Senior Accountant

UpCore Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UpCore Solutions in Chicago is seeking an hands-on accounting professional to support monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow.

You will maintain the general ledger, perform month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting support, audits, and assist in accounts payable/receivable. Proficiency with MAS 90/SAGE 100 and Crystal Reports is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Strong ability to maintain GL accuracy and perform month-end close.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and general ledger analysis.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing, posting and adjusting entries; support month-end close.
• Conduct GL and bank reconciliations; ensure accuracy and completeness of financial accounts.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting and analyze variances between forecasted and actual results.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering required documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Analyze accounts payable balances and transactions; resolve discrepancies; process vendor payables.
• Post cash receipts and reconcile customer payments; process checks and reconcile credit card transactions.
• Utilize MAS 90/SAGE 100 and Crystal Reports to manage financial data; collaborate with CFO and other departments.

Skills

GL accounting

Bank reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Tools

MAS 90

SAGE 100

Crystal Reports

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Our client is seeking - Financial Reporting:

Assist with Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

• General Ledger Maintenance:
  • Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger by reviewing, posting, and adjusting entries as needed.
  • Assist in preparing Monthly Financials & Month End Close process.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy and highly organized while multi-tasking.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a strong work ethic.
  • Provide administrative support for special projects.
  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• General Ledger and Bank Reconciliation:
  • Conduct GL & bank reconciliations and reconcile other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and analyze variances between forecasted and actual results.
• Audit Support:
  • Assist in internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation and addressing auditor requests.
• Account Payables Analysis:
  • Analyze account balances & transactions to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Accounts Payable Processing:
  • Enter vendor payables with 3-way match process Identify and resolve Vendor discrepancies Maintain Vendor account data Process weekly check run Accounts Receivable Analysis:
  • Post Cash Receipts
  • Post electronic and paper checks to customer accounts Reconcile credit card transactions Identify and resolve Customer discrepancies Contact past due customers
• Accounting Software Utilization:
  • Use accounting software and ERP systems to manage financial data.
  • MAS 90/SAGE 100 - Crystal Reports helpful
• Collaboration:
  • Reports to CFO. Positions Has no reports. Work closely with other departments to provide insights into financial practices and support business objectives.
  • Flexible and adaptive to changing events.