CLM MIDWEST Looking for Staff Accountant at River Grove, IL Full Time

The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Director of Finance. This position prepares and analyzes the company’s financial records, compiles financial statement preparation, journal entries and preparation of internal reports. The Staff Accountant is responsible for executing a variety of accounting and financial procedures, including balance sheet account reconciliations, month- end and year-end closings, sales tax returns, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, assist in forecasting and budgeting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries and maintain accurate monthly account reconciliations for all general ledger accounts including fixed assets, prepaid and liability accounts.
• Ensure key corporate balance sheet accounts are reconciled to supporting detail monthly; maintain sufficient documentation such that all transactions are recorded and supported in the general ledger and appropriate sub-ledgers.
• Prepare timely sales tax filings, informational returns, and other external reporting requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for month-end and year-end close process including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
• Manage the Accounts Payable function.
• Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits.
• Assists with the optimization of accounting processes and procedures and assists with special projects, as required.
• Contributing to preparation of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, ASC606 and ASC842.
• Assisting the Director of Finance as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Advance QuickBooks, Sage, Excel & VBA experience