Job Description
LaSalle Network has partnered with an established online retail company based in Niles, IL to hire a Special Projects Accountant. As a Special Projects Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the finance and accounting teams with various financial reporting, month-end close and data analysis tasks.
The ideal candidate will be able to utilize their expertise in SQL and VBA to extract, manipulate and analyze financial data to drive business insights and support decision-making processes. Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail will be key in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
This role is budgeted up to a base of $100,000 and will be hybrid in office three days a week in Niles, IL. This client is an employee-owned organization, and this position will be eligible for their ESOP plan.
Special Projects Accountant Responsibilities:
- Perform month-end closing procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations and financial statement preparation
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, providing insights and recommendations to management
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, budgeting and decision-making processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial data for special projects, providing accurate and actionable information
- Identify process improvements and streamline financial reporting procedures
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, company policies and relevant regulations
- Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations
- Provide support and guidance to team members on financial analysis and reporting matters
Special Projects Accountant Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles, with a focus on financial reporting and analysis
- Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Proficiency in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) for automation and customization of financial processes
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and month-end close procedures
- Experience with financial modeling and forecasting
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team-oriented environment
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or relevant certification preferred
- Experience in the retail industry or e-commerce sector preferred
- Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred
If you are interested in the Special Projects Accountant role, please apply today!
Thank you,
Arden Dyer
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network
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