Accountant / Sr. Bookkeeper

Vangst Talent Network

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Chicago, IL, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

Our client, is a boutique accounting, investment banking and financial services firm. Our client partners with a private holding company dedicated to the emerging cannabis industry. They act as an outsource CFO to private companies with revenues between $1 Million and $30 Million. Our client is a transactional CFO and focus on companies in growth mode looking for growth capital. They also act as a multi-family office and provide direct investment due diligence and negotiate transactions and terms sheets to families and individuals seeking to invest in private placement transactions.

Our client currently seeks a seasoned accountant professional within our growing organization. Our ideal candidate is professional, passionate about their field and eager to explore new opportunities that will challenge you and broaden your horizons.

  • Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
  • QuickBooks
  • Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
  • Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
  • Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
  • Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
  • Maintains historical records by filing documents.
  • Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Degree in accounting or equivalent experience
  • Proven work experience as a bookkeeper
  • 3 + years of bookkeeping experience
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to think fast and solve problems
  • Punctual
  • Highly self-motivated
  • Energetic / go-getter
  • Willing to go above and beyond expectations to do whatever it takes to complete the job efficiently

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Manage financial transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare reports, ensure legal compliance, and support financial operations.

Job title

Accountant / Sr. Bookkeeper

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Chicago, IL, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

QuickBooksgeneral ledgerfinancial reportsreconciliationlegal compliance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

bookkeepingfinancial reportingQuickBooks
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City