General Accountant

Rimland•Des Plaines, IL

2d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The General Accountant works closely with the Accounting Manager and is reportable to the Chief Operating Officer and is an important member of Rimland's Finance team. You will be responsible for providing accounting services including review of financial statements and supporting schedules and work papers.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree, or comparable, in Accounting or Finance
1 - 3 years of accounting/finance experience
Knowledge and experience with QuickBooks Online
Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel
Strong working knowledge of financial statements
Ability to review open work and produce timely and accurate records
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
Applicants must be presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S employer
Pass a fingerprint criminal background check
Pass a child abuse and neglect check
Pass a drug screen.
Provide an original document (no photocopies) showing education and certifications
Provide current & original documents that verify your identity & ability to legally work in the United States
Provide two verifiable employment references within the last 3 years, if applicable

Responsibilities

Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
Preparing financial statements
Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules
Entering into QuickBooks Online, vendor invoices as received and other entries as necessary
Coordinate with audit professionals in year-end audit reporting
Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations on a monthly basis and continually look to improve existing procedures.
Prepare and submit monthly billings for services provided by Rimland