Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Accountant and launch your career in Chicago's thriving business district. We're seeking motivated graduates to support our clients' financial operations while receiving mentorship from CPA-certified professionals. This hybrid role combines hands-on accounting experience with professional development opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and credit card statements
- Assist with accounts payable/receivable processing and invoice verification
- Prepare financial statements and supporting documentation for audits
- Conduct data entry in QuickBooks and maintain organized digital records
- Support month-end closing procedures and journal entry preparation
- Collaborate with senior accountants on special financial projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (recent graduates encouraged)
- 1-2 years of internship or academic accounting experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
- Strong attention to detail with numerical accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of GAAP principles