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
Location
Chicago, 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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