Staff Accountant

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in the financial services sector, based in Downers Grove, Illinois. As a Staff Accountant, your main focus will be on maintaining and analyzing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and supporting various financial operations in the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Conduct account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of data in the general ledger.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Utilize Excel for creating and maintaining Pivot Tables and VLookups in order to generate various financial reports and analyses.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget and monitor actual results against the budget.
• Analyze and address discrepancies and variances in financial reports, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports as needed by the management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide accounting support and resolve issues.
• Oversee the processes for Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger maintenance, and Journal Entries for month-end close. • Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) tasks such as invoice processing, vendor communication, and account reconciliation
• Demonstrated skills in Accounts Receivable (AR) including, but not limited to, invoice creation, payment processing, and customer account management
• Capability to perform bank reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions
• Familiarity with managing General Ledger entries and ensuring their accuracy
• Experience with Journal Entries, including recording, reviewing, and adjusting entries as necessary
• Ability to handle Month End Close procedures, including account reconciliation, report generation, and financial statement preparation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.