What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at LaSalle Network?
Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team in North Chicago! They are targeting a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to handle key financial tasks such as reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing journal entries, and supporting cash management. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Candidates must be local to North Chicago or the northern Chicago area and have recent experience as a Staff Accountant.
Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
- Assist with cash management processes and act as a backup for deposits, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of cash flows
- Perform internal audit procedures, maintaining proper documentation and ensuring the integrity of financial records
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting policies
- Prepare journal entries, including prepaids and payroll liabilities, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Staff Accountant Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3 years of experience in accounting or a similar role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong ability to ensure accuracy when handling financial data, from cash management to journal entries and reconciliations
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Comfortable identifying and resolving discrepancies and inconsistencies in financial records
- We're looking for someone who can start immediately to help us meet our growing needs
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Engage in a dynamic and evolving role where your contributions have an immediate impact on the company's success.
- Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support each other to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality financial results.
If you're someone who thrives under pressure, has an eye for detail, and is looking for a role with an immediate start, apply today! Ready to start ASAP? Don't miss the opportunity to join our growing team in North Chicago! Apply now!
Thank you,
Ellie Chestler
Accounting and Finance Recruiter
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Field-Employee-Benefits-LaSalle-Network.pdf
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