Accountant Clerk

Petty's Accounting & Tax Service, Ltd.; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Petty's Accounting & Tax Service, Ltd. is seeking an Accountant Clerk in Illinois to support a small accounting team (1–3 members) reporting to the CFO. The role involves data entry, account reconciliation, and assisting with monthly closes to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Required is a minimum of 3 years in accounting, with an Associate degree preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong data entry accuracy.
• Comfortable supporting monthly close processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate data entry and maintain financial records
• Reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with financial reporting and documentation
• Support monthly close processes and accounting cycles
• Collaborate with the CFO and accounting team to address discrepancies
• Balance routine administrative tasks with analytical problem-solving

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Accountant Clerk60607 plays a vital role in supporting the accounting team of a small group of 1-3 members by managing a mix of routine and analytical tasks. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position is essential in ensuring accurate financial reporting and smooth monthly close processes. The role involves detailed data entry, account reconciliation, and financial reporting to maintain the integrity of financial information.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate data entry and maintain financial records
• Reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with financial reporting and documentation
• Support monthly close processes and accounting cycles
• Collaborate with the CFO and accounting team to address discrepancies
• Balance routine administrative tasks with analytical problem-solving

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles
• Skilled in data entry with attention to detail
• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills