Accounting Specialist

Little Black Pearl Workshop; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A community arts organization in Chicago is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the accounting department. You will analyze financial information, maintain accurate records of transactions, prepare payroll, and ensure compliance with accounting principles. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting, strong organizational skills, and experience with Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Previous experience as an accountant or bookkeeper is essential.
• Knowledge of GAAP is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to ensure accuracy of charges.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends.
• Enter financial data and transactions accurately.
• Reconcile bank statements and prepare financial reports.
• Process payroll and manage accounts payable/receivable.

Skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Experience with spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Basic accounting systems

Job description

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support the accounting department by analyzing financial information, maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments, preparing payroll, and other essential accounting tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong mathematical skills and previous experience in bookkeeping or accounting.

Responsibilities

Communicate with vendors and suppliers to ensure accuracy of charges and payments

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and developments

Enter financial data and transactions

Analyze budgets and other financial information

Reconcile bank statements

Prepare financial reports and statements

Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable

Create accounting policies to comply with all rules and regulations

Process payroll

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field

Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Good with spreadsheets, experienced in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and basic accounting systems

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills