Downtown Chicago family office looking for a talented and motivated Senior Accountant to join a busy and expanding team.  

The list below includes, but does not limit, the tasks and responsibilities required by the position. The employee must accomplish the tasks individually or by coordinating with the Controller and/or other staff members.

• Maintain financial record of assets and prepare financial reports for companies, trusts and foundations
• Execute all cash disbursements including ACH payments, wire transfers and checks for various entities
• Reconcile weekly cash balance report to general ledger
• Lead the general ledger accounting, including journal entries, custody reconciliations, closing statements, analysis and schedules
• Lead the year end close of various entities of the general ledger
• Review current reporting and general accounting procedures, and assist in implementing improvements where necessary and possible
• Back up for weekly payroll processing for various entities
• Work with external auditors and ensure the completion and accuracy of all work papers
• Gather tax documents, record partnership K-1’s to the general ledger for various investments and provide tax documents to tax preparer

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of three-five years’ experience in accounting and financial reporting
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Overall understanding of accounting procedures and practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Philosophy - no job is too small
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, proficient in excel and word