Accountant - Work From Home

Parallel Partners • Chicago, IL

110d

About The Position

We are currently looking for an Accountant for a great work from home opportunity. This position is 100% Remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred GPA of 3.5 or higher).
• 1 - 3 years of accounting experience.
• Sound understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with General Ledger (GL).
• Public accounting (Big 4) experience a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office software, with advanced knowledge of Excel (VBA/Macros a plus).
• Basic programming skills and/or SQL knowledge a plus.
• CPA a plus.
• Knowledge of Great Plains/Management Reporter/Workplace/PaperSave/SQL, Trading operations, Financial statements’ audits are a plus.
• Technologically focused with a drive toward efficiency, process improvement and automation.
• Highly motivated Accountant who can work efficiently and prioritize appropriately in a highly demanding environment.
• Manage high-pressure situations professionally, calmly and with a sense of urgency.
• Displays a passion for the field of accounting.
• Proactive and self-motivated to work independently to achieve both individual and team goals.
• Detail oriented with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills, a strong work ethic and unquestionable integrity.
• Capable of learning new things quickly in a rapidly growing/changing business.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment and provide progress reports without being prompted.
• Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to prioritize.
• Ambitious personality who is not afraid of a challenge.
• Problem solver with superior analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to professionally interact with staff and management.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting (Big 4) experience.
• Basic programming skills and/or SQL knowledge.
• CPA certification.
• Knowledge of Great Plains/Management Reporter/Workplace/PaperSave/SQL, Trading operations, Financial statements’ audits.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting duties primarily in accounts payable, cash management, monthly closes, regulatory reporting and other duties as assigned.
• Cash management responsibilities include transferring cash between entities, processing disbursements across multiple bank accounts and currencies and performing bank reconciliations.
• General ledger responsibilities include preparing and posting journal entries and assisting with general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with monthly close activities such as preparing and posting journal entries and preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with financial and regulatory audits.
• Understand and apply regulatory and accounting rules to internal processes and procedures.
• Interact directly with company personnel and management as needed.
• Assist on projects and other ad hoc assignments as needed.
• Collaborating with other team members to help solve problems and make process improvements / automation.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• health savings account
• life insurance policy
• short-term/long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees