Job Description
We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant in our corporate office in Chicago, IL.
Are you someone that will take ownership for ensuring things are handled right? Do you trust your instincts to ensure that a project is carried out safely? Do you strive to finish projects on schedule and on budget to the highest standard of quality? If yes, then keep reading!
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Compile transactions & journal entries in a timely/accurate manner
- Reconcile, adjust, & maintain balance sheet accounts such as prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accrued expenses, accounts payable, fixed assets, etc
- Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, & annual financial reports to Senior Management including analyzing the general ledger accounts; produce supporting schedules when requested; correct errors; and teach those that made mistakes what was incorrect and how it affects the company’s books.
- Complete monthly bank account reconciliations
- Perform cost analyses & tracking
- Perform various aspects of month-end close process such as reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts; preparation and analysis of intercompany accounts; analyze and book fixed asset transactions including depreciation, purchases, proceeds from sales, and gain or loss on disposal; analysis of cash balances required to pay intercompany transactions and refund intercompany loans.
- Process & monitor various intercompany transactions. Reconcile millions of dollars’ worth of monthly intercompany transactions ranging from payroll transfers, sale of materials, rentals, bulk fuel invoices, bulk IT invoices, bulk Office Max invoices, etc. After reconciling, accrue the proper entries for reimbursement, and initiate repayment.
- Research, analyze, & report financial information in a clear & concise manner
- Participate in the year-end audit with external auditors
- Assist in various banking needs such as initiate wires; analyze and accrue bank fees and interest payments; analyze accounts to prevent overdraft; and ensure payroll accounts are funded properly on a weekly basis.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Position is 100% in the office
- Salary Range: $63,000 - $94,000/Yr based on experience
The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected].
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
Salary Range Disclaimer
Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.