Contribution Accountant / General Accountant Job at Benefits Management Group In

Benefits Management Group, Inc. (BMGI) is a growing third-party administrator of union employee benefit funds. We are currently seeking an accountant/bookkeeper for a fast-paced environment in our Oak Brook office. Candidate must be a self-starter and detail oriented. Experience in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office software is required, and computer proficiency is a must. The role starts in the Contribution Accounting department to obtain an understanding of accounting for union contributions before moving into the Accounting department to handle full accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribution Accounting Department – Recording cash receipt reports in proprietary software; following up with employers on payment issues; reconciling month-end totals generated from proprietary software to bank deposits; onboarding employers to remit and pay contributions; maintaining orderly files for all accounting source documents; answering telephone calls from employers, participants and providers with eligibility questions.
• Accounting Department – Full understanding of accounting tasks (General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable); experience reading investment statements and posting investment activity; reconciling bank and investment accounts; reviewing and reconciling contributions with QuickBooks; working in the General Ledger creating entries; closing the books timely for month-end and year-end; analyzing financial statements; generating reports and sending financials to the account executive; coordinating with outside auditors during year-end audits; maintaining orderly files for all accounting source documents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Associates degree or higher in accounting preferred
• Strong attention to detail, well organized, ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to read and interpret investment statements; CPA is a plus
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Information Services

Location: Oak Brook, IL