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Associate Accountant

Swedish Trade Development Inc

Associate Accountant

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Fully Company Paid Insurance

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Vision insurance

    About Business Sweden

    Business Sweden established in 1994 and has since rapidly expanded to 40+ countries with 550+ employees all over the world. In the US, we have offices in New York, San Francisco and Chicago. Together, we make up one of the most successful, progressive and dynamic business units in Business Sweden in the largest economy in the world. Our role is to help Swedish companies reach their full international potential by providing consultancy services and administrative support.

    Why We Need You?

    To support our clients – You will provide external clients with financial information through administration, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements. Our clients offer products and services spanning across 7 markets from retail, innovative technologies, pharma, luxury goods and more!

    To complement our dynamic team – You will be part of a collaborative, positive, and ambitious team that provides clients with financial information through administration, research, analysis, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements.

    To grow with us– Your experience will be key to supporting our growing client base and expansion of our existing services.

    Responsibilities

    Prepare external financial statements for customers by gathering and analyzing information from general ledger system

    Perform payroll tax and sales tax registration

    Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files

    Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, initiating disbursements

    Prepare invoicing to customers, accruing revenue, recording customer payments, reconciling accounts

    Cash/Bank reconciliation, management analysis and limited forecasting

    Answer accounting and financial questions from clients by researching and interpreting data

    Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks and special projects as may be required

    Technical Skills

    Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field

    0-3 years of experience

    Knowledge of GAAP

    Proficiency in Quickbooks and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

    Soft Skills

    Strong time management skills and attention to detail

    Strong client presentation skills, ability to speak and write in a professional manner

    Social, team-oriented and team-working skills are highly valued as well as passion for growing Business Sweden

    Ability to adapt to changing business needs and welcome new challenges

    A Plus

    Working with small businesses in a variety of industries (manufacturing, retail, online)

    Knowledge in Sales Tax, Payroll Processing

    Knowledge of Business Central Software

    Flexible work from home options available.