×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Accountant Work From Home

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Next Step Systems – Recruiters for Information Technology Jobs Top IT Recruiting Firm
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Accountant, Big 4 Experience Required – Work From Home

Accountant, Big 4 Experience Required – Work From Home

We are currently looking for an Accountant for a great work from home opportunity. Candidates should have no more than 1 – 3 years of Big 4 accounting experience. This position is 100% Remote.

Accountant Responsibilities:
  • Perform day-to-day accounting duties primarily in accounts payable, cash management, monthly closes, regulatory reporting and other duties as assigned.
  • Cash management responsibilities include transferring cash between entities, processing disbursements across multiple bank accounts and currencies and performing bank reconciliations.
  • General ledger responsibilities include preparing and posting journal entries and assisting with general ledger maintenance.
  • Assist with monthly close activities such as preparing and posting journal entries and preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist with financial and regulatory audits.
  • Understand and apply regulatory and accounting rules to internal processes and procedures.
  • Interact directly with company personnel and management as needed.
  • Assist on projects and other ad hoc assignments as needed.
  • Collaborating with other team members to help solve problems and make process improvements / automation.
Accountant

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred GPA of 3.5 or higher).
  • No more than 1 – 3 years of Big 4 accounting experience is required.
  • Sound understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Experience with General Ledger (GL).
  • Proficient in MS Office software, with advanced knowledge of Excel (VBA/Macros a plus).
  • Basic programming skills and/or SQL knowledge a plus.
  • CPA a plus.
  • Knowledge of Great Plains/Management Reporter/Workplace/Paper Save/SQL, Trading operations, Financial statements’ audits are a plus.
  • Technologically focused with a drive toward efficiency, process improvement and automation.
  • Highly motivated Accountant who can work efficiently and prioritize appropriately in a highly demanding environment.
  • Manage high-pressure situations professionally, calmly and with a sense of urgency.
  • Displays a passion for the field of accounting.
  • Proactive and self–motivated to work independently to achieve both individual and team goals.
  • Detail oriented with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work.
  • Excellent verbal and communication skills.
  • Superior organizational skills, a strong work ethic and unquestionable integrity.
  • Capable of learning new things quickly in a rapidly growing/changing business.
  • Ability to work individually and in a team environment and provide progress reports without being prompted.
  • Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to prioritize.
  • Ambitious personality who is not afraid of a challenge.
  • Problem solver with superior analytical and reconciliation skills.
  • Ability to professionally interact with staff and management.
Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance policy, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, etc.

#J-18808-Ljbffr
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

Job Posting Language
Employment Category
Education (minimum level)
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary