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Job Description : Staff Accountant
Rate : $70k - $75k annual salary
Location : Rosemont, IL (Hybrid)
The Staff Accountant supports the accounting department in the handling of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations (balance sheet, banking and P&L), fixed asset accounting, processing of expense reports, ad hoc reporting and audits. This role ensures that procedures and practices promote safety and soundness to mitigate fraud or inaccurate reporting utilizing independent judgment and expertise
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and participate in the monthly close process including : Preparing monthly journal entries (depreciation, payroll, prepaids, etc.), completing account reconciliations and updating various monthly financial reports
Maintain accrual schedules (Accrued Expenses, Prepaid, etc.) to complete timely recognition of revenue and expense
Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts; complete reconciliations of expense accounts for reviewing financial results
Maintain fixed assets in the subledger by ensuring proper departmental expense and appropriate depreciation
Set up and maintain vendor account information for Accounts Payable
Analyze P&L to ensure accuracy and predict future results; ability to concisely explain results to leadership
Review, audit and record employee expense reports in the general ledger
Ability to work in multiple systems and learn new systems as processes are improved
Prepare supporting documentation and analytical information for external auditors
Overall focus on process improvement, challenging the status quo and creating efficiencies
Ability to work cross functionally to solve business problems and ensuring proper accounting policies and procedures
Prepare and file State / Local filings as required
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
CPA preferred but not required
1-3 years of accounting experience
Advanced Excel skills required, including : VLOOKUP, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables
Strong communication and organization skills
Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work well with a team, but can manage their workload independently
Enthusiastic, adaptable, and see challenges as an opportunity to grow
Experience in Sage 300, TRUX, Platform, Tower, QuickBooks would be valuable in this role
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Salary : $70,000 - $75,000
