CPA Job in Carol Stream 60188, Illinois US

Accountant

Job Purpose:
Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Duties:
* Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

* Documents financial transactions by entering account information.

* Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.

* Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

* Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.

* Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

* Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

* Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

* Secures financial information by completing data base backups.

* Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

* Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.

* Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

* Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

* Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

* Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

* Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:
Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, SFAS Rules, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Math Skills