Accountant

Terminal Plaza Associates, LP; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Terminal Plaza Associates, LP, a prestigious family office, seeks an accountant to support vendor payments, payroll, reconciliations and financial reporting across multiple ventures including restaurants, theater and real estate.

You will work directly with the Controller, contribute to budgets, audits and process improvements, and grow within a tight-knit accounting team focused on accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or 2+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Family office or multi-entity experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop, Microsoft Suite, Paychex and BILL preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor payments using BILL.
• Prepare semi-monthly payroll through Paychex.
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Process and track capital calls for investments.
• Prepare and file annual 1099s.
• Compile quarterly and annual tax information for outsourced tax team.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting including consolidated statements.
• Perform account analysis and identify variances.
• Assist with budget preparation.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Participate in ad hoc accounting and financial projects.
• Support process improvement including new software implementations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Integrity and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Paychex

BILL

QuickBooks Desktop

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

A prestigious single-family office which oversees a diverse portfolio of businesses is seeking an accountant to join our team. Business activities include restaurants, theater and film production, real estate ownership and management, and a professional firm dedicated to clean water.

This role reports directly to the Controller. This role has opportunities for increased responsibility within the accounting department.

Core Accounting Functions

• Process vendor payments using BILL
• Prepare semi-monthly payroll through Paychex
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations
• Process and track capital calls for various investments
• Prepare and file annual 1099s
• Compile quarterly and annual tax information for the outsourced tax team
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting including the preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Perform account analysis and identify variances
• Assist with budget preparation
• Supporting internal and external audit processes

Special Projects

• Participate in ad hoc accounting and financial projects
• Support process improvement initiatives within the accounting department including assisting as needed with the implementation of new accounting software and procedures

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, OR minimum of two years of progressive accounting experience in lieu of a degree
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Family office or multi-entity experience preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as a small team
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Strong time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Outlook, QuickBooks Desktop, Microsoft Suite, Paychex and BILL software preferred
• Advanced Excel skills are highly desirable

Compensation and benefits

• Salary: From $75,000-$90,000 per year based on experience. Performance-based bonus opportunities available
• Benefits: Employer-paid Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision insurance, Paid time off