Senior Staff Accountant
What we do:
Everywhere Wireless ("EW") is the leading independent, privately-operated Internet Service Provider ("ISP") in Chicago. The company competes with Comcast and ATT to provide Internet access to business and residential customers throughout Chicago and its first ring suburbs. Using the most advanced microwave and fiber-optic technology, EW has disrupted the status quo in the ISP space by providing customers with a superior Internet experience, all-the-way-around. Internet consumers have historically felt trapped by the "big telecom providers" with no other option but to accept poor customer service, slow Internet speeds, incessant service outages and high, always-increasing pricing. Everywhere Wireless customers have not been shy about letting the world know how much they love the service and company - via Yelp and Google.
What you do:
Perform a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements. The Senior Staff Accountant will manage one current Staff Accountant and have high visibility and work closely with the VP of Finance and Accounting and directly with the CEO.
Professional background/Qualifications:
BS in Accounting/Finance
2+ years experience
Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously
Experience with MS Excel
Preferred but not required:
Experience researching, documenting, and applying accounting guidance
Experience using Chargify, V-Tiger, Quickbooks Online
Main Responsibilities:
Reviewing and approving payables (vendor invoices, credit cards, and expense reports)
Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations
Reviewing and recording journal entries
Tracking inter-company transactions
Maintaining sub-ledger detail
Assisting with travel reimbursement
Assisting in the creation of consolidated financial reporting
Implementing corporate accounting practices and processes and continually evaluate and recommend enhancements
Assisting with financial and tax audits
Training and mentoring junior staff
Supporting other value-add projects for the corporate accounting and finance team