Senior Staff Accountant

at 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location: Chicago IL 60601
Duration: 5 months will be extended
Shift timings: : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday – Friday

Job Description:
To perform accounting and financial duties using standardized methods and procedures by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Under the accounting managers of financial reporting and analysis, this position collects, analyzes, researches, documents, interprets, audits, and reports financial data for IHDA ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports), as well as prepares financial statements (governmental and proprietary reporting), assists with annual audits, and completes monthly and quarterly reporting.

Required Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in accounting is required. 4 years of experience in accounting is required. Requires proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong time management, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles). Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Strict attention to detail. Possess excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

Role & Responsibilities:
Prepares timely monthly reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts, including the preparation of the necessary journal entries.
Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close.
Prepares timely monthly board reports and director variance reports.
Support the annual audit process by timely preparing assigned audit schedules.
Complete annual GAAP Package analysis.
Support the annual financial reporting as requested.
Support the annual GFOA certification for financial reporting.
Collaborate with other teams to resolve accounting and financial reporting issues.
Analyze monthly and quarterly variances to identify trends and potential areas of concern
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
Perform other duties and other special analyses as assigned but not limited.
High School Diploma/GED: Completion of high school or GED. Must be able to prove completion if necessary.
Computer Software Skills:
Basic knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, word processor programs (Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or other as approved by the end-user), spreadsheet programs (Excel, Lotus, Quattro Pro, or other as approved by the end-user), database software (Microsoft Access, or other as approved by the End-User), email software program (Microsoft Outlook or other as approved by the End-User), Internet search browsers, and have general computer knowledge with ability to learn new software programs quickly.

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.