Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Westmont, IL
Pay Range: $65,000 - $70,000
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) 

Role Overview: Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Staff Accountant. Our client located in Westmont, IL is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team on a Contract-to-Hire basis. They are seeking an individual that is comfortable with Excel, preparing journal entries, and assisting with AP and AR. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepares general ledger journal entries, fixed asset tracking, monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliation for 30 to 35 accounts (not complex)
2. Manages monthly accounting close cycle
3. Monitors receivables to ensure credit risk is mitigated, work with accounting clerk to investigate any complex issues
4. Generates and files monthly financial reports
5. Assists with accounts payable functions including but not limited to verifying invoices, expense reports, check requests, and purchase requisitions; entering data into accounts payable system; and processing weekly check runs
6. Reconciles petty cash fund
7. Prepares and analyzes monthly journal entries, 15 - 20 monthly
8. Performs daily banking procedures 
9. Maintains fixed asset and related depreciation schedules
10. Assists with annual external audits
11. Coordinates annual independent audit and preparation of annual tax documents
12. Assists with related special projects as required
13. Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications:

• Excel: Must be comfortable working in excel (create v-lookups and pivot tables)
• Accounting experience, knowledge of debit and credits is a must 
• Intangibles: Ability to take direction well and work closely with others while also being able to work independently as needed

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.