TAWANI Enterprises, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expTAWANI Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide accounting services for various affiliated companies and not-for-profit organizations. The role involves maintaining and analyzing the general ledger, performing month-end closing activities, and preparing financial statements.
Angel InvestmentProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Assist the Controller with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting/Finance Department including budget review and analysis
Review the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately
Review Payroll entries and review payroll account reconciliations. Initiate payroll cash transfers
Review the processing of cash receipts, review revenue and receivables and work closely with the operations teams to ensure that revenues and receivables are reconciled at any given time
Review credit card expense reports and receipts submitted by cardholders on monthly basis
Review the processing of functional expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, if necessary
Enter Fixed Assets in subledger and maintain/review Fixed Assets’ subledger for Impairments, Disposals. Additions, and Sales
Prepare and maintain audit schedules throughout the year pertaining to assigned areas of responsibility for use by independent auditors
Prepare and review final financial statement packets. Also prepare monthly reports to management
Investigate budget variances by contacting department heads to identify issues and, if necessary, aid in understanding the variances to ensure the financial reports are stated appropriately
Maintain and update the general ledger system, by verifying that the sub-ledger interfaces of accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable systems are correctly integrated into the GL system, thus assuring that all financial reports are balanced. Ensure all financial reports are prepared in accordance with GAAP
Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany reconciliations
Prepare and review preliminary financial statements by independently analyzing accounts, confirming account balances, identifying account discrepancies and making corrections in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Coordinate with Property Managers on variance reports, AR/bad debt review, and lease activity
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Prepare Investor Statements
Take on leadership role with regards to communicating with and training fellow staff on systems and process enhancements
Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and policies/procedures
Identify opportunities to streamline processes to increase timeliness, efficiency, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting
Responsible for special projects as assigned by Controller or CFO
Correspond professionally with all levels within and outside the organization
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required
Strong knowledge of accounting principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data and making computations to compile financial records
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Demonstrated proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ability to provide exceptional client service with a high professional demeanor and ability to handle matters confidentially
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively communicate with all levels including clients, team members and team leadership
Excellent organization and time management skills. Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
Ability to handle stress and work well under pressure and with minimal supervision
Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Minimum 4-5 years of experience in accounting
Proficient knowledge of accounting software
Preferred
CPA preferred
Real Estate and Property Management Experience is preferred
Background or exposure to not-for-profit organizational accounting is a plus
Experience with system transitions, system implementations, and software migrations is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K Match
Paid Time Off
Company
TAWANI Enterprises, Inc.
A visionary umbrella organization with an entrepreneurial outlook, TAWANI Enterprises has a private equity portfolio of startup and mature innovative companies in various industries; and not-for-profit interests through Foundation work and military history and education organizations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jennifer N. Pritzker
President & CEO
Kimberlee Carr, ARM, CPM
Chief Operating Officer of Real Estate/Managing Broker
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