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Staff Accountant
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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
Staff Accountant at McCormick Place Staff Accountant at McCormick Place in Wood Dale, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time
JOB OVERVIEW
The Staff Accountant monitors, controls, and audits all financial transactions at the McCormick Place Convention Center/Wintrust Arena. This role performs a full range of professional accounting duties involved in fiscal management, record keeping, reporting and financial analysis of the facility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Finance Department in its day-to-day activities. Assist A/P, A/R, and payroll as needed. Assist with month end closing procedures, which include journal entries. Record customer payments; checks, cash, and/or credit card transactions; and verify bank statements against daily deposits. Oversee cash receipts procedures for ticket sales, parking, event services, etc. Reviews Electrical & Plumbing Subcontractor Commission Statements and posts to the appropriate event. Audits receipts and disbursements to ensure accuracy for public shows and resolves credit card charge backs. Process employee timecard data using e-Time and Timesaver Assist with month end closing procedures. Perform analysis of accounting records; prepare event profitability statements; space rentals; EAC Payments. Examine and verify a variety of financial documents and reports. Prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and select GL Accounts. Verifies and checks the accuracy of general ledger coding. Apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to accounting and auditing work. Other miscellaneous projects and duties assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 1-3 years' professional accounting experience, preferred. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a closely related field preferred. Ability to accurately oversee large sums of money. Knowledge of Accounting Software. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Knowledge of ERP and Ungerboeck Software, preferred.
NOTE:
Selection will be based on an evaluation of applicants' training, skills, and experience. Pay $65,000 - $75,000 Job Type Full-time Shift Schedule Monday - Friday Work setting In person office environment
Benefits :
Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Deferred Comp & Matching PTO
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance