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Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. 

Intertek-PSI is searching for a Accountant to join our GL team in the Arlington Heights, Illinois office. 

The Accountant provides financial information and reports by primarily preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, assisting with monthly and year-end closings, as well as maintaining internal financial controls and procedures. This role has an annual salary range of $78,000 - $85,000.

What you'll do: 

Process and reconcile account receivables and remittances 

Address payment issues like double payments or other discrepancies 

Engage in collection management processes as necessary 

Prepare journal entries; 

Complete general ledger operations; 

Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements;

  Prepare analysis of accounts as requested; 

Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences; 

Assist with preparation for and coordination of the audit process; 

Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures; 

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and staying abreast of authoritative updates and pronouncements; 

Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed; Other accounting and finance related special projects as directed by superiors. 

Research, pay, and journalize property tax invoices, while coordinating with Tax team for renditions filing. 

What it takes to be successful in this role: 

Bachelor's degree required; minimum 3 years of experience 

Demonstration of technical accounting skills 

Timely - meets deadlines as necessary 

Experience with various types of reporting and presentation of data 

Extreme attention to detail 

Working knowledge of US GAAP 

Understanding of confidentiality, coordination, thoroughness, quality focus, objectivity 

General computer and ERP systems skills 

Intermediate Excel skills are required 

Working knowledge of Lawson is required 

Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work 

Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines 

Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management 

Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties 

Must be customer focused and quality driven 

Ability to travel as business needs dictate 

Preferred Qualifications and Requirements:

Related degrees in Business or Finance fields are also acceptable, if accompanied with relevant work experience 

Preferred advanced Excel skills

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.