Staff Accountant

USA Clinics Group•Northbrook, IL

9d•$36 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

USA Clinics Group is growing and looking to add a Staff Accountant to our team! The Staff Accountant will report to the Controller and CFO and provide accurate accountability to staff.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline and three or more years of progressive experience in accounting with a bachelor's degree (May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education)
Month-end close and Audit support experience required
Experience working in Accounts Payable is required
Must have demonstrated ability to apply concepts and principles of accounting to develop solutions to a variety or problems and applications pertinent to the field
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities that enable effective interface with different company functions
Experience with Excel spreadsheets

Responsibilities

Performs specific Accounts Payable activities through the input of accounting transactions and the monitoring, coordinating, and summarizing of accounting results
Calculates and prepares weekly payment, journal entries, account reconciliations and metrics
Performs month-end close processes
Documents and improves processes for month-end close, payment processing, etc.
Determines propriety of Accounts Payable entries associated with projects, accounts, and trial balances in accordance with financial policies, practices, and procedures
Supports government and financial audits
Contributes to and ensures the accuracy of accounting data, transactions and reports
Maintains an awareness of the financial activities within the assigned areas of responsibility to ensure smooth operations and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
Applies general knowledge of accounting/financial policies and procedures when responding to specific questions and non-routine problem resolution
Maintains the strict confidentiality to all information
Ensures accounting files and records are accurate
Performs other duties as assigned or required