Accounting Specialist / Bookkeeper

The Muransky Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muransky Companies is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist / Bookkeeper for its centralized accounting team. This role, located in Boardman, Ohio, offers a flexible schedule and may be part-time or full-time based on candidate availability. The successful candidate will support financial statement closing procedures and maintain accurate accounting records.

Qualifications include a minimum of five years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting and proficiency with corporate accounting software, particularly Microsoft Excel. Join a premier company with a diverse portfolio and over 2,000 employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience.
• Proficient with corporate accounting software and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting principles and month-end close procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement closing processes.
• Prepare and post month-end and year-end journal entries.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for various general ledger accounts.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Journal Entries

Account Reconciliation

Tax Compliance

Analytical Skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Boardman, OH

Job Id:134

# of Openings:1

Company: The Muransky Companies

Location: Boardman, Ohio

Position Type: 32-40 hours per week.

Position Overview

The Muransky Companies is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist / Bookkeeper to support our centralized accounting and finance team in Boardman, Ohio. This position offers a flexible schedule and may be structured as either a 32-hour part-time role or a full-time position depending on the qualifications and availability of the selected candidate. The ideal candidate will support month-end and year-end financial statement closing procedures, maintain accurate accounting records, and assist with tax reporting, annual information reporting, and other compliance-related accounting requirements.

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement closing processes and management reporting for multiple affiliated business entities.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and post month-end and year-end journal entries.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations for various general ledger accounts, including corporate bank accounts.
• Asset Management: Track fixed asset purchases, additions, and disposals for assigned business entities.
• Tax Compliance: Assist with annual 1099 preparation and reporting requirements.
• Special Projects: Support management with special projects, audits, census reporting, and other accounting initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience.
• Education (Preferred): Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with corporate accounting software and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and financial data analysis.
• Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of general ledger accounting principles, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage records across multiple corporate entities.

About Us

The Muransky Companies is a premier, multifaceted business management company employing more than 2,000 individuals across diverse service and hospitality industries. Our elite portfolio includes:

• Southwoods Health: A nationally renowned, accredited, for-profit healthcare system serving over 500,000 patients annually throughout Youngstown, Ohio and its surrounding communities.
• Chestnut Land Company: A leading hospitality-focused enterprise encompassing the largest domestic franchise network of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels (with over 100 locations across 14 states).
• The Lake Club: A premier private golf club, aquatics center, and public banquet destination located in Poland, Ohio.
• Real Estate Holdings: Extensive commercial real-estate developments and investments.