Staff Accountant (Hybrid) #36282
Accounting Finance
Rosemont , IL Contract To Hire Apr 19, 2024
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our client for a hybrid opportunity in Rosemont, IL! The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a wide range of accounting tasks, including but not limited to maintaining overall controls on revenue, coordinating with the Collections team, completing daily bank deposits and reconciliations, project accounting, month-end close activities, and assisting with audit and tax requests. This Contract-to-Hire opportunity offers $25-$30/Hour!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain overall controls on revenue to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Coordinate with the Collections team to ensure accurate Accounts Receivable reporting.
  • Complete daily bank deposits and reconcile bank statements on a daily basis.
  • Manage project accounting, including cost and revenue recognition.
  • Perform month-end close activities, including accruals and equity roll-forwards.
  • Review and approve Purchase Orders in line with budgets.
  • Review and approve expense reports and corporate credit card activity.
  • Prepare schedules and analysis for internal and external audit support.
  • Prepare and issue 1099s as necessary.
  • Prepare and review cash flow forecasting.
  • Analyze Budgets vs Actuals and prepare weekly sales reports.
  • Assist with Balance Sheet and Profit/Loss reconciliations, analysis, and reporting.
  • Assist with Cash management and month-end reporting.
  • Assist the controller with commissions accounting and ad hoc requests from Corporate in the UK.
  • Assist the controller with audit and tax requests.

Competencies:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 2-3 years of work experience in a similar role.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Ability to build trust internally and externally and maintain a professional image.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with non-accounting leaders.
  • Proficient in Excel, with a minimum of Vlookup and PivotTable experience.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and work in a fast-paced environment.

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.