Junior Accountant

Resultant • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

As our Junior Accountant, you will play a critical role in day-to-day accounting operations. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments within the organization.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or 1+ year(s) equivalent experience.
• Work experience, understanding or knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Adaptability: Given the ever-evolving nature of technology and accounting standards, being adaptable to change is important for success in this role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and familiarity with financial reporting standards.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change, and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally you will have NetSuite experience, preferentially including administration of NetSuite system.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly revenue recognition data.
• Assist with WIP and deferred revenue reconciliations.
• Complete system processes for monthly revenue recognition.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Collaborate with senior accountants to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, expense reports, and journal entries.
• Monthly customer billing for product, fixed fee, subscription and time and materials contracts.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
• Utilize your analytical skills to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and propose solutions to improve financial processes and controls.
• Support audit preparations to provide necessary documentation and explanations.
• Engage in special projects and initiatives to enhance our financial systems, reporting capabilities, and overall efficiency.
• Ownership of month end balance sheet reconciliations, including Fixed Assets.
• Mastering relevant software applications for streamlined operations.

Benefits

• flexible, high-trust environment
• autonomy paired with accountability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree