Accounting Analyst: Cash Flow, Reconciliations & Month-End

First Roles; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Chicago, IL is partnering with a downtown consulting firm to hire an Accounting Analyst on a contract-to-hire basis. The role requires at least two years of professional accounting experience or a recent bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a preference for a Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or Business.

Responsibilities include processing payments, AR monitoring, reconciliations, month-end close support, and participation in

Qualifications

• Two years of professional accounting, finance, or related business experience or a recent bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with accounts receivable, reconciliations, or accounts payable preferred.
• Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments and apply cash to open invoices.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on outstanding items.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile bank, balance sheet, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with invoice processing and accounts payable activities as needed.
• Review accounting records for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
• Support month end close activities.
• Assist with reporting, data analysis, and additional accounting projects.

Skills

Accounting experience

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Accounts payable

Excel

Basic accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Chicago, IL is partnering with a downtown consulting firm to hire an Accounting Analyst on a contract-to-hire basis. The role requires at least two years of professional accounting experience or a recent bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a preference for a Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance or Business.

Responsibilities include processing payments, AR monitoring, reconciliations, month-end close support, and participation in