Hybrid Junior Staff Accountant — Growth & Benefits

Vsapartners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Referral bonus

Casual dress code

Insurance coverage

401(k) with 4% match

Mental health and wellbeing support

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

VSA Partners in Chicago is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to support the Accounting Department across multiple entities. You will work with a team to deliver accurate information and may independently apply policies while identifying process changes.

This role requires collaboration with vendors and internal teams. The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least 2 years of related experience, with residency in the Chicago metro area.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Business Central is a plus.
• Residency within the Chicago Metro area required.
• Proficient with email, spreadsheets and more (ex: MS Office, Google docs).
• Ability to communicate effectively via multiple channels (verbal, written, etc.).
• Ability to organize information, requires attention to detail and accurately apply policies and procedures. Understand and apply GAAP and accounting fundamentals.
• Independent thinking, proactively propose change, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to work with outside vendors and internal team members in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates vendor invoices and employee expense reports for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing. Processes related documents.
• Evaluates and processes contractor timesheets and invoices.
• Evaluates and processes credit card charges.
• Coordinates the Accounts Payable payment process.
• Analyzes vendor activity, accounts payable activities and financial accounts.
• Maintains accounts payable documentation supporting client invoicing requirements.
• Propose changes to accounts payable processes supporting changing needs of the company.
• Processes and analyzes payroll general ledger transactions.
• Analyzes various general ledger accounts and maintains supporting schedules.
• Supports the cash management processes.
• Supports the month end close process.
• Completes project work for development and improvement.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft 365 Business Central

Job description

VSA Partners in Chicago is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to support the Accounting Department across multiple entities. You will work with a team to deliver accurate information and may independently apply policies while identifying process changes.

This role requires collaboration with vendors and internal teams. The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least 2 years of related experience, with residency in the Chicago metro area.