Staff Accountant

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Overview:



Rise Interactive (http://www.riseinteractive.com), a rapidly growing full service interactive advertising agency, is looking to hire a Staff Accountant to support the Controller. We are looking for a detail-oriented, highly motivated and tenacious individual that is excited about getting involved in an entrepreneurial company with an expanding Fortune 500 client base.

 

Summary and Scope

 

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a range of general staff accounting tasks, but will primarily be responsible for all accounting work associated with processing accounts payable, expense reporting and sales/use tax submissions. The ideal candidate will possess their Associate’s degree in Accounting along with relevant work experience in full cycle accounts payable processes and experience.

 




Responsibilities:



  • Owns accounts payable process and payment cycle
  • Obtains the appropriate approvals before the invoice can be processed
  • Works with vendors to resolve invoice issues
  • Enters approved invoices into the accounting system daily
  • Files all open invoices in the appropriate manner
  • Selects invoices for weekly check run
  • Prints vendor checks and mail payments
  • Files all paid invoices and maintains vendor folders
  • Requests W-9 forms when necessary and files forms
  • Reviews employee expense reports for proper supporting documentation
  • Enters expense reports in the accounting system
  • Files paid expense reports in the appropriate manner
  • Manages corporate credit card program
  • Downloads transactions from credit card company into excel, manipulates into format to upload into accounting system
  • Owns month end close process in relation to potential missing invoices
  • Assists with the annual 1099 preparation
  • Continuously reviews vendor invoices for potential cost savings
  • Assists internal team with any vendor related questions
  • Performs AP projects as requested by management.
 




Required Skills:
  • Knowledge of the accounts payable function and the effects on the general ledger
  • Ability to logically review an invoice for accuracy and reasonableness
  • Intellectually curious, detail oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Skilled in use of Microsoft software suite - Specifically, able to create spreadsheets with pivot tables and lookups
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to collaborate cross-functionally build and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage processes, while ensuring all deadlines are met
  • Flawless attention to detail
  • Positive attitude
  • Analytical
  • Proactive problem solving
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Collaboration; team player
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and a drive for results.
  • Takes personal accountability for results
  • Never settles
  • Personal Credibility
Position Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree in Accounting
  • 1+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in an agency or high growth professional services organization

 

Why Rise:

  • Fast growing company with an expanding list of Fortune 500 clients
  • Great opportunities for growth
  • Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
  • Casual Work Environment
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Award winner
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Location

1 S WACKER DRIVE SUITE 300 , CHICAGO, IL 60606

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