Junior Accountant

Showpad•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Junior Accountant at Showpad, you will be a key member of a dynamic, international finance team. You will own core accounting tasks such as cash reconciliations, fixed asset management, journal entries, and month-end close processes. You will also support the Accountant and Accounting Manager with monthly closings, expense report reviews, and accounts payable. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent in Accounting
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Previous experience of general accounting
Knowledge of GAAP
Technical accounting skills (Netsuite, Excel, …)
Flexible
Problem solving skills
Like to work in a great team in a fast paced organisation
Eager to learn, willing to have impact on a company, be more than a bookkeeper,...
Take responsibility over the work done

Responsibilities

Take the lead in cash reconciliations for multi companies and banks
Post Prepaid expenses and track them within the system for accuracy of the postings
Fixed asset management, depreciation and amortization entries
Assist the Accountant/Accounting Manager in the monthly closings and prepare Journal entries/set up and post accruals
Make the 7 day close deadline with reconciliations,Journal entries, and other task given for the close process
Review expense reports + analysis of expenses on a monthly basis
Post payroll accruals and actuals for the month
Month end balance sheet reconciliations
Back up to Accounts Payable
Back up for the PO process and expense report process