What You'll Be Responsible ForCash Accounting & Month-End Close- Prepare and post journal entries for cash activity, intercompany transfers, and treasury transactions
- Complete bank and cash account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies within the monthly close timeline
- Investigate unusual transactions, timing differences, and unreconciled items with Accounting and business partners
- Support payroll-related close activities, including accruals, reclassifications, and benefit funding entries
- Ensure all cash-related activity is recorded accurately and aligns with accounting policies
Treasury Operations- Monitor daily bank activity and track cash balances across accounts
- Support daily cash reporting and movement tracking across banking platforms
- Assist with bank account administration, user access controls, and documentation
- Support internal controls over cash movement and payment oversight
- Provide documentation and support for audits related to treasury processes
Growth into Treasury- Partner closely with the Director of Treasury to learn cash positioning and liquidity management
- Assist with treasury reporting, variance analysis, and forecasting support
- Contribute to process improvements that increase visibility into cash and reduce manual work
- Build working relationships with FP&A, Accounting, AP, Payroll, and Operations teams
What Success Looks LikeIn your first 90 days:
- You independently complete bank reconciliations with minimal reconciling items outstanding
- You meet close deadlines consistently and flag issues early with clear root-cause analysis
- You're comfortable navigating the ERP and banking platforms to track and explain cash activity
- You begin contributing ideas to improve reconciliation efficiency or reporting clarity
What You'll Actually Do in Your First 30 Days- Take ownership of a subset of bank reconciliations and complete them alongside a teammate
- Learn the close calendar and support journal entries for cash and payroll-related activity
- Shadow daily cash reporting and begin preparing basic cash summaries
- Review prior reconciliations to understand common discrepancies and how they were resolved
RequirementsMust Have- 2-5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role
- Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations and month-end close processes
- Ability to prepare and post journal entries accurately
- Working experience in an ERP system
- Strong Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations)
Nice to Have- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Exposure to treasury, cash accounting, or cash reporting
- Experience working with multiple entities or locations
- Familiarity with banking platforms or treasury tools
- Experience supporting audits or internal controls
Role Details- Location: Onsite, Chicago office
- Pay: $80,000-$90,000 + 10% Bonus (depending on experience)
BenefitsWe offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays and time off
- Company-paid $50,000 basic life/AD&D and long-term disability coverage
- Voluntary supplemental life, AD&D, short-term disability, and EAP
- Propane discount
