Staff Accountant

PeopleFoundry
  • Chicago, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Staff Accountant to provide support to the Director of Finance in the accounting function. This individual will want to make an impact by being solutions-oriented and resourceful. They will continuously learn by being exposed to multiple aspects of the business.

     

    • Manage the expense report process for the company, provide guidance and training to the team
    • Supervise and track gifts, office supplies, and expenses
    • Ensure there is proper review of the accounts and escalate any differences or issues to the Director of Finance
    • Own all tasks related to AR (billing, credit, collections, and receipts) and AP (payable entries, schedules, payments)
    • Perform all general ledger transactions and accounts reconciliation
    • Assist with monthly/quarterly/annual closing procedures
    • Process payroll and related G/L entries
    • Assist with benefits administration and human resources
    • Assist with preparation of operational reporting
    • Help with other ad hoc requests as assigned by Director of Finance or CEO
    • Manage office vendors as needed


    • Degree in Financial Accounting
    • 1 to 2 years of accounting experience in a corporate environment or public accounting
    • Familiarity with accounting software systems
    • Strong skills in Google Suite and Excel
    • Ability to create and present financial reporting
    • Capable of handling multiple assignments/projects simultaneously
    • Experience working with outside vendors/management of external relationships
    • Proven ability to be solutions-oriented and resourceful
    • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
    • Ability to adapt with an ever-changing and growing start

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Customer Escalationsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Expense Managementunmatched
    • Expense Reportsunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Accountingunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Gift Managementunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Payroll Administrationunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Relationship Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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