Staff Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Rewards Network. Chicago · no salary stated · we estimate $84,375–$117,125.
Rewards Network has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Prepare journal entries and help move the monthly close through to completion
- Reconcile cash, receivables, prepaid and other assets, fixed assets, and payroll accounts each month
- Explain departmental expense variances by working with Finance on budget-to-actual differences
- Maintain accounting software and help build weekly forecasts for general ledger expenses
- Support external audit documentation, internal audit testing, and special projects
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; a CPA is an advantage
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros
- Strong organization, analytical ability, communication, and interpersonal skills
Who this fits
This role suits an accountant who can work independently and collaborate with a team, with room for career development over time. The position is based onsite in Chicago.
From the employer
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network powers the leading dining rewards programs in North America. Thousands of restaurants benefit from the financial and marketing services provided by the company, which include access to capital and numerous promotional programs via email, mobile and social media.
Rewards Network offers its dining programs in partnership with major airline frequent flyer programs, several of the nation’s largest bank card issuers, numerous key players in the loyalty marketing industry and dozens of national corporations. Our millions of active members include frequent flyers, corporate cardholders and a pool of diners who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for month-end close, account reconciliation and analysis, assisting with the external audit, assisting with internal operational audit testing, consolidations and special projects as needed. We are looking for an individual who has excellent attention to detail, has strong communication skills, has a strong work ethic, is a quick thinker and will get the job done. Company needs a flexible individual who can work independently as well as in a team environment. This is great opportunity for the individual seeking career development/advancement over time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Prepares month-end close Journal Entries and assists with the monthly close cycle.
•Prepares monthly account reconciliations, including Cash, Accounts Receivable, Prepaid and Other Assets, Fixed Assets, Payroll related accounts.
•Fields questions related to actual departmental expenses incurred, works with Finance to explain differences between budgeted and actual amounts.
•Prepares accrual/expense analyses as-needed.
•Maintains accounting software (Add accounts, adjust dimensions, create rules, etc.).
•Assists in the preparation of weekly financial forecasts that include detailed expense forecasting of general ledger accounts.
•Assists in the preparation of year-end audit related documentation and support.
•Participates in special projects as needed
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; CPA a plus
•3-5 years accounting experience preferred
•Advanced MS Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, Macros
•Experience with general accounting software preferred
•Excellent organizational and analytical skills required
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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