Bookkeeper

BookkeeperCompany OverviewOur client is an established, privately held organization with a diverse range of business operations throughout the greater Chicago area. The company maintains an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their responsibilities and contribute to the organization's continued success.The organization is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and assist with financial administration across multiple business entities.This opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys hands-on bookkeeping, managing multiple priorities, and working closely with company leadership in a smaller team environment.Location, Compensation & BenefitsLocation: Northbrook, ILWork Arrangement: Fully onsite, Monday–FridayEmployment Type: Full-timeCompensation: 70k-80k basePosition OverviewThe Bookkeeper will oversee recurring bookkeeping and transactional accounting activities across multiple business entities.Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating vendor payments, processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reporting requirements.The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage accounting information across multiple companies simultaneously.The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting professional who enjoys hands-on bookkeeping, understands general accounting principles, and can independently manage detailed financial responsibilities in a fast-paced business environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage recurring bookkeeping activities across multiple business entitiesReview incoming vendor invoices and assign expenses to appropriate accounts and cost classificationsMaintain organized payment records and coordinate timely vendor disbursementsProcess accounts payable transactions and ensure accurate supporting documentationMaintain detailed accounting records and ensure financial transactions are recorded accuratelyMonitor expenses and ensure proper allocation across departments, business units, and legal entitiesReconcile financial activity against general ledger balances and investigate discrepanciesAssist with reviewing spending against established budgets and identifying material variancesComplete recurring bank account and company credit card reconciliationsMonitor financial activity between related business entities and maintain supporting inter-company recordsRecord incoming payments and ensure cash receipts are accurately reflected in the appropriate accountsTrack outstanding customer balances and other accounts receivable activityPrepare accounting entries and adjustments necessary to maintain accurate financial recordsAssist the Controller with month-end close activities and supporting account schedulesOrganize financial information needed for internal reporting and financial statement preparationGather accounting records and supporting documentation requested by external accountants and tax professionalsMaintain accurate and accessible records of invoices, payments, reconciliations, and other financial transactionsIdentify opportunities to improve bookkeeping procedures and strengthen the organization of financial recordsCoordinate with internal team members to resolve accounting questions involving expenses, payments, and transaction activitySupport additional bookkeeping and accounting assignments as business needs evolveQualificationsMinimum of 5 years of professional bookkeeping experiencePrevious accounting experience within a privately held, multi-entity, or closely managed business environment preferredStrong understanding of general ledger accounting, expense allocations, and financial recordkeepingExperience processing accounts payable, managing vendor records, and maintaining accurate payment documentationStrong understanding of bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and general accounting procedures