Staff Accountant - Peoria, IL - $65,000-$75,000 Annually DOE
About The Position
ELM is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Accounting team in our Peoria, IL corporate office. As a Staff Accountant your primary focus will be to support the accounting needs of our ELM Utility Services and LaunchPoint Software Systems operating units. ELM Utility Services currently operates in a multi-state environment with operations in 13 states and continues to expand its geographic footprint and customer reach. You will work across the company building cross-functional relationships and becoming a valued business partner to the Operations team. As part of a flat organizational hierarchy, you will interact with senior leaders frequently. Quality, organization, attention to detail, accurate work product, excellent customer service and a focus on continuous improvement are critical. This role will help to support the continued growth of our company. Generally, office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm M-F.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting, CPA preferred.
- 1-3 years experience from Public Accounting and/or Corporate Accounting roles.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks desired.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently, accurately and balance multiple conflicting priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to develop working relationships remotely.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Emburse Certify expense tracking software a plus.
- Experience with fixed asset tracking software.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly close.
- Account reconciliations, journal entries and account variance analysis.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial and management reports.
- Analytic analysis of results and trends.
- Manage fixed assets and leases, including related reporting.
- Support 1099 year-end reporting.
- Assist with annual inventory true up.
- Manage company-wide corporate credit card program.
- Assist with annual financial audit & other audits as needed.
- Assist with annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting.
- Assist with vendor data management.
- Assist with state and local filings.
- Assist with Accounts Payable when needed.
- Assist other accounting team members as needed.
- Special projects as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Teladoc, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Company-paid life insurance up to $50,000
- 401(k) plan
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Paid-Time Off accrual (PTO) which can be used to cover personal time off or sick time purposes.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Reviews with the potential for increases
- Paid hands-on training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
