Staff Accountant

Transdev • Chicago, IL

7d • $56,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Staff Accountant Job Purpose or Scope: Prepares income and balance Prepares basic financial reports under general supervision. Performs moderately complex activities related to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger. This position is located in Chicago, IL and supports our Chicago Pace contract. Transdev is proud to offer: Competitive compensation package of minimum $56,000 – maximum $70,000 (DOE) Benefits include: Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks Sick days: 5 days Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2 to 5 years of experience in an accounting department required
• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with MS Office products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Knowledge of automated account system, J.D. Edwards System is a plus
• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of automated account system, J.D. Edwards System is a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for organizing monthly general ledger activity for input into the accounting system.
• Monitors account balances and makes necessary adjustments.
• Prepares journal entries.
• Prepares and processes documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Identifies and investigates problems with the accounting system on an as-needed basis.
• Works closely with the field to ensure accuracy of accounting information.
• Prepares income and balance sheet statements and various other accounting statements and reports for submission to the Department Lead
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Conducts special studies and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations and account analysis.
• Reconciles assigned accounts and calculates depreciation/amortization expenses as needed.
• May assist with training and mentoring Accountants.
• Analyzes trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations for the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $56,000 – maximum $70,000 (DOE)
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

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