Junior Accounting Clerk – Finance & Reporting

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in Chicago is seeking an entry-level Accounting Clerk to support the Finance Department with a range of accounting tasks and clerical duties. The role offers exposure to treasury, tax, and financial reporting processes.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with finance leadership and teams across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Entry-level 1–2 years of office experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google productivity tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily cash reporting to management.
• Assist Treasury Manager with bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Assist with data cleanup and review for Form 1099s and tax packages.
• Prepare, maintain and file partner deliverables.
• Route documents and secure necessary signatures.
• Code and submit invoices to Accounts Payable and maintain filing structures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Microsoft Word

Google Docs

Job description

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in Chicago is seeking an entry-level Accounting Clerk to support the Finance Department with a range of accounting tasks and clerical duties. The role offers exposure to treasury, tax, and financial reporting processes.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with finance leadership and teams across the firm.