Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Night Shift Bookkeeper in Chicago's vibrant downtown core. This premium role offers exceptional work-life balance with your days free for personal pursuits while maintaining career momentum. Our client, a leading financial services firm, seeks meticulous professionals to manage critical accounting operations during evening hours. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive remote-friendly environment with occasional on-site collaboration. This is your chance to advance your finance career while maintaining optimal work-life integration.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile accounts payable/receivable and bank statements with precision
- Process payroll and manage tax filings for 50+ employees
- Maintain QuickBooks Online with daily transaction entries
- Generate monthly financial reports for executive review
- Manage vendor contracts and expense tracking systems
- Ensure SOX compliance for all financial documentation
- Support month-end closing processes during night shift hours
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience
- Proficient in QuickBooks Online and MS Excel
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred
- Night shift availability (6 PM - 2 AM)
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing
- CPA or QuickBooks certification a plus