Staff Accountant

PHCNA•Chicago, IL

3d•$55,000 - $58,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join PHCNA as a Staff Accountant and help support vital accounting functions to ensure consistent compliance with IFRS while maintaining accurate financial statements and ensuring strong internal controls over financial reporting.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a university accredited by the United States Department of Education is required
1–2 years of full-time experience in an accounting function required
Experience performing accounting department functions
Experience applying IFRS accounting principles and supporting financial statement preparation
Experience supporting SOX compliance and internal control processes
Experience analyzing financial data and resolving accounting-related issues
Experience using Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, IF, and other formulas
Experience using Word Processing, PowerPoint, PDF, and email software
Experience communicating accounting policies and financial information to internal stakeholders
Ability to meet deadlines, including during month-end close
Ability to work independently and collaborate with others on accounting tasks
Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer

Nice To Haves

Internship experience in a corporate accounting environment preferred
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar ERP systems preferred

Responsibilities

Financial Data Management
Prepare journal entries, including prepaid expenses, accruals, and adjusting entries
Verify the validity of monthly allocations
Review and approve coding of operating expenses
Reconcile sub-ledger accounts to general ledger balances
Maintain accurate account reconciliations and supporting documentation, including sub-ledgers, journals, and other financial records
Process overseas wire requests through internal banking systems
Process ACH and check batches using internal banking systems and the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system
Support ad-hoc requests from senior management and other departments
Controls and Compliance
Follow Parent Company PHC Corporation policies, internal controls, JSox, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
Support the protection of company assets through adherence to established processes and controls
Conduct initial internal control evaluations
Investigate, resolve, or report inconsistencies or improprieties to the Accounting Manager
Review and interpret accounting policies and procedures
Assist with audits related to financial statements and internal controls with external independent auditors
Prepare indirect tax reporting and support remittance to state taxing authorities
Financial Analysis
Identify and research account discrepancies
Prepare and post reclassification journal entries as needed
Review assigned general ledger accounts and prepare correcting journal entries as needed
Review marketing, advertising, and promotional expenses to ensure alignment with business plans
Perform accounting analysis, including balance sheet accounts, expense and salary accruals, departmental expenses, prepaid expenses, insurance, and travel advances
Assist with monthly financial analysis, including balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position or budget variance analysis
Budgeting and Reporting
Prepare financial reports and related statements, charts, tables, and other supporting exhibits
Assist with budget and forecast preparation