Swedish Trade Development Inc
Associate Accountant
Swedish Trade Development Inc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Home office stipend
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
About Business Sweden
Business Sweden has offices in 40+ countries and 550+ employees all over the world. In the US, we have offices in New York, San Francisco and Chicago. Together, we make up one of the most successful, progressive and dynamic business units in Business Sweden in the largest economy in the world. Our role is to help Swedish companies reach their full international potential by providing consultancy services and administrative support.
Why We Need You?
To support our clients – You will provide external clients with financial information through administration, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements. Our clients offer products and services spanning across 7 markets from retail, innovative technologies, pharma, luxury goods and more!
To complement our dynamic team – You will be part of a collaborative, positive, and ambitious team that provides clients with financial information through administration, research, analysis, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements.
To grow with us– Your experience will be key to supporting our growing client base and expansion of our existing services.
Responsibilities
Offering support and advisory services across a variety of client accounts from startups to established corporations.
Actively engage in client dialogues, understand client’s needs, and promote our service offerings when appropriate
Interpret and present prospective client’s month end financials to their
Adopt and manage existing client accounts, including: bank set up, processing payroll, updating benefit deductions, and managing business insurance
Researching and interpreting data, answering accounting and financial questions including tax returns, sales tax, how to book AP/AR/Invoicing etc.
Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts and closing the months
Prepare external financial statements for customers by gathering and analyzing information from general ledger system
Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, initiating disbursements
Prepare invoicing to customers, accruing revenue, recording customer payments
Cash/bank reconciliation, management analysis and limited forecasting
Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time by Controller or Accounting Team
Accomplish our organization’s mission to help Swedish companies grow in U.S.
Technical Skills
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field
1-2 years of experience
Must be very proficient in use of Quickbooks (Premier, Accountant, Online) or similar accounting software
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
Good knowledge of GAAP
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English language
Soft Skills
Strong client presentation skills, ideally from a background as a consultant or advisor
Client focused with an emphasis on relationship building to promote client retention
Ability to prioritize efficiently and strong accountability for meeting deadlines
Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and analyze data
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and welcome new challenges
Collaborative, social and team-working skills are highly valued as well as passion for growing Business Sweden
A Plus
Knowledge in Sales Tax, Payroll Processing and Benefits Administration
Knowledge of Microsoft NAV
Knowledge of IFRS principles
Business Central experience
Working with small businesses in a variety of industries (manufacturing, retail, online)
Experience working at a public accounting firm is a plus, ability to manage multiple client accounts by making accurate entries in various accounting programs (AP/AR, processing payroll, manage sales tax, bookkeeping, full cycle accounting)
Flexible work from home options available.
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Home office stipend
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
About Business Sweden
Business Sweden has offices in 40+ countries and 550+ employees all over the world. In the US, we have offices in New York, San Francisco and Chicago. Together, we make up one of the most successful, progressive and dynamic business units in Business Sweden in the largest economy in the world. Our role is to help Swedish companies reach their full international potential by providing consultancy services and administrative support.
Why We Need You?
To support our clients – You will provide external clients with financial information through administration, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements. Our clients offer products and services spanning across 7 markets from retail, innovative technologies, pharma, luxury goods and more!
To complement our dynamic team – You will be part of a collaborative, positive, and ambitious team that provides clients with financial information through administration, research, analysis, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements.
To grow with us– Your experience will be key to supporting our growing client base and expansion of our existing services.
Responsibilities
Offering support and advisory services across a variety of client accounts from startups to established corporations.
Actively engage in client dialogues, understand client’s needs, and promote our service offerings when appropriate
Interpret and present prospective client’s month end financials to their
Adopt and manage existing client accounts, including: bank set up, processing payroll, updating benefit deductions, and managing business insurance
Researching and interpreting data, answering accounting and financial questions including tax returns, sales tax, how to book AP/AR/Invoicing etc.
Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts and closing the months
Prepare external financial statements for customers by gathering and analyzing information from general ledger system
Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, initiating disbursements
Prepare invoicing to customers, accruing revenue, recording customer payments
Cash/bank reconciliation, management analysis and limited forecasting
Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time by Controller or Accounting Team
Accomplish our organization’s mission to help Swedish companies grow in U.S.
Technical Skills
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field
1-2 years of experience
Must be very proficient in use of Quickbooks (Premier, Accountant, Online) or similar accounting software
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
Good knowledge of GAAP
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English language
Soft Skills
Strong client presentation skills, ideally from a background as a consultant or advisor
Client focused with an emphasis on relationship building to promote client retention
Ability to prioritize efficiently and strong accountability for meeting deadlines
Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and analyze data
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and welcome new challenges
Collaborative, social and team-working skills are highly valued as well as passion for growing Business Sweden
A Plus
Knowledge in Sales Tax, Payroll Processing and Benefits Administration
Knowledge of Microsoft NAV
Knowledge of IFRS principles
Business Central experience
Working with small businesses in a variety of industries (manufacturing, retail, online)
Experience working at a public accounting firm is a plus, ability to manage multiple client accounts by making accurate entries in various accounting programs (AP/AR, processing payroll, manage sales tax, bookkeeping, full cycle accounting)
Flexible work from home options available.