Corporate Accountant
Location: Chicago Metro Area
Type: Full-Time
Industry: Non-Profit
Job Summary
Our thriving client is a management consulting firm that serves non-profit clients. They are employee-owned management company looking for a Corporate Accountant for their Chicago office. In joining their Corporate Finance team, you will have the opportunity to explore various areas of finance and accounting in a fast-paced, consultative environment. They provide a supportive and development-focused environment. This is a great place to start and grow your accounting career.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:
- Perform a range of accounting and analytical tasks in addition to interpreting financial reports and data to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with company and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Oversee accounting operations for service units and overhead units
- Prepare and distribute customized financial reports by established monthly deadlines while ensuring for the quality, timeliness and integrity of data
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis
- Collaborate with senior management of service units to produce detailed, monthly analytical reports including variance reports and trend analysis
- Evaluate monthly financial results with CFO and unit leaders, noting business results and trends
- Serve as a key contributor in assuring adherence to monthly financial closing schedule (within 10 business days)
- Provide support for the monthly forecasts and annual budgets
- Assist with monthly board reports and act as a resource during the annual audit
Role Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution with a concentration in Accounting
- 1-3 years of related accounting experience
- CPA is preferred
- High level of proficiency in Excel, Epicor and FRx software is a plus
- Proficiency with basic computer programming, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
This Role Might Be For You If:
- You have a proven analytical ability and strong project management skills
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to confidently work with upper-level management and executives
This role offers a robust benefit package and salary.