Staff Accountant

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Staff Accountant. Our client located in Oak Brook, IL is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team on a Contract basis. They are seeking someone that has experience with AP and AR, month end close, and a strong Excel skillset. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately! 

Staff Accountant Responsibilities: 
30%:
1. Deposit checks via scanner and work with the Membership Department to ensure dues paid by checks are recorded in the Altai membership management system (if applicable) correctly and timely - 100 per week
2. Ensure deposits are filed timely and in an orderly fashion. Accounts Payable and Disbursements
3. Verify and obtain proper authorization, support, and classification for all disbursement activities before they are processed for payment.
4. Ensure signed w-9s are obtained before disbursements to new vendors are made.
5. Maintain all accounts payable reports and documentation in an orderly fashion - 100 weekly invoices
6. Physical mailing or disbursing of checks - 50 per week
7. Setup ACH/ wire payments as needed.
8. Process credit card payments as needed - 10 per week on average
9. Answer vendor inquiries and research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.

50%
Monthly Close and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
1. On an accrual GAAP basis, assist Director of Finance in closing the books and issuing monthly financials for each entity. All Journal entries are to be prepared with the proper support / documentation and approved by the Director of Finance
2. Monthly reconcile and support all Balance Sheet account amounts and timely address all non-timing reconciliating items
3. Timely record external activities such as investment activity
4. Monthly reconciliation of PayPal reports
5. Distribute monthly credit card statements to Directors and record all credit card charges in the ledger
6. Provide support to Director of Finance during month-end close and annual audit Filing and Record Keeping 

10%Other Responsibilities
1. Distribute monthly credit card statements to Directors and record all credit card charges in the ledger - 15 per month
2. Provide support to the Director of Finance during month-end close and annual audit (e.g. data entry in the financial system, generating various reports).
3. Other ad hoc duties.

Staff Accountant Qualifications: 

• Excel: Must be comfortable working in excel with strong data entry skills
• 5+ years of AP and AR experience and month-end experience
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Intangibles: Ability to take direction well and work closely with others

Pay & Benefits: 

• $28 - 30 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k)

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