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A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees 2) They have higher bonus structures 3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance. 4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions) 5) And more… The Senior Accountant works directly with the Accounting Manager and reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting.
Job Responsibility
Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis
Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables
Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts
Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary
Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures
Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L
Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in accounting/finance
Multi-unit restaurant/hospitality or retail accounting experience preferred
Proficiency with accounting and reporting systems and tools such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, and Restaurant365
Working knowledge of forecasting and financial reports
Ability to work with all levels of management, including executive leadership team and restaurant operations
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
able to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes and the highest commitment to integrity
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes
Nice to have
C.P.A. certification
Multi-unit restaurant/hospitality or retail accounting experience
Familiarity with accounting in customer-facing industries such as Hospitality and Tourism