Ottawa: Staff Accountant March 25, 2025

LMKSA

Located in Ottawa, IL

Pay: 75,000-80,000

Job Full Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant 💼
Location: Ottawa, IL 📍
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary ✨

Are you a detail-oriented accounting whiz ready to shine in a fast-paced environment? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Staff Accountant who loves numbers and is passionate about streamlining processes! Join a growing vibrant team in Ottawa, IL, and make a real impact while growing your career. 🚀

Key Responsibilities 🔍

• Cash Applications & Reconciliation:

  • Assist with cash applications and reconcile transactions to the general ledger each week. 📊

• Intercompany & Commission Management:

  • Monitor and balance intercompany accounts. 🔄
  • Prepare monthly commission reports and route them for approval. 📝

• Expense & Payment Processing:

  • Process employee expense reports for the corporate office. 💳
  • Set up corporate ACH and wire payments. 💸

• Financial Reporting & GL Close:

  • Assist in the financial reporting process for internal management reporting. 📈
  • Perform monthly GL close tasks, including corporate payroll entries and GL account reconciliations. 📑

• Sales Tax & Software Maintenance:

  • Balance sales tax entries using Avalara tax software, including maintenance and new set-ups. 🧾

• Communication & Team Coordination:

  • Manage email inbox, task lists, and regular team communications. 📧
  • Build and maintain strong business relationships with team members and key employees. 🤝

• Process Improvement & Innovation:

  • Develop and maintain up-to-date work instructions for core responsibilities. 🔧
  • Actively pursue opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance processes. ⚡

• Additional Duties:

  • Assist with audit requests as needed. ✅
  • Excel at managing multiple technology platforms and inputs with high accuracy. 

Qualifications 🎓

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills. 💻
  • Experience with tax software (Avalara preferred) and various accounting technology platforms. 🖥️

• Organizational & Communication Skills:

  • Excellent project and task management with effective planning, communication, and a deadline-focused approach. ⏰
  • Adaptable to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of work. 🔄

• Personal Attributes:

  • Detail-driven and highly organized with a strong customer service orientation. 🌟
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a desire to learn and grow. 🌱

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career and bring your passion for numbers and innovation to our team? Apply today and let's create something amazing together! 🎉

Ottawa, IL
2022
2711 North Columbus Street
Ottawa, IL 61350

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