We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a meticulous Accounting Assistant in Chicago, Illinois. As an Accounting Assistant, you will be involved in a variety of accounting tasks, including recording financial transactions, assisting with closing activities, and reconciling accounts. You will be a part of a team in the financial industry, providing crucial support to our accounting operations.
Responsibilities
• Accurately record financial transactions and ensure completion of the posting process, including Cash Received and Accounts Payable.
• Aid in the preparation and entry of payroll.
• Participate in closing activities and ensure they are carried out efficiently.
• Perform reconciliation of accounts and subledgers regularly.
• Handle other assigned projects related to accounting.
• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, CaseWare, and Concur for various tasks.
• Apply understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles in daily tasks.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in data entry and manage sensitive, confidential information.
• Use spreadsheet and financial reports for various accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
• Collaborate with the team as well as work independently to solve problems.
• Experience with ADP - Financial Services is essential
• Knowledge and usage of CaseWare is beneficial
• Familiarity with Concur is needed
• Understanding of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning is necessary
• Ability to perform Accounting Functions is obligatory
• Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP) is crucial
• Expertise in managing Accounts Receivable (AR) is important
• Skills in Auditing are desirable
• Experience in Bank Reconciliations is expected