Accountant

Title: Accountant

Location: Chicago, IL 60601 (Hybrid)

Durations:06+ months (Possibility of extension)

Hourly Pay :$43.16/Hr on w2

Position will start fully onsite until trained and may transition to hybrid at business' discretion. To WFH, candidate must have their own equipment.

Job Summary:

• This position is responsible for performing accounting and analysis. preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Researching and troubleshooting challenging questions and unusual cases that may involve several systems: responding to complex or escalated questions or issues or volatile situations.
• Daily balancing of financial systems/processes and issue resolution of any variances. Preparing reports requiring analysis or evaluation as well as customization for the audience.
• Also, act as liaison and supports project related tasks and audits by gathering and explaining requested examples, procedures, and supporting documentation or information.
• Ensures areas of responsibility is operating with appropriate financial controls. In addition, responsible for performing the department systems projects testing activities and implementations.
• Supports internal and external audits by gathering and explaining requested examples, procedures, and supporting information.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements process and system improvements.
• Creates baseline documentation procedures and processes; can include gathering documentation, work papers, and examples.
• Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.
• Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.

Job Requirements:

• College degree in accounting coursework and 3 years of accounting experience
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in PeopleSoft Financials.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Clear, concise, communication with good grammar, and appropriate word choice, oral or written.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Understanding of GAAP Audit Controls
• Intermediate level experience in Excel.
• Experience with Client financial reporting systems.
• Understanding of statutory accounting.