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AllSTEM Connections is looking for an Accounting Clerk to work in Chicago, Illinois. This is an onsite position. It is a 12+ month contract with benefits and the possibility of an extension.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; MBA degree and CPA a plus
• 5+ years of accounting knowledge with 2+ years of work experience in not-for-profit entity
• Public accounting, audit and transaction processing experience required
• Experience with the implementation of a new ERP system preferred
• Experience training or supervising team members. Endowments• experience required
• Lease accounting experience with preferred competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to independently develop and analyze alternative solutions and make recommendations
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively and gracefully under considerable time pressure on high visibility, high stakes projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities:
• Perform a variety of senior level accounting activities, which require advanced professional competency of accounting theories and principles at the senior non-management level
• Examine, analyze, and interpret complex accounting records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Prepare income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other specialized accounting statements and reports. Advise others on accounting systems or other financial and budgetary data
• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Perform monthly analysis of income statement activity such as the lease income and expense accounts
• Responsible for the recording and maintenance of internal loans and faculty loans, including the preparation of associated tax forms
• Responsible for the preparation of various financial statements including but not limited to: Self- insurance program, Benefit plans and consolidated financial statements
• Responsible for the preparation of year end work papers for auditors. Participates in the implementation of new accounting standards
• Support the annual tax reporting process, which may include preparing various supporting schedules
AllSTEM Connections is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
AllSTEM Connections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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