Accountant

Business Sweden • Chicago, IL

382d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Accountant position at Business Sweden involves providing external clients with comprehensive financial information through various accounting services, including administration, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation. The role is integral to supporting a diverse client base across multiple industries, contributing to the company's mission of helping Swedish companies grow in the U.S. and facilitating international investments in Sweden.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of experience
• Must be very proficient in use of Quickbooks (Premier, Accountant, Online) or similar accounting software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
• Good knowledge of GAAP
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English language

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in Sales Tax, Payroll Processing and Benefits Administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft NAV
• Knowledge of IFRS principles
• Business Central experience
• Working with small businesses in a variety of industries (manufacturing, retail, online)
• Experience working at a public accounting firm is a plus, ability to manage multiple client accounts by making accurate entries in various accounting programs (AP/AR, processing payroll, manage sales tax, bookkeeping, full cycle accounting)

Responsibilities

• Offering support and advisory services across a variety of client accounts from startups to established corporations.
• Actively engage in client dialogues, understand client's needs, and promote our service offerings when appropriate.
• Interpret and present prospective client's month end financials to their stakeholders.
• Adopt and manage existing client accounts, including bank set up, processing payroll, updating benefit deductions, and managing business insurance.
• Researching and interpreting data, answering accounting and financial questions including tax returns, sales tax, how to book AP/AR/Invoicing etc.
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts and closing the months.
• Prepare external financial statements for customers by gathering and analyzing information from general ledger system.
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, initiating disbursements.
• Prepare invoicing to customers, accruing revenue, recording customer payments.
• Cash/bank reconciliation, management analysis and limited forecasting.
• Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time by Controller or Accounting Team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $60,000-$80,000 based on experience
• Hybrid workspace
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees