Staff Accountant Role with Innovative and Environmentally-Conscious Company
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- Chicago, IL, United States
We're seeking a talented and motivated Corporate Staff Accountant to join an innovative and environmentally-conscious company in the Chicago area. This role is responsible for a variety of accounting functions, including month-end journal entries, daily cash reconciliation, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and managing fixed assets and leases to ensure the integrity of financial statements and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Daily cash reconciliation and resolution of reconciling items in a timely manner
- Fixed assets controls and procedures, including administering Capital Expenditure Request process and maintaining fixed assets in the general ledger and subledger
- Recording corporate and plant fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions, calculating and recording depreciation
- Month-end close duties, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Timely preparation, filing, and payment of sales and use tax
- Lease management and recording monthly lease journal entries
- Reviewing and posting AP batches for accuracy
- Providing back up for AP specialist
- Preparing and analyzing monthly general ledger account analyses, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations
- Ad hoc analysis preparation and review of account reconciliation
- Assisting with year-end audit work, including audit schedules and responding to auditor requests
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least 2 years of experience
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- CPA or CPA track preferred
- Experience with Fixed Assets, Month End Close, and Account Reconciliations required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and intermediate skills in MS Excel
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Desire to learn and motivated to excel
Why Join This Company:
- Work for a company committed to innovation and sustainability in their industry
- Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and strives to make a positive impact
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in a supportive and inclusive work environment
Posted On: Wednesday, March 29, 2023