Company Information:  Not-For-Profit organization offering education, certification and other services for industry professionals.  Conveniently located in Chicago-Loop.

Position Overview:  The Senior Accountant will collaborate with the Vice President of Finance in areas including but not limited to:  forecasting, planning, budgeting, financial statements, banking, cash management, investments, major purchases financing decisions, A/P, A/R, tax administration, governmental reporting and fixed assets.  Supervises A/P and A/R staff.

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare account analysis and reconciliations
• Prepare timely and accurate journal entries and financial statements
• Prepare daily cash report and cash requirements
• Reconcile Scholarship Funds and Pension Plan account
• Assist and provide information to all departments as required in the annual budgeting process
• Assist in the preparation of year-end working papers for annual audit
• Collaborate in ensuring compliance with all tax and license filings, reports, and payments
• Research vendor invoice or payment discrepancies and discuss with vendors
• Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5 years of progressive, related experience in accounting
• Supervisory experience a plus

***Salary Commensurate with Experience; Benefits include excellent 401k plan***