Accounting Associate: Growth‑Focused Finance Partner

Renovo Financial; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Renovo Financial in Chicago is seeking an Accounting Associate to support bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end close using Sage Intacct. The role partners with the operations team on daily banking transmissions for loan closings, construction draws, and accounts payable.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-growing private lender environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or 1–2 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Moderate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently in comparing and analyzing possible decisions, and consider various possibilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Organized and able to consistently meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to adapt and change with a fast-growing company.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement the company's accounting policy and standard practices.
• Verifying accounting balances for interdepartmental communication.
• Recording bank activity in the general ledger according to company policy.
• Inputting banking templates and payments for approval.
• Processing weekly accounts payable run and advising the Controller and management of A/P trends.
• Contract, vendor, and expense monitoring.
• Taking ownership of critical workpapers associated with the month-end closing processes.
• Assist the Controller and management in formulating long-term Accounting Department objectives.
• Lead ad hoc projects and activities within the Accounting or Finance Department.
• Bring Renovo's values to life through your actions, choices, and commitment to a shared purpose.

Skills

Independent decision making

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage Intacct

Job description

Renovo Financial in Chicago is seeking an Accounting Associate to support bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end close using Sage Intacct. The role partners with the operations team on daily banking transmissions for loan closings, construction draws, and accounts payable.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-growing private lender environment.