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Versatile Staff Accountant (Multi-Company)
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What they do
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
What You Will Do Core Accounting:
Assist with month-end close, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.Accounts Payable/Receivable:
Process invoices, track customer payments, and manage vendor inquiries.Cross-Train:
Help with tasks while other accounting employees are out of the office. (Payroll, Bank Recs, Etc.) The "Odd Tasks" (The Fun Part): Help untangle messy data from legacy systems or old spreadsheets. Assist with special administrative, operational, or logistics projects as they pop up. Coordinate with different departments to track down missing receipts, approvals, or paperwork. Research and implement small process improvements for office or financial workflows.What We Are Looking For Experience:
1-3 years of accounting experienceSoftware Skills:
Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and working knowledge of Sage and ERP systems.Flexibility:
A genuine "no job is too small" attitude and comfort with shifting priorities.Problem-Solver:
You enjoy figuring things out when there isn't a step-by-step manual.Communication:
Clear, friendly communication style when asking coworkers for missing information. What We Offer Salary range of $50,000.00-60,000.00 / Year [Health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, etc.] A dynamic environment where no two days are the same.Pay:
$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance