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Accountant (Junior level)
$62,400 - $74,880/Yr
Corelleaf Design Studio - Chicago, IL
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Chicago, IL
About the position
The Junior Accountant position is responsible for supporting the preparation of financial reports and statements, monitoring and balancing accounts, and assisting with audits. The role involves reviewing and approving various transaction requests and ensuring compliance with financial controls. The accountant will also perform lower-level testing activities and implementation within the department's systems.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, research, and balance financial reporting and statements.
- Support the preparation of lower-level journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Review, approve, and route miscellaneous transaction requests.
- Assist with audits by gathering and explaining requested examples and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with appropriate financial controls.
- Evaluate data for reasonableness and troubleshoot errors across systems.
- Perform lower-level testing activities and implementation.
Requirements
- College degree in accounting or business with significant accounting coursework, or 3 years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
- Keen analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Clear and concise communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- College degree in accounting (preferred).
- Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close processes.
- Familiarity with financial reporting systems, including Oracle Cloud ERP and Cadency.
Benefits
- Contract to hire opportunity.
- Flexible work-from-home options after initial in-office days.
