News Media Corporation Hiring for Staff Accountant Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

Staff Accountant
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team on-site in Rochelle, IL! You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial records for our company.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for accruals and variances.
• Assist in the monthly review and close process.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and expense accounts.
• Review financial reports to identify and explain variances against budget.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for various company bank accounts
• Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports
• Develop and analyze reporting for business operations and budgets
• Perform audits, ensuring adherence to standard requirements
• Create new processes to improve financial efficiency
• Report analysis and findings to management team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting required
• Expertise in accounting close processes, financial reporting and internal controls
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with accounting & financial reporting systems; knowledge of multiple systems a plus
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills- SAP, Word, Excel
• Preference given for NetSuite Oracle SuiteSuccess experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• DeKalb, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is Accrual Accounting (it’s function in generality)?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• GAAP: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location