Chicago, Illinois
Junior Staff Accountant Job Opening in Chicago, Illinois - Position Summary:
Reporting to the Controller, the Junior Staff Accountant supports the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance Department, with particular emphasis on accounts payable and the general ledger.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepare daily Morning Report
Complete bank account reconciliations
Maintain prepaid expense and fixed asset schedules
Manage accounts payable cycle (invoice input, check issuance, file maintenance, vendor correspondence, research)
Coordinate employee out-of-pocket expense process
Reconcile firm credit card activity
Prepare monthly commission sharing statements
Prepare monthly directed settlement invoices
Reconcile monthly HBAP fee income
Prepare various journal entries
Assist as directed during regulatory and financial audits
Perform other special projects, accounting or administrative tasks as required from time to time
Acts as the back-up receptionist to cover lunch breaks, vacation time and days off
All other duties as assigned
Skills Requirements:
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with QuickBooks is preferred
Detail oriented
Deadline oriented
Excellent time management skills
Able to work independently and with little direction
Education:
Bachelors degree in Accounting
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
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