Ottawa: Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant 
Location: Ottawa, IL 
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary 

Are you a detail-oriented accounting whiz ready to shine in a fast-paced environment? Express Employment Professionals is on the hunt for a dynamic Staff Accountant who loves numbers and is passionate about streamlining processes! Join a growing vibrant team in Ottawa, IL, and make a real impact while growing your career. 
 

Key Responsibilities 

• Cash Applications & Reconciliation:

  • Assist with cash applications and reconcile transactions to the general ledger each week. 

• Intercompany & Commission Management:

  • Monitor and balance intercompany accounts. 
  • Prepare monthly commission reports and route them for approval. 

• Expense & Payment Processing:

  • Process employee expense reports for the corporate office. 
  • Set up corporate ACH and wire payments. 

• Financial Reporting & GL Close:

  • Assist in the financial reporting process for internal management reporting. 
  • Perform monthly GL close tasks, including corporate payroll entries and GL account reconciliations. 

• Sales Tax & Software Maintenance:

  • Balance sales tax entries using Avalara tax software, including maintenance and new set-ups. 

• Communication & Team Coordination:

  • Manage email inbox, task lists, and regular team communications. 
  • Build and maintain strong business relationships with team members and key employees. 

• Process Improvement & Innovation:

  • Develop and maintain up-to-date work instructions for core responsibilities. 
  • Actively pursue opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance processes. 

• Additional Duties:

  • Assist with audit requests as needed. 
  • Excel at managing multiple technology platforms and inputs with high accuracy. 

Qualifications 

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills. 
  • Experience with tax software (Avalara preferred) and various accounting technology platforms. 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 

• Organizational & Communication Skills:

  • Excellent project and task management with effective planning, communication, and a deadline-focused approach. 
  • Adaptable to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of work. 

• Personal Attributes:

  • Detail-driven and highly organized with a strong customer service orientation. 
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a desire to learn and grow.

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career and bring your passion for numbers and innovation to our team? Apply today and let's create something amazing together!