Accountant
Chicago, Illinois
Permanent
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per Year
Staff Accountant, Chicago, IL 60602
Join an innovative and expanding professional services firm with an international reach. Our client offers numerous opportunities for career advancement with a hybrid work model, top-tier benefit offerings and a thriving work culture. Key Responsibilities:
Deliver expert accounting services to a range of client industries, addressing their specific corporate needs and maintaining regular and periodic account engagements.
Responsible for client accounting tasks such accounts payable and accounts receivable
Ensure accurate payroll submissions, sales tax and tax returns, along with preparation of billing cycles
Maintain general ledgers and prepare journal entries, accruals and adjustment entries for monthly close.
Responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations and bank recs monthly
Respond to account inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide necessary documentation.
Review and organize financial data, assembling quarterly reports and insights for clients.
Assist with the presentation of monthly financial reports and participate in other accounting focused work alongside senior accounting staff
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a client-accounting role and proven abilities to interact with all levels of an external organization
Solid foundation of accounting or bookkeeping experience 2+ years
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent and relevant work experience
Self-starter with the drive to seek out opportunities and ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment
Proficient skills in financial software programs such as Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar.
Strong communication skills, able to build rapport and trust with internal and external partners
We Offer:
Work-from-home days weekly
Extremely minimal over-time, our team enjoys great work-life balance!
World-class benefits, 401K match, Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits
Generous personal time, holiday pay, and vacation weeks
Opportunities for career advancement in a globally recognized firm
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Accountant
LHH
1 days ago
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per Year
Permanent
Chicago, Illinois
Staff Accountant, Chicago, IL 60602
Join an innovative and expanding professional services firm with an international reach. Our client offers numerous opportunities for career advancement with a hybrid work model, top-tier benefit offerings and a thriving work culture. Key Responsibilities:
Deliver expert accounting services to a range of client industries, addressing their specific corporate needs and maintaining regular and periodic account engagements.
Responsible for client accounting tasks such accounts payable and accounts receivable
Ensure accurate payroll submissions, sales tax and tax returns, along with preparation of billing cycles
Maintain general ledgers and prepare journal entries, accruals and adjustment entries for monthly close.
Responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations and bank recs monthly
Respond to account inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide necessary documentation.
Review and organize financial data, assembling quarterly reports and insights for clients.
Assist with the presentation of monthly financial reports and participate in other accounting focused work alongside senior accounting staff
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a client-accounting role and proven abilities to interact with all levels of an external organization
Solid foundation of accounting or bookkeeping experience 2+ years
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent and relevant work experience
Self-starter with the drive to seek out opportunities and ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment
Proficient skills in financial software programs such as Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar.
Strong communication skills, able to build rapport and trust with internal and external partners
We Offer:
Work-from-home days weekly
Extremely minimal over-time, our team enjoys great work-life balance!
World-class benefits, 401K match, Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits
Generous personal time, holiday pay, and vacation weeks
Opportunities for career advancement in a globally recognized firm
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance