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Intertek · 1 day ago

Accountant

Arlington Heights, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$72K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. They are searching for an Accountant to join their GL team, responsible for providing financial information and reports by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining internal financial controls.

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Responsibilities

Process and reconcile account receivables and remittances

Address payment issues like double payments or other discrepancies

Engage in collection management processes as necessary

Prepare journal entries

Complete general ledger operations

Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements

Prepare analysis of accounts as requested

Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences

Assist with preparation for and coordination of the audit process

Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and staying abreast of authoritative updates and pronouncements

Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed

Other accounting and finance related special projects as directed by superiors

Research, pay, and journalize property tax invoices, while coordinating with Tax team for renditions filing

Qualification

Technical accounting skillsUS GAAPLawsonExcel skillsGeneral computer skillsAttention to detailTime managementCommunication skillsCustomer focus

Required

Bachelor's degree required; minimum 3 years of experience

Demonstration of technical accounting skills

Timely – meets deadlines as necessary

Experience with various types of reporting and presentation of data

Extreme attention to detail

Working knowledge of US GAAP

Understanding of confidentiality, coordination, thoroughness, quality focus, objectivity

General computer and ERP systems skills

Intermediate Excel skills are required

Working knowledge of Lawson is required

Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work

Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines

Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management

Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats

Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties

Must be customer focused and quality driven

Ability to travel as business needs dictate