Full Charge Bookkeeper

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

Chicago, ILJob$70–80K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$70–80K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Full Charge Bookkeeper. The Full Charge Bookkeeper will maintain the company’s general ledger, accounting records, and financial reporting systems, record and reconcile transactions, prepare periodic financial statements, manage Sage 100 Contractor, oversee payroll calculations and union payroll codes, handle tax filings, and ensure confidentiality of financial and personnel information.

Key focus areas include Maintain the general ledger, accounting records, and financial reporting systems., Record, reconcile, and safeguard all financial transactions and company assets., and Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with supporting schedules..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or Related Field, 3+ Years Accounting Experience, and Legally Authorized To Work In The United States. Important skills include Accounting Knowledge, Financial Reporting, Reconciliations, Corporate Tax, Sales Tax, and Payroll Tax.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Accounting KnowledgeFinancial ReportingReconciliationsCorporate TaxSales TaxPayroll TaxGeneral ComplianceJournal EntriesGeneral Ledger AccuracyFinancial DocumentationAccounting SoftwareComputer SkillsCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailManage Multiple DeadlinesSage 100 ContractorSound JudgmentManage Multiple PrioritiesGeneral Ledger ActivityFinancial TransactionsPrepare Interim Financial StatementsFinancial AnalysisBank ReconciliationsTax FilingsPayroll ActivitiesUnion-Related Payroll ComponentsExternal ReviewsAuditsIntercompany ActivityState RegistrationsPrequalification DocumentationGeneral Compliance RequirementsPreparing Journal EntriesMaintaining General Ledger AccuracyProducing Supporting Financial DocumentationQuickBooksAccountingPayrollConfidentiality

Qualifications

Bookkeeping ExperiencePayroll ExperienceAbility to Manage Staff

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Essential Responsibilities

General Accounting

  • Maintain the company's general ledger, accounting records, and financial reporting systems.

  • Record, reconcile, and safeguard all financial transactions and company assets.

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.

  • Review and audit accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.

  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations.

  • Reconcile and audit intercompany transactions.

  • Manage state business filings, registrations, and compliance requirements.

  • Coordinate external audits, including state, union, insurance, and regulatory audits.

  • Complete Statement of Experience (SOE) and prequalification applications for state agencies and other organizations.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of all financial records, reports, and proprietary business information.

Sage 100 Contractor Administration

  • Perform and support all accounting-related functions within Sage 100 Contractor.

  • Maintain system security settings, user permissions, and appropriate access controls.

  • Protect sensitive financial data and ensure system confidentiality and data integrity.

Payroll Administration

  • Set up and maintain payroll calculations and earnings codes.

  • Create and maintain union payroll codes.

  • Process payroll, including checks and direct deposits.

  • Prepare, verify, submit, and remit union reports and payments.

  • Calculate, file, and remit federal, state, and local payroll taxes.

  • Maintain employee vacation and sick leave balances.

  • Support timekeeping and attendance processes.

  • Safeguard confidential employee payroll, compensation, and personnel information.

Accounts Receivable

  • Process invoice voids and adjustments.

  • Review and process customer credit applications.

  • Support accounts receivable functions while maintaining the confidentiality of customer financial information.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements.

  • Assist with tax filings, reporting, and regulatory compliance activities.

  • Protect confidential tax records and financial documentation.

Confidentiality Requirements

This position requires access to confidential financial, payroll, personnel, banking, customer, vendor, and proprietary company information. The Staff Accountant is expected to:

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all company and employee information.

  • Protect sensitive financial and business records from unauthorized disclosure.

  • Comply with all company policies regarding confidentiality, data security, and record retention.

  • Exercise discretion and professionalism when handling confidential matters.

  • Report any suspected breach of confidential information in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision

  • 401K

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bookkeeping experience

  • Payroll

  • SAGE is required, Or QuickBooks

  • Don’t need prior management experience but need to be ok managing staff.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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