SUMMARY:
The Junior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Accounting Department’s execution and processes of multiple entities. This individual works within a team to deliver accurate and timely information to team members, managers, and vendors. This role requires an individual who can work independently, apply policies and procedures to changing circumstances, and identify, evaluate and implement changes.
DUTIES:
- Evaluates vendor invoices and employee expense reports for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing. Processes related documents.
- Evaluates and processes contractor timesheets and invoices.
- Evaluates and processes credit card charges.
- Coordinates the Accounts Payable payment process.
- Analyzes vendor activity, accounts payable activities and financial accounts.
- Maintains accounts payable documentation supporting client invoicing requirements.
- Propose changes to accounts payable processes supporting changing needs of the company.
- Processes and analyzes payroll general ledger transactions.
- Analyzes various general ledger accounts and maintains supporting schedules.
- Supports the cash management processes.
- Supports the month end close process.
- Completes project work for development and improvement.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE:
- 2+ years’ experience in a similar role required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 Business Central is a plus.
- Residency within the Chicago Metro area required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficient with email, spreadsheets and more (ex: MS Office, Google docs).
- Ability to communicate effectively via multiple channels (verbal, written, etc.).
- Ability to be versatile and handle multiple projects and re-prioritizations.
- Ability to organize information, requires attention to detail and accurately apply policies and procedures. Understand and apply GAAP and accounting fundamentals.
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, monitor own work to ensure quality.
- Independent thinking, proactively propose change, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
- Ability to work with outside vendors and internal team members in a professional manner.
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VSA is a hybrid brand strategy and design agency. We partner with business, strategic and creative leaders, combining our strategic consulting with design-driven experiences to solve business problems and realize the future of a brand. As a hybrid agency, we blend consumer insights and data with the craft of design to activate the most meaningful, motivating and measurable experiences.
For VSA employees as well as those we recruit, we’ve adopted a long-term hybrid model that allows people to define their way of working in the way they want. This means that VSAers can work from anywhere in the United States—home, office or any place in between. Working from anywhere gives VSAers the option to find time to work alone, join others for office-based collaboration, or meet up as needed for small-group moments and client meetings. We’re also hiring with geographic “neutrality”—pursuing the best talent wherever it may live. We think having a workplace option matters most these days: Employees benefit from human interaction and the need for a change in scenery from time to time. And also, VSA benefits from a diversity of experiences and perspectives that come from seeing and participating in the larger world. All of which is why we see our offices in Chicago, New York and San Francisco as a flexible, accessible network of workspace hubs for employees to use as needed for work and interaction with colleagues.
