Accounting Specialist

Fhassoc; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an accounting professional with advanced experience to lead a team in managing daily accounting tasks. This role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheets, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The company offers a flexible work environment with options for hybrid or remote work, fostering a healthy work/life balance. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude, ready to contribute to a dynamic team. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Profit sharing plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years accounting/bookkeeping experience, ideally in public accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting transactions.

Responsibilities

• Guide staff in day-to-day accounting transactions and journal entries.
• Interact with clients and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Time Management

Self-starter

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero Payroll

Job description

We’re looking for an accounting professional with advanced accounting experience to guide staff that handle day-to-day accounting transactions, including preparation and posting of journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and other general accounting and bookkeeping duties. Must have strong analytical skills and the ability to thoroughly review financial statements. Directly interact with a wide range of clients.

This position can be hybrid or in-office at either of our Chicago suburban offices: Frankfort or Northbrook. There is potential to be fully remote, ideally within a 2-hour driving distance from one of our offices for in-person meetings. We offer flexible schedules to allow for work/life balance.

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 3 years accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably within a public accounting firm.
• Working knowledge in QuickBooks - QB certified is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and the ability to read accounting transactions.
• Payroll experience - Xero payroll experience is a plus.
• Must be comfortable reporting to multiple people and clients.
• A self-starter who takes initiative and demonstrates some drive.
• Reliable, accurate, and detail-oriented a must.
• Well organized with excellent time management skills.
• Quick learner and able to prioritize.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

This position requires a can-do attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

We’re always looking for innovative, driven professionals with a passion and understanding of accounting to bring their skill set to our team and clients. If this sounds like you, but this position doesn’t seem like the right fit, check out our other opportunities.

Firm Contribution to Profit Sharing Plan