Staff Accountant- Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Remote in the Midwest

KO Business Solutions is proud to be working with a growing firm specializing in accounting tax and consulting services based in Philadelphia and Chicago who is currently seeking an additional Staff Accountant Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable to join their Chicago team. Our client provides a variety of accounting tax and consulting services to help business owners and nonprofits focus on what they do best: fulfill their missions and lead in the communities they serve. If you re ready to build a successful and rewarding career with a company who has set out to bridge the gap between traditional bookkeepers and business owners we may have just the perfect fit for you!

Location: Remote in the Midwestern US

Compensation: $65000$75000

Job Type: Fulltime Direct Hire

Description

Our client services small to mediumsized businesses and nonprofits across a variety of industries to provide costeffective and comprehensive accounting and financial reporting services. In this role you will serve as a subject matter expert in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and procedures for one of their larger clients as well as support other accounting responsibilities as needed. Some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices
  
• Setup new vendors in accounting system manage W9 and 1099 compliance procedures
  
• Post business transactions and verify financial data
  
• Maintain records of outstanding payables and make recommendations for prioritizing payments.
  
• Verify the accuracy of payments and financial documents.
  
• Assist in creating monthly statements and reports for accounts payable.
  
• Recognize opportunities for process improvement across accounts payable.
  

Accounts Receivable:

• Create and submit invoices to customers.
  
• Post verify and record customer payments and transactions.
  
• Maintain customer files and monitor overdue payments.
  
• Coordinate communications on pastdue accounts and collections.
  
• Verify the accuracy of customer accounts and billing records.
  
• Assist in creating monthly statements and reports for accounts receivable.
  
• Recognize opportunities for process improvement across accounts receivable.
  

Other Duties:

• AP/AR Management
  
• Assist the account team with routine audits related to financial statements retirement benefit plan and workers compensation (workers comp)
  
• Participate in internal account team meetings and external client meetings
  
• Other duties as required
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to selfmanage and work independently in a remote environment.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel
  
• Ability to manage multiple clients deadlines and projects simultaneously.
  
• Strong organizational skills and very detailoriented
  
• Experience using accounting software required. Familiarity with Financial Edge Financial Edge NXT or equivalent a plus.
  

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in accounting required; bachelor s degree preferred.
  
• Minimum 3 years experience in accounts payable/receivable.
  

Benefits:

• Flexible work environment
  
• Opportunities for career advancement
  
• Retirement plan with employer match
  
• Comprehensive health insurance as well as dental and vision plans
  
• Company paid holidays and vacation time
  
• Regular team building events and company holiday parties
  

Equal Opportunity Employer