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).
Hybrid, 4 days in office. Must be based in and authorized to work in the
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Executive Director Salary Range:
$95,000-$125,000 annually, depending on experience and credentials About Halsted Halsted Financial Services, LLC is a nationally licensed collections agency headquartered in Skokie, Illinois. Since 2008, we have partnered with creditors across the country, providing third party collections and debt purchasing through a digital first, omnichannel approach built on proprietary technology. We operate in a regulated industry where FDCPA and CFPB compliance, accuracy, and client trust are central to the business. Our accounting function supports a multi-entity corporate structure, client trust and escrow accounting, and both US based and offshore operations. About the Role We are hiring an experienced CPA to own day to day client accounting. You will be the initial point of contact for client accounting and remittance questions, reconcile client remittances and fees, provide second-level review and release of outgoing payments, and own client facing financial reporting and deliverable deadlines. You will also play a key role in two major initiatives: our migration from QuickBooks to an ERP level accounting solution and the automation of accounting processes alongside our development team. You will work closely with our internal accounting staff and offshore support team, with direct exposure to the Executive Director and ownership. This role has real influence over how our accounting function scales.
Responsibilities Client Accounting & Remittances:
Serve as the initial point of contact for day to day accounting and remittance questions from clients, resolving issues accurately and promptly and escalating unresolved matters to the Executive Director with clear context and recommended next steps.
Reconciliations:
Reconcile client remittances and HFS fees, investigating and resolving discrepancies across entities.
Payment Release Review:
Provide independent second-level review and release of outgoing payments to clients and vendors initiated by internal staff, maintaining two-person control over all disbursements.
Client Facing Reporting:
Prepare and deliver client facing financial reporting accurately and on schedule.
Vendor Records:
Maintain the vendor library, including vendor records, contracts, and documentation. All changes to vendor payment or banking details require second approval by designated internal staff before taking effect.
Vendor and Legal Expense Analysis:
Analyze vendor and legal expense trends and flag anomalies, errors, and savings opportunities.
Tax Support:
Support federal and state tax preparation and reporting.
Audit & Internal Controls:
Support audit and internal control work, including SOC 1 documentation.
ERP Migration:
Help lead the migration from QuickBooks Online Advanced to an ERP level accounting solution (Intuit Enterprise Suite or similar).
Process Automation:
Collaborate with our development team on automating and improving accounting processes.
Coordination & Coverage:
Coordinate with internal accounting staff and the offshore support team on routine AR and reporting tasks, and cross train so key tasks have backup coverage. Required Qualifications Active CPA license (US) in good standing (required; license will be verified). Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience. Experience with an ERP level accounting system, including involvement in an implementation or migration. Advanced Excel (pivot tables, advanced lookups, large datasets) and strong QuickBooks experience; we currently run QuickBooks Online Advanced. Strong reconciliation and analytical skills, close attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication, with the judgment to work directly with clients and executives. US-based with a secure, private workspace suitable for handling confidential consumer financial data. Preferred Qualifications Multi-entity accounting experience. Trust, escrow, or client funds accounting experience. Experience in a regulated industry such as collections or financial services. Intuit Enterprise Suite experience. SOC 1 or similar audit support experience. Experience coordinating with offshore or distributed teams. Exposure to process automation tools (Power Query, Power BI, Python, SQL or similar). Federal and state tax preparation experience. Compensation & Benefits Base salary of $95,000-$125,000 annually, depending on experience and credentials. This role is not bonus eligible. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off and paid holidays. Confidentiality, Security & Screening This role involves access to confidential consumer financial data governed by the FDCPA, GLBA, and client contractual requirements. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and OFAC screening, consistent with applicable law, and on execution of our confidentiality and data security agreements. Remote work must be performed from within the United States in a secure, private workspace. Halsted Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
