Accounting Coordinator

About the role

The Administrative team in our Chicago office is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to support the overall business operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the business operations by coordinating bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Work closely with the Staff Accountant, Operations Manager, and other administrative team members.
• Perform accounting transactions (AP, AR, JEs).
• Perform timely bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivables.
• Carefully coordinate regular review of balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Maintain financial data confidentiality.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience.
• Professional experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of state and federal tax form processes.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet timely obligations with many clients.
• Knowledge of accounting processes and advances mathematical skills.
• Skilled using various accounting software and experience troubleshooting common accounting program problems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek Ajera is a plus.
• Experience with Architectural/Engineering industry is a plus.
• Active CPA license.
• Experience managing or assisting payroll processing.

Personal Qualities, Other Skills/Abilities

• A highly organized working style.
• Confident in learning new software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task by working on multiple overlapping projects.
• Motivated self-starter and fast learner committed to learning on the job and personal self-development.

Benefits

dbHMS offers a competitive benefits package* that includes:

• 401(k)
• Insurance - Health, Dental, Vision and Life
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Trade Organization dues
• Re-Imbursement

Waiting period may apply.