Job Description
Launch your finance career with our entry-level bookkeeper position designed for motivated individuals with no prior experience! Finance Forward Solutions offers comprehensive training and mentorship to transform your potential into professional expertise. Join our dynamic team in Chicago and gain hands-on experience in financial operations while contributing to our clients' success. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, and clear growth pathways to senior accounting roles. If you're detail-oriented, numerically precise, and eager to learn, this is your opportunity to enter the thriving finance industry.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks and Excel
- Process accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations
- Assist with monthly closing procedures and report preparation
- Verify and process expense reports with precision
- Support tax preparation and audit documentation
- Implement internal controls for financial data integrity
- Collaborate with senior accountants on financial analysis
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel essential)
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles preferred
- Ability to handle confidential financial information
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Willingness to complete company-provided training
- Reliable transportation to downtown Chicago office