Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant based in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves a range of accounting duties and requires proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel. The position calls for someone with strong skills in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger management, Journal Entries, Month End Close, and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee daily operations of the accounting department including month-end and year-end close process, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll, and treasury.

• Conduct thorough reviews of financial statements and balance sheets to ensure accuracy.

• Reconcile account balances and bank statements, maintain general ledger, and prepare month-end close procedures.

• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and ensure timely generation of accurate financial statements.

• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.

• Utilize QuickBooks to automate accounting tasks, enhancing efficiency in the department.

• Leverage strong Microsoft Excel skills to perform complex financial analysis and data management.

• Ensure all transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger.

• Prepare journal entries and conduct bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Requirements • Must hold a minimum of three years experience within an accounting role.

• Proficiency in account reconciliation is essential.

• Familiarity with balance sheet reconciliation required.

• Experience with bank reconciliations is crucial.

• General ledger management skills are necessary.

• Ability to manage and create journal entries is required.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with month end close procedures is necessary.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks is required.

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