Accounting Specialist - Contract to Hire

The Accounting Specialist will perform a wide range of financial, accounting, and billing functions under the direct management of the CFO and Controller. This person will be responsible for handling a high volume of accounts payable and accounts receivable. Additionally, they will assist in the processing of financial transactions, including invoicing, monitoring accounts, processing payments, reporting and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires strong attention to detail and both strong organizational and communication skills to ensure accurate and timely financial operations. This role is based in our Chicago office with a hybrid (in office 2 days per week/work from home) work schedule. This role is a 4-month contract with the opportunity for a full time role, pending performance.

• Process the firm’s accounts payable and accounts receivable with the guidance of the CFO and Controller. 
• Provide accounting and bookkeeping services utilizing Microsoft Dynamics GP.  
• Review and complete monthly general ledger account reconciliations. 
• Review Payroll deposits and filing and reconcile withholding accounts.
• Assist with reviewing and processing employee expense reports for payment. 
• Assist with reviewing and reconciling monthly credit card statements. 
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliation.  
• Provide support to CFO and Controller with annual bank and statutory audit. 
• Assist CFO with periodic internal reporting needs. 
• Filing paperwork in accordance with company process.  
• Work with accounting team and other departments on ad hoc requests.  
• Other tasks or duties as assigned by the CFO and Controller. 

Requirements

• Experience in project management, accounting or related field. 
• 3 -5 years' experience working with full cycle A/P & A/R. 
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred. 
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook, Excel and Microsoft Word. High Proficiency in Excel.  
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports. 
• Attention to detail and accuracy.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  
• Strong mathematical skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must have strong problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects with changing priorities. 
• High degree of integrity. 
• Ability to work in Ferguson Partners' Chicago office two days per week

Benefits

This role is a 4-month contract with the opportunity for a full time role, pending performance. The compensation range is $35-40 per hour with 30-40 hours per week.