Staff Accountant (hybrid schedule)

The Bolton Group; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

The Bolton Group, located in Deerfield, Illinois, is seeking a Staff Accountant. The role involves maintaining the General Ledger and ensuring compliance with GAAP while performing duties such as account reconciliations and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate possesses a BS/BA in Accounting and has 1-4 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary between $75k and $85k, plus health/dental benefits and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of work-related accounting experience.
• Strong computer skills including Excel and an ERP system.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze data, and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations.
• Perform account reconciliations and process expense allocations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly budget/forecast to actual reports.

Skills

Accounting skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Job Description

The Staff Accountant helps to maintain and control the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and thorough review of financial records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the day-to-day, monthly and year-end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department.
• Perform the processing and investigating of account reconciliations.
• Perform the processing of expense allocations, monthly accruals, inventory, fixed assets depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, if necessary.
• Participate in Budgeting and Financial Forecasting processes.
• Prepare and analyze the monthly budget/forecast to actual variance reports.
• Assist in the preparation and enhancement of financial reports.
• Analyze trends and support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Accounting.
• Relevant Accounting skills gained through 1-4 years of work-related experience. Financial Services industry a plus.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze data, and propose solutions.
• Strong computer skills including Excel and an ERP system.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

$75-85k + health/dental, 401k