Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented Accounting professional seeking a position that values your time and offers consistent weekly compensation? Join the dynamic team at Chicago Ledger Partners, a premier financial firm dedicated to excellence and integrity.
We are looking for a reliable Senior Accountant to manage our financial operations with precision. In this role, you won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be the backbone of our financial health, ensuring accuracy while enjoying a predictable work-life balance with weekly paychecks.
Why Join Us?
- Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday with no waiting for bi-weekly or monthly cycles.
- Modern Environment: Work in a collaborative, tech-forward office in the heart of downtown Chicago.
- Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance available from day one.
- Professional Growth: Ongoing training and clear pathways for advancement.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
- Perform month-end and year-end close procedures, including trial balance preparation and financial statement generation.
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts to ensure data integrity.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoicing and collections management.
- Assist with payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of weekly wages.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports to support decision-making for senior management.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and company policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA certification is a plus but not mandatory.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate environment.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel (Advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, PivotTables required).
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (optional, for occasional site visits).