Hybrid Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid Accounting Specialist

Schaumburg, Illinois

$70,000- $80,000+ Bonus

Stock Options, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k) 

We specialize in architectural and commercial design products, connecting leading manufacturers with businesses to provide quality products and solutions for commercial spaces. Our focus goes beyond simply supplying products. We build long term partnerships, understand the needs of the businesses we work with, and take pride in doing things the right way.

Our business is built around strong relationships, attention to detail, and finding the right solutions for our partners. With multiple manufacturers, products, and transactions moving through the business, our finance team plays an important role in keeping everything accurate and running smoothly. We are looking for an Accounting Specialist who enjoys working with numbers, digging into the details, and understanding how everything connects.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our VP of Finance, gain a strong understanding of the business, and have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as you grow.

Day to Day:

• Process invoices, perform account reconciliations, and provide general accounting support to keep financial records accurate and current
• Maintain and update financial and transaction information in QuickBooks and internal systems, ensuring records are complete and organized
• Research transactions, invoices, orders, and commission information to locate missing details and gather the information needed to answer accounting questions
• Compare expected payments to amounts received, identify variances, and determine what follow up is needed to ensure accurate payment
• Communicate with manufacturers and business partners by phone and email to confirm payment details, request supporting information, and resolve outstanding financial questions
• Analyze transaction history and internal processes to determine the root cause of discrepancies and identify where an issue occurred
• Use Excel, QuickBooks, and internal systems to track financial information, document findings, and support accurate accounting records
• Work closely with the VP of Finance on complex matters while independently handling routine accounting responsibilities and taking on additional duties as your knowledge of the business develops

Qualifications: 

• Previous accounting experience with hands-on QuickBooks experience required
• 2+ years of general accounting experience
• Comfortable working in Excel and able to quickly learn new systems, processes, and business practices
• Naturally curious and detail oriented, with an interest in digging into the numbers, spotting discrepancies, and figuring out what went wrong
• Strong communicator who is comfortable reaching out to customers, manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams by phone and email