Remote Accountant — Precision in Financial Close & Analytics

FHLBank; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home options

Five weeks vacation

11 paid holidays per year

Casual dress code

New office space in Old Post Office

Job summary

FHLBank Chicago is seeking an Accountant to support the accuracy and integrity of financial information. You will prepare reconciliations, journal entries, analyses, and reports while contributing to monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities in a financial services setting.

You will investigate discrepancies, communicate findings, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes while adhering to accounting policies and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA or progress toward CPA designation is a plus.
• Experience with financial systems, reconciliation tools, and reporting applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, financial analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Analyze account activity, revenues, expenses, and variances to identify issues.
• Assist audits by providing accurate financial data, schedules, and documentation.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

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

Tools

BlackLine

Tableau Prep

Workday

Job description

FHLBank Chicago is seeking an Accountant to support the accuracy and integrity of financial information. You will prepare reconciliations, journal entries, analyses, and reports while contributing to monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities in a financial services setting.

You will investigate discrepancies, communicate findings, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes while adhering to accounting policies and controls.