Accountant / Sr. Bookkeeper

Vangst Talent Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vangst Talent Network is looking for a seasoned accounting professional to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves developing accounting systems, verifying financial transactions, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong degree in accounting, proven bookkeeping experience, and the ability to manage tight deadlines effectively.

Candidates should be highly self-motivated, punctual, and willing to exceed expectations to ensure efficiency in their work. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth and challenges in the emerging cannabis industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience required.
• Ability to think fast and solve problems is essential.
• Energetic and go-getter attitude needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop accounting systems for financial transactions.
• Verify and post transactions to subsidiary accounts.
• Prepare financial reports by analyzing account information.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Problem-solving

Time management

Punctuality

Education

Degree in accounting or equivalent experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client, is a boutique accounting, investment banking and financial services firm. Our client partners with a private holding company dedicated to the emerging cannabis industry. They act as an outsource CFO to private companies with revenues between $1 Million and $30 Million. Our client is a transactional CFO and focus on companies in growth mode looking for growth capital. They also act as a multi-family office and provide direct investment due diligence and negotiate transactions and terms sheets to families and individuals seeking to invest in private placement transactions.

Our client currently seeks a seasoned accountant professional within our growing organization. Our ideal candidate is professional, passionate about their field and eager to explore new opportunities that will challenge you and broaden your horizons.

Job Description

• Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• QuickBooks
• Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
• Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
• Maintains historical records by filing documents.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• Proven work experience as a bookkeeper
• 3 + years of bookkeeping experience
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to think fast and solve problems
• Punctual
• Highly self-motivated
• Energetic / go-getter
• Willing to go above and beyond expectations to do whatever it takes to complete the job efficiently

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.