Job Description
Join our award-winning financial team as an immediate Bookkeeper opening in Chicago! We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage our clients' financial operations with precision and integrity. This hybrid role combines office collaboration with remote flexibility, offering competitive benefits and career growth in a dynamic environment. If you excel at transforming complex data into actionable insights, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with meticulous attention to detail
- Process accounts payable/receivable and manage cash flow operations
- Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analysis reports
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations across all transactions
- Coordinate with auditors and support year-end closing procedures
- Implement and optimize accounting software workflows (QuickBooks/Xero)
- Manage payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience in a professional setting
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online/Xero and Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional accuracy in data entry
- Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills for client/stakeholder interactions
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or equivalent designation preferred