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Intertek
Accountant
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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$79,746 / year median in Illinois
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Accountant Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Intertek-PSI is searching for a Accountant to join our GL team in the Arlington Heights, Illinois office. The Accountant provides financial information and reports by primarily preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, assisting with monthly and year-end closings, as well as maintaining internal financial controls and procedures. This role has an annual salary range of $78,000 - $85,000 . What you'll do:
- Process and reconcile account receivables and remittances
- Address payment issues like double payments or other discrepancies
- Engage in collection management processes as necessary
- Prepare journal entries;
- Complete general ledger operations;
- Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements;
- Prepare analysis of accounts as requested;
- Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences;
- Assist with preparation for and coordination of the audit process;
- Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures;
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and staying abreast of authoritative updates and pronouncements;
- Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed;
- Other accounting and finance related special projects as directed by superiors.
- Research, pay, and journalize property tax invoices, while coordinating with Tax team for renditions filing. What it takes to be successful in this role:
- Bachelor's degree required; minimum 3 years of experience
- Demonstration of technical accounting skills
- Timely - meets deadlines as necessary
- Experience with various types of reporting and presentation of data
- Extreme attention to detail
- Working knowledge of US GAAP
- Understanding of confidentiality, coordination, thoroughness, quality focus, objectivity
- General computer and ERP systems skills
- Intermediate Excel skills are required
- Working knowledge of Lawson is required
- Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
- Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
- Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
- Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
- Must be customer focused and quality driven
- Ability to travel as business needs dictate
Preferred Qualifications and Requirements:
- Related degrees in Business or Finance fields are also acceptable, if accompanied with relevant work experience
- Preferred advanced Excel skills