Job description

Looking for a great Accountant

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of public or large company experience in an accounting role. We don’t expect you to know everything as the CFO and Controller are highly skilled and experienced and are willing to work with you to deepen your skillset and provide you with a growth opportunity. A 4-year degree is a must and any other qualifications/certifications are a plus. CPA certification is preferred but not absolutely necessary. General knowledge and experience working with ledgers, GL systems, reconciliations and doing analysis is required as this role will be leading several of our key work flows (e.g., AP, AR, etc). This is a great role for someone looking to work for an early stage, high growth company and for someone eager to learn and advance. If you think you fit that description, please apply. We would love to talk with you.

Accountant Duties and Responsibilities

Will be working side-by-side with highly experienced (and friendly, I might add) Controller

Records financial transactions by entering account information into AP and AR systems

Prepares monthly reconciliations against bank statements and set contracts

Prepares payments by verifying documentation, setting up payments and submitting disbursements to the Controller

Prepares monthly invoices for billing and works with customers to resolve any billing issues

Work with customers on delinquent payments

Validates the accounting results by analyzing data and conducting research, talking with business operators and presenting findings to team and management

Works with Controller to do general ledger entries for depreciation, fixed assets, accruals, and other ad-hoc work

Works with Controller to prepare monthly financials

Works with CFO and Controller to perform monthly analysis on numbers and completion of the monthly reporting package

Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations

Job Qualifications/Skills

Accounting background (preferably public accountant looking to get into the corporate life and a more normal work schedule)

Analytical – someone who likes numbers and can logic through information to make sense of it

Attention to Detail – someone who can go deep into the numbers to tie things out but also think strategic and come to conclusions; someone who understands basic accounting principles

Results oriented – someone who likes to learn and get things right

Time Management – someone who can manage their workload and get things done on schedule

Problem solver – some who likes to find answers by looking at problems from multiple angles

Collaborator – someone who works well with others and likes to be around other people

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

Bachelor’s in accounting or finance

CPA required

Minimum 2+ years’ experience in accounting/finance role

Experience with GL systems and related accounting systems

Experience with the following systems/tools is a plus: MS-Excel, Quickbooks, banking portals, MS-Word, SaaS Optics, NetSuite, Intacct

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $69,608.92 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peoria, IL 61615: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location: One location

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