Staff Accountant Job at Dykema in Chicago

Join to apply for the Staff Accountant role at Dykema 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Staff Accountant role at Dykema Dykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is recruiting for a Staff Accountant in our Chicago, IL office. The Staff Accountant is responsible for internal auditing, bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, accounting systems balancing, journal entries, fixed asset system maintenance/reporting, personal property tax filings, use tax filings, and various special projects. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Performs monthly bank reconciliations for all local operating, money market and trust accounts. Records required journal entries for adjustments. Coordinates the resolution of all bank variances with Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Treasury Services. Responsible for reconciling cleared checks for all Firm accounts. Responsible for daily review of all firm bank accounts for accuracy against the Accounting System. Monitors accounts for returns (ACH, check) and helps to resolve daily account variances. Assist with the accounting systems daily balancing, month-end close cycle and year-end close cycle. Responsible for reconciliating client credit card payments monthly and resolving issues. Assist with filling all data and document requests related to the financial audits and tax returns. Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including accrued liabilities. Responsible for adding assets and projects in the fixed asset software (Sage) at the direction of the General Accounting Manager. Assist with the preparation and filing of all firm personal property tax returns. Assist with preparing monthly and annual use tax filings. Responsible for organizing accounting files (physical and electronic) including tax filings, leases and bank documents. Completes special projects as requested. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Prefer 3 years of experience, but will consider new college graduates. Experience in legal a plus. Strong understanding of general ledger, balance sheet, income statement, and financial reporting principles. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced technical skills using Excel required. Experience with Aderant accounting software, or similar highly desired. Excellent communication, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills. Pro-active, inquisitive and analytical problem solver able to exercise independent judgment with a proven track record of improvements in areas of responsibility. Ability to collaborate and cross-team with all finance team members and promote a positive work environment that embraces the diversity and abilities of all members. Requires flexibility and ability to prioritize workload effectively. Excellent attention to detail required. Benefits & Salary Dykema offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees both personally and professionally. This includes competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with flexible paid time off (PTO), holiday leave, and a retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees. Other benefits include flexible spending programs, health savings account, commuter benefits, and personal and parental leave programs. We prioritize work-life balance and offer wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Additionally, employees enjoy access to professional development programs, a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and various employee discounts and perks. We are committed to providing a benefits package that helps our team thrive and feel valued. The pay range for this position in Chicago is $67,000 annualized ($32.21/hr.) to $80,000 annualized ($38.46/hr.), based on a 40-hour work week and experience. EEO STATEMENT It is the Firm’s policy to provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis without regard to the individual’s age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, domestic partner relationship, physical characteristics, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. Dykema will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the known disabilities of employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the jobs involved. It is the responsibility of every individual concerned with personnel actions, including management, supervision, recruiting, compensation, benefits, promotions, work assignments and training, to ensure that these activities are administered consistent with the Firm’s goal of furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity. E-Verify Dykema uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Dykema by 2x Get notified about new Staff Accountant jobs in Chicago, IL . 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