Accounting -Quick Books Required

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Romeoville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Information Management, a 36-year-old small business in the western suburbs of Chicago, seeks an accounting professional proficient in QuickBooks to handle daily A/R/A/P, banking, and data entry. You will generate reports, assist owners and management, and coordinate with other departments to resolve accounting issues.

The role requires 3+ years of current accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, proofs all work performed.
• Minimum of 3+ years' current experience doing similar work.
• High school degree + associate's degree or relevant education.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing A/R, A/P, banking and other accounting transactions in QuickBooks software.
• Generates reports and handles projects with owners and management.
• Works with other departments as appropriate.
• Makes and takes phone calls to resolve accounting concerns.
• Updates and maintains accounting logs and other records detailing financial business transactions.
• Entres data into various internal software systems.
• Compiles data and prepare a variety of reports.
• Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
• Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Investigates questionable data.

Skills

QuickBooks

A/R

A/P

MS Office

Data entry

Banking

Reporting

Organized

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Databases

MS Office

Job description

Accounting - Quick Books Required

Citadel Information Management is a 36 year old, locally owned small business headquartered in the western suburbs of Chicago. Visit our web-site to learn more about us.

Tasks include:

• Daily processing A/R, A/P, banking and other accounting transactions in QuickBooks software
• Generates reports and handles projects with owners and management
• Works with other departments as appropriate
• Makes and takes phone calls to resolve accounting concerns
• Updates and maintains accounting logs and other records detailing financial business transactions
• Entres data into various internal software systems
• Compiles data and prepare a variety of reports.
• Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
• Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Investigates questionable data.

Accounting Responsibilities

• Proficient skills in QuickBooks accounting software
• Committed to meeting daily/weekly/monthly deadlines
• Organized and methodical
• Reports to owners and management as appropriate
• Works well in an open office team environment
• Self-directed, performs well without supervisor to complete tasks and meet deadlines
• Produces accurate, efficient work in a timely manner, retains knowledge, takes good notes, proofs work
• Provides daily accounting tasks and duties, A/R, A/P
• A/R Collections regarding overdue accounts
• Types accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Prepares bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Reconciles accounts in a timely manner
• Research's, tracks and reports to management accounting problems and discrepancies
• Functions in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws
• Constantly updates job knowledge

Accounting Requirements

• Proven accounting experience
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Competency in QuickBooks Software, MS Office, databases
• Accuracy and attention to detail, proofs all work performed
• Aptitude for numbers
• Well organized and efficient
• Minimum of 3+ years' current experience doing similar work
• High school degree + associate's degree or relevant education

General Office Requirements

• Work behaviors: professional attitude, work performance and appearance
• Reports to management and owners upon one's own volition without being asked
• Strong comprehension and retention skills, takes and refers to notes, proofs work, follows instructions
• Excellent phone, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task to complete projects within a certain timeframe to meet deadlines
• Ability to work at a quick pace, work independently with minimum supervision
• Dedicated to team environment; helpful, positive attitude
• Highly detailed, reliable, focused and organized
• Punctual and dependable, good attendance with reliable transportation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook applications