Looking for a part-time/flexible work schedule in an intimate, fun and personable office environment? Then why not consider joining the Wilson Rogers & Company team! We are a small financial services firm and we currently have an immediate opening for an experienced bookkeeper/accountant to join our office located in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago.
This position may offer between 20-30 hours of work per month; however, hours may vary per week depending on client load/demand. Flexible as to which days you can work, but requires one to come to the office between 9:30AM – 5PM Monday through Friday. As such, this position is ideal for stay-at-home Mothers, contractors, recent retirees and other professionals seeking to remain in the workforce, yet not looking for a 40 hour per week commitment.
Pay can be made as a W2 employee or 1099 contractor for those who have their own companies.
There is also the possibility to assume greater responsibilities and duties as it relates to fractional CFO services for qualified candidates.
**** Please note that this is an experienced role (onsite not remote). ****
For reference and commute considerations, please note that our office is located at 2055 West 95th St. Chicago, IL 60643.
Job Description
In this role you will primarily be responsible for ensuring that complete and accurate financial statements are prepared for our clients, while delivering outstanding customer service. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Entry of accounting transactions
- Maintaining and reconciling general ledgers
- Entering and posting journal entries
- Bank reconciliations
- Preparing client’s monthly financial statement packages
- Maintaining a positive image
- If candidate possesses payroll processing experience, then the role can be expanded to include this duty
Must Have Qualifications
Candidates that will be considered for the role will have recent experience with the following:
- Associate’s degree in accounting or business administration (Required)
- QuickBooks Desktop and Online: 3+ years (Required)
- Bookkeeping: 3+ years (Required)
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge and experience with a Windows based computer system
- Analytical skill to research and resolve accounting issues
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate in person and via phone
- The ability to work independently and self organize/prioritize ones work
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Beneficial Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Preferred)
- QuickBooks Proadvisor Certification
- Experience processing payroll, preparing payroll tax returns and sales tax returns
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- This is an in office position during normal weekday working hours. Are you able to work in office between they days of Monday through Friday and the hours of 9:30AM - 5PM?
Education:
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)
- Quickbooks: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60643: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person