Remote Accountant — Financial Close & Analysis

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks of vacation

11 paid holidays

Work from home options

Casual dress code

Modern office at Old Post Office

Job summary

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is seeking an Accountant to support the accuracy and integrity of financial information. You will prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and analyses, and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

You will analyze revenues, expenses, and variances, resolve discrepancies, and support audits. A CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus, with 2+ years of accounting experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Provide data and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Assist in maintaining financial records per policies and controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BlackLine

Tableau Prep

Workday

Job description

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is seeking an Accountant to support the accuracy and integrity of financial information. You will prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and analyses, and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

You will analyze revenues, expenses, and variances, resolve discrepancies, and support audits. A CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus, with 2+ years of accounting experience and strong Excel skills.