A transportation company on the south side of Chicago is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced accountant with a strong background in financial reporting and analysis.
Hours: 8 am-5 pm Monday –Friday
Responsibilities:
- Prepares weekly payroll and attendance records per time.
- Maintains copies of employee new hire authorization forms, termination, and status change forms.
- Prepares journal entries, monitors, and reconciles the general ledger.
- Prepares vouchers for federal and state payments.
- Preparation of the month-end closing and year-end closing.
- Assists with cost allocation assignments and budget to actual analysis.
- Prepares and submits reports - forms 941 and 940 required.
- Reconciles monthly bank statements.
- Processed and monitored accounts receivable and payable transactions, including reconciling accounts receivable journals, resolving uncollected amounts, and monitoring aging reports.
Qualifications
· A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent is required.
· At least three (3) years of accounting experience is required -5 years preferred.
· Proficiency in accounting software QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,500.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Experience level:
Physical setting:
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People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (Required)
- QuickBooks: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person