Junior Staff Accountant

| Hybrid
Sorry, this job was removed at 11:48 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, May 9, 2019
Find out who's hiring in Chicago.
See all Finance jobs in Chicago
Apply
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

Hireology’s technology empowers businesses to build great teams. Over the last nine years, we’ve grown from a startup to a market-leading organization with over 195 team members, and we’ve created an award-winning culture that makes this company an amazing place to work.

It’s with that in mind that Hireology is looking to add a highly motivated individual to join our Finance team. As a Junior Staff Accountant, you will undertake a variety of financial and non-financial tasks. Your main goal will be to help guarantee the company’s revenues and your work will have a significant impact on our company goals. Ultimately, you will be responsible for ensuring the collection of customer payments, as well as the processing of vendor payments.

As our Junior Staff Accountant you will be responsible for:

  • Processing customer payments and refunds.

  • Applying cash receipts to customer accounts.

  • Owning accounts receivable process and working directly with customers to resolve past due balances.

  • Researching and resolving client billing problems or issues.

  • Reviewing and coding vendor invoices, reconciling vendor accounts and preparing ACH and check payments.

  • Reviewing and approving employee expense reports.

  • Assisting with gathering support for external audits.

  • Preparing and presenting financial reports for the Finance Team.

So what kind of person are we looking for in this role? We have a pretty unique culture here at Hireology, and the person who will be successful in this role will be:

  • Work Independently and with a Team: Some people work best individually and some work best as part of a team. The ideal candidate is a chameleon who can succeed both on their own and work within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

  • Possess Integrity: Not negotiable in this or any role at Hireology. You have the highest level of integrity and discretion.

  • You Are Eager to Learn: Our financial processes, our accounting systems, and our business model.

  • Customer Service Oriented: Willing and able to provide the highest level of service to our internal and external customers to assist with answering questions, ad hoc reporting, and resolution of any issues.  

Okay, we’ve laid out what the job is - now are you qualified? Below are the minimum qualifications we’re looking for in a Junior Staff Accountant candidate. Also, we want a chance to get to know who you are and why you applied, so please include a cover letter.

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Accounting or Finance concentration preferred

  • 1-3 years of work experience

  • Knowledge of MS Office and Excel

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Great time-management skills

Read Full Job Description
Apply Now
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

Technology we use

  • Engineering
    • GolangLanguages
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • RubyLanguages
    • ReactLibraries
    • Ruby on RailsFrameworks

Location

Unbeatable office space in downtown Chicago, with views of the Chicago River and Navy Pier. Our Chicago office is currently in a hybrid working model!

What are Hireology Perks + Benefits

Hireology Benefits Overview

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance now kicks in on your first day!!!

Hireology offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, matching 401(k) including Roth, unlimited discretionary time off, paid mental health days, paid parental leave, commuter and parking benefits, open and collaborative workspace, free onsite gym, and professional development programs including formal mentorship and job shadowing. We seriously want this to be the BEST place you've ever worked, and our benefits support that effort!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Hireology offers two paid volunteer days, as well as, company-wide volunteer events.
Partners with nonprofits
Re:work and Upward Global, The Urban Alliance, Brave
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
President's club
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Our remote work program includes full-time remote for specific positions and the ability to work remotely on occasion, as needed.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
All employees participate in anti-harassment and discrimination training on an annual basis.
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
we have a 100% employee lead DEI Council that promotes and supports all diversity initiatives, from group discussions on slack, to volunteer and donation matching events - we do it all!
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Health benefits kick on on your FIRST day.
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Hireology provides gym membership discounts, as well as, Divvy membership discounts.
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Hireology employees are encouraged to use one paid mental health day a month and are given access to an employee assistance program that provides mental health resources and access to counseling.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Snacks galore!
Some meals provided
Free lunch on Tuesdays in the office! We order catering on Tuesdays from minority-owned and local restaurants. We always keep healthy options that can make for a quick lunch.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
We have parking spots available upon request
Recreational clubs
Home-office stipend for remote employees
$50/month directly to your paychecks
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
We offer an educational budget that can be used for applicable tuition reimbursements!
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

True work-life-balance! (unlimited PTO helps)

More Jobs at Hireology

Apply Now
By clicking Apply Now you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.
Learn more about HireologyFind similar jobs like this