Job Description
Join Chicago's premier financial services firm as our next Senior Bookkeeper. We're seeking a meticulous finance professional to manage our clients' financial operations with precision and expertise. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a dynamic downtown Chicago environment. If you're passionate about financial accuracy and want to make an impact, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for 15+ diverse client portfolios using QuickBooks Online
- Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow) with analytical insights
- Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations
- Implement and maintain robust internal controls for financial compliance
- Collaborate with CFOs on financial strategy and quarterly forecasting
- Lead month-end closing processes with zero-tolerance for discrepancies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of hands-on bookkeeping in a public accounting or corporate setting
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Excel, and accounting software
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or QuickBooks ProAdvisor designation preferred
- Deep expertise in GAAP compliance and multi-state tax regulations
- Exceptional attention to detail with proven error-free financial reporting
- Strong communication skills for client-facing financial consultations