Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Bookkeeper and launch your career in accounting! Chicago Financial Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage financial records, ensure compliance, and support our growing client base. You'll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading software while working alongside seasoned professionals in a collaborative downtown Chicago environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks and Excel
- Process accounts payable/receivable and payroll transactions
- Reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts monthly
- Assist with month-end closing procedures and financial reporting
- Support tax preparation and audit processes
- Implement internal controls to prevent financial discrepancies
- Communicate financial data clearly to stakeholders
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Basic proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of GAAP principles
- 1-2 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred