Accounting Specialist

Jobtailor; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper to support multiple clients with accurate financial records and compliant reporting. You will document transactions, prepare reports, perform payroll tasks, reconcile accounts, and collaborate with Tax Advisors to deploy an effective two-way referral method.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, GAAP knowledge, and relevant certifications; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Open Office, and bookkeeping software is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices, GAAP and procedures.
• National Bookkeeper and Payroll certifications or ability to obtain.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Open Office).
• Ability to multi-task in multiple window applications.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping software, spreadsheets and database management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for clients.
• Document transactions and prepare reports for account managers.
• Provide bookkeeping and payroll services.
• Enter financial information into accounting systems.
• Handle data entry, bank reconciliations and payroll management.
• Assist Tax Advisors with tax return data entry.
• Perform account reconciliations and categorize transactions.
• Compile monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Support compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Data Entry

Analytical Skills

Multi-tasking

Client Services

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

National Bookkeeper Certification

Payroll Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Open Office

Bookkeeping Software

Spreadsheets

Database Management

Job description

• Maintain accurate financial records for our clients
• Support account managers by documenting transactions, preparing reports, and assisting in compliance with financial regulations
• Provide bookkeeping and payroll services
• Partner with Tax Advisors to deploy an effective two-way referral method
• Enter financial information into accounting or other financial systems
• Handle basic accounting tasks, including data entry, bank reconciliations, and payroll management
• Assist the Tax Advisors with tax return data entry
• Perform reconciliation of accounts and categorize transactions appropriately
• Compile monthly and quarterly reporting

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices, generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• National Bookkeeper and Payroll certifications from the National Bookkeeping Association or ability to successfully obtain certifications
• Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Open Office experience
• Ability to multi-task in multiple window applications
• Familiarity with bookkeeping software, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Ability to adapt to new tools and automation
• Analytical and detail oriented
• Good verbal and written skills
• Client Services experience
• Ability to complete assigned projects on time with minimal supervision
• Ability to correctly interpret and apply complex instructions, policies and regulations.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in bookkeeping practices, financial record maintenance, and compliance with financial regulations. Proficient in using Microsoft Office and bookkeeping software to support account management and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bookkeeping Practices
• Financial Record Maintenance
• National Bookkeeper Certification
• Microsoft Excel
• Client Services Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Record Maintenance
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll Management
• Data Entry
• Bank Reconciliation
• Tax Return Data Entry
• Monthly Reporting
• Quarterly Reporting
• Accounting Principles
• Transaction Categorization

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Good Verbal Skills
• Good Written Skills
• Ability to Multi-task

Certifications & Qualifications

• National Bookkeeper Certification
• Payroll Certification

Industry Keywords

• Financial Regulations
• Compliance
• Client Services
• Accounting Procedures
• Transaction Documentation

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Open Office
• Bookkeeping Software
• Spreadsheets
• Database Management