Staff Accountant

at T.Y. Lin International in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

This accounting staff-level position is primarily responsible for supporting transaction accounting, monthly close, financial reporting, and internal control activities. This is an opportunity for someone to build a career with a fast-growing business and be a part of improving the financial processes and procedures of the organization.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain accounting files and records as assigned.

Analyzes data and trends by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information for accuracy.

Prepares transaction (e.g. journal entries, cash disbursements, cash receipts) and account reconciliations.

Ensures financial data is accurate and complete before processing in Deltek Vision.

Helps review and maintain accounting procedures, recommends opportunities for change.

Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including Bank accounts.

Meets all monthly, quarterly, and annual process and reporting deadlines.

Provide support with budget versus actual reporting and variance analysis as needed.

Proactively communicates potential issues to Manager.

Proactively initiates monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities.

Participates in special projects, analysis, and ad-hoc tasks as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE):

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

1-5 years of experience in related field.

Industry experience preferred (Engineering/Architecture).

Required strong attention to detail, deadline-oriented, and excellent communication skills.

Understanding of GAAP and FAR regulations.

Deltek Vision systems experience preferred.

Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.

High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

Additional Information

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

TYLinis an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

T.Y. Lin International is an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.