Staff Accountant (1 year- Contract)

Forum Financial Management • Lombard, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Forum Financial Management, LP is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their back-office team. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, and the preparation of accurate financial statements. This is a one-year contract position with the potential to transition into a permanent role.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Excel
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience supporting accounting or back-office operations for an RIA or Broker-Dealer

Responsibilities

• Perform general cost accounting and maintain the general ledger, including journal entries
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
• Assist with the month-end close process, including account analysis and reconciliations
• Conduct periodic budget-to-actual comparisons and investigate basic variances
• Support the implementation of a new GL system by setting up modules, testing functionality and developing training materials for users
• Provide support on quarterly and annual tax filings including preparations of 1099s
• Code and process accounts payable invoices, ensuring expenses are charged to the appropriate accounts
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing and collections follow-up
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash disbursements, and other routine financial accounts
• Maintain corporate checking accounts and related financial documentation
• Conduct audits to ensure expenses are being properly entered and tracked
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes
• Prepare and maintain payroll records, reports, and reconciliations
• Support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation and maintaining organized financial records

Benefits

• health (PPO, HMO, HSA, and FSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k plan that includes a company safe harbor contribution at 5%
• 18 days of PTO
• Hybrid working schedule
• Flexible work schedule
• Continuing education & training
• Professional Development
• Quarterly cultural building activities
• Monthly office luncheons

What This Job Offers

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