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Senior Accountant / Financial Controller
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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
Qualifications Experience:
5 years of experience in Accounting and QuickBooks (Desktop and Online) is strictly required.Education:
CPA, CMA, or a degree in accounting is preferred but not required.Technical Skills:
Advanced proficiency in both QuickBooks(Desktop and Online) and Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel.Accounting Knowledge:
Strong understanding of technical accounting concepts, including double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger reconciliation, and debits/credits.Leadership:
Supervising experience with the ability to effectively lead and motivate team members.Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to take initiative, work proactively, and build productive professional relationships.Adaptability:
Willingness to learn and adapt quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic small company environment.Organization:
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail in scheduling, filing, record-keeping, and complex financial data. Benefits Paid Time Off (13 days annually, accrual by month) 401(k) / IRA with company matching Health and Dental insurance Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave / Parental leaveJob Type:
Full-time- Mon to Fri
- 08:00 am to 5:00 pm
- No weekends