Senior Accountant

Barr Funding; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K with matching

Vacation Days

Relaxed dress code

Job summary

A financial services company in Chicago is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join their team. This role involves handling various accounting functions, preparing audits, and producing financial reports. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. The position is full-time and in-office, offering a salary range of $76,000 to $85,000 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting required.
• Experience with loan management systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily/weekly/monthly accounting functions.
• Assist in preparing schedules for audits.
• Produce monthly analytics and reports.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Accounting skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Microsoft Power Bi

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel (Vlookup, Pivot tables)

QuickBooks

Job description

Barr Fundingis a financial services company.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

As a senior member of Barr Funding’s accounting staff, you will participate in group accounting work, individual accounting work, client call relationships and assist with supervision of junior accounting staff and interns. You will work on long-term and short-term projects, as well as day-to-day activities in support of our accounting functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting

• Perform accounting functions as assigned including, but not limited to, data input, reconciliation, and analysis of transactions and accounts assigned on a daily/weekly/monthly basis;
• Perform daily/weekly cash and security position reconciliations and treasury functions;
• Produce monthly analytics, accounting packages and ad-hoc reports;
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations; and
• Prepare daily cash journal entries and monthly general ledger accounts and reconciliation.

Audits & Examinations

• Assist in preparing assigned schedules for the annual and interim audits of customers;
• Assist with external audits and examinations; and
• Complete requested reports.

Systems

• Experience working with various loan management systems and Banking/Cash preferred; and
• Coordinate and resolve various issues with the bank such as cleared check differences, bank fee anomalies, targeted balance calculations and enhancements to online services.

Reporting

• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports for management team;
• Discussing findings with CEO

Other Tasks, As Assigned By Management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong analytical and accounting skills;
• Advanced skill with Microsoft Word, and Outlook/Gmail;
• Minimum 4 years Microsoft Excel required (including Vlookup and pivot tables);
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks with minimum 5 years experience required;
• Microsoft Power Bi: 2 years (Preferred)
• Management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team;
• Be able to train other staff; and
• Ability to supervise interns;
• CPA (Preferred).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) in Accounting or equivalent from an accredited college/ university.
• 4 - 5 years’ experience in accounting.

BENEFITS

• Health/Dental/Vision/Accident/Life Insurance available & 401K, with percentage 401K matching by Company.
• Vacation Days.
• Office located in Chicago’s Loop (across from the “Bean” on Michigan Avenue).
• Relaxed dress code.

JOB TYPE

Fulltime, on-site in Downtown Chicago. NOT REMOTE. Must be within commuting distance or relocate prior to job start date, for daily in-office position

SALARY RANGE

$76,000 - $85,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Hiring up to two (2) new accounting team members.

TO APPLY

Provide a resume, including education, work experience, and contact information.