The Accounting Associate is responsible for processing accounts payable, recording journal entries, maintaining specific support schedules, supporting month-end close and the annual audit process, internal customer service, and other duties as assigned. This position supports the finance department in providing accurate and timely financial reports to management, board, and staff.
The Accounting Associate reports to the Senior Director, Accounting. This position is located in Chicago,
Illinois and is currently remote with on-site work as needed.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable in a timely manner, ensure appropriate authorization and general ledger classification, identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Maintain vendor files and database.
- Prepare and process employee expense reimbursements.
- Prepare monthly credit card reconciliation.
- Prepare journal entries.
- Assist with month-end close.
- Assist with other administrative and finance functions, including annual audit preparation, budgeting and analysis, ad hoc requests.
- Work with the Finance team and Elevate staff to ensure adherence and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Maintain complete and accurate records and documentation of all work.
- Organize the retention of historical records, ensuring that all information is safely stored and available on short notice.
- Recommend changes to departmental processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or Accounting required
- 1 – 3 years of experience in the accounting field
- Collegiate work in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience required
- Ability to organize information, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Demonstrated initiative, follow-through, and sound and accurate judgment with the ability to support and explain reasoning for decisions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and adept at learning new software programs
- Knowledge and experience using accounting software