What You'll DoAs a valued member of our team, you will be tasked with providing accounting services to our client base. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing and executing the month-end close process for our clients to produce complete, accurate, and timely financial statements
- Collaborating with staff resources to ensure continuity of the day to day accounting tasks for clients
- Provide commentary on the monthly financial performance of clients and prepare reporting packages for management review
- Analyze budget to actuals performance and identify key drivers of account variances
- Assist in the development and maintenance of basic cash flow models and other financial forecasts
- Assisting in the onboarding of new clients and developing core accounting processes to satisfy their accounting needs at their current and future business lifecycle
Who You AreThe ideal candidate exhibits the following skills and/or characteristics:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or similar field
- 2+ years in accounting services, FP&A, or similar role
- Keen attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Natural curiosity and a strong desire to learn new skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
- Professionalism and commitment to exceptional communication and client service
- Experience with Quickbooks Online is strongly preferred
- Experience with Sage Intacct, Xero, Bill.com, Expensify, Gusto, HubDoc, and other accounting applications strongly preferred
- CPA or on track for your CPA is preferred but not required
PerksA perk we like to highlight is work life balance. We recognize this is an industry with a reputation for spending long hours at the office, and we try to do things a little differently. Firstly, we encourage our team to work from where they work best, whether that be at home or in our Chicago office. While we may request in office meetings from time to time, we encourage our team to control where and how they work. Additionally, we strive to provide each team member with a reasonable workload. Based on internal surveys, during the off-season, employees typically work an average 40 hours per week. We recognize that balance shifts during busy seasons, and while dedication is crucial, we strive to maintain a healthy equilibrium. Even during peak periods, employees typically average 50-55 hours per week. We believe that a harmonious work-life balance not only enhances individual satisfaction but also contributes to a thriving and motivated workforce.
Other perks include:
- Casual dress
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, including profit sharing bonuses
- Autonomy of work and ability to grow quickly within the company
- A company culture that places emphasis on individual career goals
- Opportunity to work on a variety of innovative clients in emerging industries
CompensationThis position is for immediate hire, paid commensurate with the candidate's experience. The salary range for this position is $75-110k. The position also includes benefit offerings such as medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and commuter benefits.
