Job Description
Join our award-winning financial team at Illinois Financial Partners, where precision meets innovation. We're seeking a meticulous Senior Bookkeeper to safeguard our clients' financial integrity while leveraging cutting-edge accounting technologies. This hybrid role offers remote flexibility with monthly in-office collaboration in our downtown Chicago hub. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, quarterly performance bonuses, and continuous professional development in a culture that values work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile multi-entity general ledger accounts with zero-tolerance discrepancies
- Execute month-end and year-end closing procedures including journal entries and financial statement preparation
- Manage accounts payable/receivable cycles with strict adherence to payment terms and collection protocols
- Implement and optimize QuickBooks Online enterprise systems for 15+ corporate clients
- Prepare sales tax filings and ensure compliance with Illinois Department of Revenue requirements
- Collaborate with CFOs to develop financial forecasts and variance analysis reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance with 5+ years progressive bookkeeping experience
- Advanced QuickBooks Online certification required (QB ProAdvisor preferred)
- Expertise in multi-state compliance and GAAP financial reporting standards
- Proficient in Excel with advanced formula knowledge (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Proven experience managing high-volume transaction processing (1000+ monthly entries)
- CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred