Staff Accountant

Connect Search, LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking an accounting professional to support the Sr. Director of Finance in daily operations in Peoria, IL. You will assist with month-end close, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 2 years of accounting/finance experience, with proficiency in QuickBooks, Paylocity and Excel. The position is on-site and part of a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping or finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and general ledger accounts monthly.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare resident billing and respond to invoice questions.
• Assist with annual audits and provide requested schedules and docs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Assist with payroll processing for all employees, including salary calculations and deductions.
• Support regulatory reporting and compliance submissions to agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Supports the Sr. Director of Finance in handling the day-to-day accounting operations and manages accounting records, reconciliations, month-end close, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintain accurate and timely general ledger records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare resident billing and meet with residents to answer invoice questions.
• Assist with annual audits and provide requested schedule and supporting documentation.
• Support the Sr. Director of Finance in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Assist with accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, including salary calculations and deductions.
• Support the Sr. Director of Finance in managing all financial reporting and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping or finance experience.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations and payroll laws.
• Proficiency in accounting software and payroll systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Paylocity).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to patiently serve others with kindness and compassion.