Accounting Clerk

Location: Northern

## Accounting Clerk Apply:
Chicago:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-4167

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.  
** Success at SOM Means*
* * Ideas:  We believe in a meritocracy of ideas.  We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
* Knowledge:  We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning.  We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
* Product:  We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
* Individual:
We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work.  Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
* Team:
We value the power of interdisciplinary integration.  A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
* Firm:
We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
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* Position Overview:

** We are seeking a detail-oriented, curious, and communicative Accounting clerk to join our Finance Department. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and assist finance leadership with a broad range of entry level accounting assignments with some clerk duties as well. This position will interact with the finance team s is a great entry level position where you will have exposure to a variety of financial elements!

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* Key Responsibilities:

**** Treasury
* ** Performs daily cash reporting to management
* Assist Treasury Manager with bank reconciliations & other account reconciliations
* Gathers necessary data for monthly/quarterly debt compliance reporting for the bank  
** Partner Accounting
*** Prepare, Maintain & File Partner Deliverables  
** Tax
* ** Prepare certified mail and complete mail runs as necessary
* Assist Tax Manager with Partner deliverables
* Assist with data clean-up and review for Form 1099s
* Assist with year-end compilation of tax return packages  
** Financial Reporting and other duties as needed
*** Assist financial reporting and compliance team with account reconciliations, develop and maintain supporting documentation
* Route various documents and secure necessary signatures
* Code and submit invoices to Accounts Payable after receiving approvals
* Maintain recordkeeping, file structure and google drives
* Other assignments and tasks as requested
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* Qualifications:

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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
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* Experience:

** Entry Level - 1-2 years of office experience a plus
* ** Technical

Skills:

** Familiarity with Microsoft and Google suite including Microsoft Excel, Google sheets, Microsoft Word, and Google docs. Position requires a strong desire to learn these products fully
* ** Analytical Abilities:
** Keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
* ** Communication

Skills:

** Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* ** Team

Collaboration:

** Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks effectively  Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $55,000 to $65,000.