Associate Accountant

William Blair•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Accountant will aid accounting staff and department with day-to-day accounting duties. This role will report to a Manager, Accountant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist with the monthly close cycle, delivering accurate and timely work that aligns with regular accounting deadlines. Interact with billing teams and processing fee revenue on a monthly and quarterly basis Collect, compile and review financial data from various sources and prepare month-end closing entries to the general ledger accounts. Prepare reconciliations associated with various balance sheet accounts, including trade receivables and bank accounts Analyze financial information in order to identify discrepancies Maintain confidentiality of all financial data Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards Compile and prepare routine reports and summaries Work with more senior accounting and FP&A staff on quarterly forecast information Assist in the firm annual financial audit Ensure appropriate controls and documentation are in place for own areas of responsibility Build relationships with internal stakeholders Provide cover for other Finance team members in times of absence, where appropriate Ad hoc queries and project related work

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
1-3 years of relevant, hands-on accounting experience
Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel
Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines
Ability to quickly learn and utilize industry-specific accounting tools
Highly meticulous, detail-oriented, and accurate
Adaptable to different tasks and projects
Willing to take ownership of daily/monthly process
Strong communication skills and a team player
Ability to work independently and under pressure

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred, or in process
NetSuite experience beneficial
Proactive, demonstrating initiative and enthusiasm

Responsibilities

Assist with the monthly close cycle, delivering accurate and timely work that aligns with regular accounting deadlines.
Interact with billing teams and processing fee revenue on a monthly and quarterly basis
Collect, compile and review financial data from various sources and prepare month-end closing entries to the general ledger accounts.
Prepare reconciliations associated with various balance sheet accounts, including trade receivables and bank accounts
Analyze financial information in order to identify discrepancies
Maintain confidentiality of all financial data
Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards
Compile and prepare routine reports and summaries
Work with more senior accounting and FP&A staff on quarterly forecast information
Assist in the firm annual financial audit
Ensure appropriate controls and documentation are in place for own areas of responsibility
Build relationships with internal stakeholders
Provide cover for other Finance team members in times of absence, where appropriate
Ad hoc queries and project related work