Job Description
Join Chicago Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm dedicated to empowering small businesses in the Windy City. We're seeking a meticulous Senior Bookkeeper to manage our clients' financial health with precision and expertise. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with downtown Chicago's vibrant business community, offering competitive benefits and career growth opportunities. If you thrive in dynamic environments and excel at transforming numbers into actionable insights, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for diverse client portfolios using QuickBooks Online
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow)
- Oversee accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll processing
- Assist with tax preparation and audit documentation for corporate clients
- Implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting efficiency
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and industry-specific regulations
- Collaborate with CFOs to support strategic financial decision-making
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
- 5+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience in public accounting
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and financial reporting software
- Proven track record of managing multi-client portfolios with 100% accuracy
- Strong knowledge of Illinois sales tax regulations and payroll compliance
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
- Professional certification (e.g., CB, Xero) highly desirable