Corporate Accountant

Chai Trust Company • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for preparation of financial statements and other accounting responsibilities, including general ledger reconciliation, broker statement reconciliation, computing and preparing data for journal entries, partner capital allocations, and various other accounting tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• 2+ years related experience or equivalent, preferably Corporate Accounting
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with creating financial statement and management reports is preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial statement preparation, annual budgeting, quarterly budget-to -actual analysis, and state and regulatory report filing requirements (including IDFPR) for Chai’s operating accounts
• Reconciles activity between multiple systems, including broker reconciliations, workpapers, journal entries, income and expense accruals, and payroll upload.
• Prepares and presents quarterly financial statements to management and other ad hoc requests
• Enters and reviews transaction coding and maintains supporting schedules to ensure accurate, timely budget-to-actual reporting
• Coordinates with the Accounts Payable & Receivable teams and Tax Group on relevant transactions, tax packages and special projects.
• Assists with annual external audits, including preparation of annual footnote disclosures
• Performs other accounting-related duties as assigned by management
• Assists with related special projects as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level