Accounting Specialist

Taiber Kosmala and Associates, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

401K

15 days PTO

Flex hours

Job summary

Taiber Kosmala & Associates, LLC is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our expanding team in Chicago. The role covers billing systems, A/P-A/R, and FP&A functions, with flexibility for hourly part-time or full-time arrangements.

You will work closely with leadership to document workflows, process monthly and quarterly billing, and support AR management while ensuring accuracy and timely responses to client inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance is required.
• 1-3 years of previous professional accounting or finance experience.
• Proficient in Accounting Software and Journal Entries (Accounting), including posting, reconciling, and maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with Orion Portfolio Accounting billing system preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with CEO with transition and documentation of fractional CFO workflows to internal management across A/P, A/R, and FPA.
• Maintain and process monthly and quarterly billing using Orion portfolio accounting software for investment platform accounts.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly payables report distribution to intermediary clients and managers.
• Process day-to-day ad hoc final billing requests for investment platform accounts accurately and in a timely manner, escalating discrepancies as needed.
• Manage and monitor accounts receivable to ensure accounts remain current.
• Provide timely, professional, and accurate responses to customer inquiries and concerns.

Skills

Financial statements

Finance

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance

Tools

Orion Portfolio Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description Taiber Kosmala & Associates, LLC is an independent investment consulting firm advising approximately $15 billion in client assets. The firm designs and implements custom investment programs for institutional clients, financial intermediaries, and family offices. Taiber Kosmala & Associates focuses on objective, research-driven advice tailored to each client’s unique goals and constraints. Team members collaborate closely with clients to support long-term portfolio strategy, risk management, and performance oversight. The firm offers a professional, growth-oriented environment for individuals interested in the intersection of finance, investments, and client service.

Taiber Kosmala & Associates is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our expanding team. The role encompasses a variety of internal finance-oriented workflows across billing systems, A/P-A/R, and a variety of FP&A functions. This position may be structured as hourly part time or full time depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with CEO with transition and documentation of fractional CFO workflows to internal management across A/P, A/R, and FPA.
• Maintain and process monthly and quarterly billing using Orion portfolio accounting software for investment platform accounts.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly payables report distribution to intermediary clients and managers.
• Process day-to-day ad hoc final billing requests for investment platform accounts accurately and in a timely manner, escalating discrepancies as needed.
• Manage and monitor accounts receivable to ensure accounts remain current.
• Provide timely, professional, and accurate responses to customer inquiries and concerns.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong skills in Financial Statements and Finance, with the ability to interpret and analyze financial data.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance is required.
• 1-3 years of previous professional accounting or finance experience.
• Proficient in Accounting Software and Journal Entries (Accounting), including posting, reconciling, and maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience with Orion Portfolio Accounting billing system preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

TKA is a team composed of hungry, humble, and smart individuals that work hard and play hard. We are looking for someone that holds themselves to those values and can keep up in our fast paced environment.

• We offer an attractive healthcare package, 401K, 15 days PTO, and flex hours.
• Salary commensurate to level of qualifications and experience.