Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Connect Search, LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Connect Search, LLC, located in Willowbrook, IL. Connect Search, LLC oversees its internal financial operations and ensures accuracy in financial reporting. This Staff Accountant role is pivotal in managing core financial processes, contributing to strategic financial planning, and maintaining the integrity of financial data across the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Willowbrook, IL

• Mission: Owns the accuracy of financial reporting and manages key operational accounting processes for the company.
• Tech Stack: NetSuite, Navan

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Credit Card and Employee Reimbursements: Oversee the company credit card process, verifying appropriate accounting, and process employee reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses.
• Handle Prepaid Expenses: Own the prepaid process, recording monthly amortization, and ensuring accurate financial treatment.
• Perform Month-End Close Activities: Prepare and record essential journal entries during the month-end close process.
• Oversee Vendor Invoicing: Understand, review, and approve invoices from vendors, ensuring appropriate accounting and payment processing.
• Conduct Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for a set of accounts, contribute to ad-hoc analysis reports, and report on company travel spend.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Possesses a college degree in finance or accounting, complemented by a thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and familiarity with financial accounting statements.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required. However, a CPA certification is preferred to excel in this role.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to tasks.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes, effectively prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills for clear interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, taking ownership of assigned duties.
• Bonus: Experience with NetSuite and Navan accounting software is highly valued.