Staff Accountant job

The Staff Accountant will work in a dynamic and growing finance and investment company environment and primarily be responsible for maintaining general ledger, preparing monthly consolidated financial statements, supervising accounts payable, maintaining fixed assets, and providing ad hoc financial analysis as needed.  This position will report to the Senior Accountant.  Client offers a competitive salary with a full benefit package.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries during month-end closing for multiple entities
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and analysis
• Compile and organize supporting documents related to the monthly close
• Reconcile and eliminate intercompany accounts during the monthly consolidation
• Supervise the accounts payable clerk
• Maintain and update fixed assets database
• Create quarterly intercompany and intracompany invoices and supporting packages for various fee settlements
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual work papers for external auditor
• Update chart of accounts, intercompany links, and reporting trees in accounting software
• Assist in providing and preparing tax schedules for outside tax preparers
• Document accounting policies, procedures and processes as needed
• Provide financial analysis upon request
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA or CPA designate desired but not required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience in public accounting and/or commercial finance and banking, asset management or loan accounting environment preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software; Microsoft Dynamics SL and FRx experience is a plus
• General accounting knowledge, tax knowledge is a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
• Eager to learn and grow with the organization
If you are qualified for the Staff Accountant position in Downtown, Chicago please submit your resume in a word document with the title in the subject field to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] for immediate consideration.