Job Description
Join Chicago's premier financial services firm as a Senior Accounting Clerk and elevate your career in our dynamic downtown hub. We're seeking meticulous professionals to support our growing portfolio of corporate clients with precision and expertise. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining financial integrity and driving our operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable/receivable processing with 99.9% accuracy
- Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analysis for executive review
- Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger, and sub-ledgers monthly
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures
- Process payroll and tax filings for 150+ employees
- Implement process improvements using ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
- Coordinate external audits and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of hands-on accounting clerk experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and QuickBooks
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or QuickBooks ProAdvisor preferred
- Proven experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance
- Strong analytical skills with problem-solving abilities