Intertek Building & Construction · 1 day ago
Accountant
Arlington Heights, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expIntertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. The Accountant role involves preparing financial reports, maintaining internal financial controls, and assisting with monthly and year-end closings.
Construction
Hiring Manager
Christopher Leeder CDR
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
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
Preferred
Related degrees in Business or Finance fields are also acceptable, if accompanied with relevant work experience
Preferred advanced Excel skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
And more
Company
Intertek Building & Construction
Market Access. Risk Mitigation. Total Quality Assurance.
10001+ employees
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