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Accounting Analyst - Finance / Banking

Provision People

Accounting Analyst - Finance / Banking

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Summary:

    Our award winning client is currently hiring for an Accounting Analyst. The Accounting Analyst is responsible for ensuring proper internal accounting procedures and processes are executed in a timely manner to support the creation of financial and business line managerial reports. This individual will use their analytical abilities to evaluate and interpret data.

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist in the preparation of journal entries by compiling, analyzing, and substantiating financial transactions as needed
    • Complete balance sheet reconciliations monthly within the close timeline
    • Research, track, resolve accounting problems
    • Assist in month end, quarter end and annual close processes and reporting
    • Assist in annual audit, schedule and financial statement preparations
    • Contribute to team effort by assisting accounting staff when necessary
    • Provide analytical reports to support financial analysis
    • Work with vendors on contracts and payment
    • Act as support/back up to account receivable/payable functions
    • Act as support/back up to various Finance department functions

    Required Skills and Experience:

    • 1+ years of Public Accounting experience
    • Big 4 (or Big 10) experience preferred but not required
    • Financial or Banking Industry experience preferred but not required
    • Undergraduate degree in Accounting
    • CPA license preferred, not required
    • Complete knowledge of Microsoft Excel
    • Working knowledge of general ledger accounting system, Oracle Cloud/Server Preferred
    • Ability to perform detailed-oriented work, manage multiple competing priorities, problem solve, think critically and work independently