Accountant Work From Home
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
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:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
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 include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance policy, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, etc.
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