Staff Accountant: Cash Forecasting, GL & Analytics

Scott Byron & Co., Inc.; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Group Medical Coverage

Dental

Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Cafeteria 125 Program

Long Term Disability

Supplemental Term Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Scott Byron & Co. is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage the full accounting function, including general ledger, cash management, AP/AR, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.

You will prepare ad-hoc analyses of financial and operating performance for management review. Daily tasks include recording entries, reconciling ledgers, processing cash receipts, inventories, fixed assets, and monthly financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of related accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting theory and practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with cloud-based accounting tools.

Responsibilities

• Record all entries in the accounting system promptly.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
• Process cash receipts and apply to customer accounts.
• Coordinate monthly inventories and fixed asset records.
• Prepare financial reports and ad-hoc analyses for management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Accounting theory

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree plus five years experience

Tools

BossLM

Timberline/Sage

Job description

Scott Byron & Co. is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage the full accounting function, including general ledger, cash management, AP/AR, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.

You will prepare ad-hoc analyses of financial and operating performance for management review. Daily tasks include recording entries, reconciling ledgers, processing cash receipts, inventories, fixed assets, and monthly financial reporting.