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Staff Accountant
Advantax Elgin, IL

Staff Accountant

Advantax
Elgin, IL
Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.
  • Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
  • Full-Time
Job Description

Staff Accountant


Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant will support the Finance Department while preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other related financial activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Performs general cost accounting and other related duties as assigned
  • Prepares monthly financial reports (balance sheets, income statements, scorecards, borrowing bases)
  • Books entries to the general ledger
  • Reconciles 80+ client bank accounts monthly
  • Reconciles credit card statements
  • Invoice generation and Accounts Receivable collections
  • Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
  • Maintains fixed asset and depreciation schedules
  • Maintains Accrual schedules
  • Performs variance analyses
  • Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
  • Assists with budget creation and forecasting
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Proficient in QuickBooks
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
  • Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting required
  • One to three years of related experience

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance (offer medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life), with multiple plans 100% paid by Advantax
  • 401(k) program with company match
  • 15 PTO days per calendar year
  • Annual profit-sharing bonus
  • Gym reimbursement
  • 12 paid holidays per calendar year

Advantax provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Address

Advantax

Elgin, IL
60124 USA

Industry

Finance and Insurance

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