IFG US is partnering with an organization looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team! This position is 4 days/week onsite in the southwest Chicago suburbs.
The Staff Accountant will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and contributing to the organization’s strategic financial planning.
Responsibilities:
- Understand, review, and approve invoices from vendors for appropriate accounting as well as payment processing
- Work with vendors on issues with invoices
- Own the prepaid process and record monthly amortization
- Review of available credit on corporate credit card
- Review and own the expense reimbursement process for all employees
- Process expense reports every week
- Prepare journal entries during the month-end close process
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for a set of accounts
- Maintain the debt and interest schedules and manage debt payments
- Review and understand where business improvements can be put in place for optimal business performance
- Prepare ad-hoc and analysis reports as requested
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
- CPA (or in process) highly preferred
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
- Familiarity with financial accounting statements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Concur and NetSuite experience preferred