Accounting Specialist

Little Black Pearl Workshop; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Little Black Pearl Workshop in Illinois is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the accounting department by analyzing financial information, maintaining accurate records of payments, preparing payroll, and other essential accounting tasks.

The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong mathematical skills and previous bookkeeping or accounting experience. Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks is required, along with GAAP knowledge and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience as accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficient with Excel, QuickBooks, and basic accounting systems.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors to verify charges and payments.
• Enter financial data and transactions.
• Analyze budgets and financial information.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Prepare financial reports and statements.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process payroll.
• Create accounting policies to comply with regulations.
• Verify the accuracy of transactions entered.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Organization

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

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