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Accounting Specialist (Part-Time)
Location: Chicago, IL, 60619
About the Role
Show Strategy is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support accounting, payroll, and financial operations in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This role is ideal for an organized professional with a high degree of accuracy and experience managing multiple accounting functions while maintaining confidentiality, compliance, and financial accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Execute full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in hours, deductions, and tax withholdings while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Responsible for end-to-end accounts payable processing with a high level of accuracy and adherence to accounting procedures and payment deadlines.
- Manage accounts receivable functions, including processing and reconciling payments received by check, credit card, and electronic funds transfer (EFT), ensuring timely and accurate posting to financial records.
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries to the general ledger in compliance with company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Review, process, and reconcile invoices while identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Prepare and process annual 1099 forms in compliance with IRS requirements.
- Assist with the review, collection, and processing of employee expense reports and reimbursement requests.
- Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, financial records, and account statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the accounting and finance team as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with payroll systems; proficiency with Paycor is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in financial data entry and reporting.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information professionally.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
Education amp; Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience required.
- Proven experience in payroll processing and administration.
- Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Schedule amp; Compensation
- Position Type: Part-time (29 hours per week)
- Compensation: $31/hour
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