36442 | Staff Accountant

Job Description Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Staff Accountant for our real estate client located in the loop. The Staff Accountant will join their team on a contract-to-hire basis, and work on a hybrid schedule. Staff Accountant Responsibilities: Month-end close duties include reconciling various balance sheet accounts, reviewing general ledger details and posting journal entries Bank reconciliations for parent company and subsidiary companies Maintain the general ledger by verifying transactions and ensuring proper coding Review accounts payable transactions and approve outgoing ACH's and Wires Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports Analyze and research variances on financials and report findings to management Financial forecasting Calculation of sales commissions Prepare ad hoc reporting for Senior management and Executives Recommend process improvements and accounting procedures Assist with external annual audit preparation and inquiries Responsible for compliance with internal controls Perform other accounting, financial, or special projects as assigned Staff Accountant Qualifications: Bachelors degreed required 5 years of experience, preferably in a corporate environment Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required Real estate industry experience preferred Must be extremely detail-oriented and possess critical thinking skills If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, please apply immediately LI-IV1