Financial Analyst/Accountant in Chicago, Illinois

Description

The salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]

You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.

• Complete various reports for accounting; itemize transactions on various reports into spreadsheets.

• Conduct variance analysis on retail performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Analyze sales, margins, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with retail goals.

• Monitor retail department budgets to ensure adherence and highlight variances

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

• Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP

• Reconcile accounts related to retail operations, including inventory and accounts payable.

• Track and analyze key retail metrics such as inventory turnover, foot traffic, and basket size.

• Utilize retail POS systems to extract and analyze data.

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.

• Enhance retail reporting systems to improve data visibility for stakeholders

• Accounts Receivable:

• • Process and reconcile all customer invoices and payments.
• • Research and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.
• • Maintain accurate customer account records.
• • Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports.
• • Assist in the collection of outstanding debts.

• Accounts Payable:

• • Process and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.
• • Maintain accurate vendor records.
• • Prepare and analyze monthly accounts payable reports.
• • Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.
• • Assist with vendor relations.

• Sales Tax:

• • Prepare and file monthly/quarterly sales tax returns accurately and on time.
• • Maintain accurate sales tax records and reconciliations.
• • Research and stay updated on sales tax laws and regulations.
• • Assist with audits and tax examinations.

• Developing spreadsheets

  Requirements

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication, able to present complex data.

• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

• Project management skills

  To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]

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