Staff Accountant - Naperville, IL
Position Summary
eX² Technology is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting Team. As a Staff Accountant, you will help improve our accounting process flow and decrease the time to close month end financials by processing journal entries, performing account reconciliations and analyzing results.
Our ideal candidate is highly professional, maintains excellent interpersonal skills and is skilled in accounting practices, principles and regulatory requirements. We seek an individual dedicated to hard work, who shows initiative when taking on new challenges and thrives in a team environment.
In return, we offer competitive pay with an excellent benefit package including paid time off, company matching 401(k) plans and medical, dental, vision and life insurance options as well as professional development with career advancement opportunity in an innovative growth industry.
Roles & Responsibilities
Perform basic accounting functions, including auditing revenue and expense accounts, reconciling balance sheet accounts such as cash, credit cards, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounts, accruals and intercompany
Prepare and submit various governmental filings and returns, including property tax and sales tax applications/returns
Aid in the preparation of the organization’s IRS compliance requirements
Maintain a record of all fixed assets, including date of purchase, cost, voucher number and depreciation data
Prepare, analyze and post job cost entries and disseminate related reporting and analysis.
Review and approve timecards
Assist and collaborate with external auditors for consolidated financial audit
Participate in special projects, including process improvements and system enhancements
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Experience
Minimum of two years of experience in an accounting field required.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and multi-task while maintaining quality standards
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hand and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The incumbent is occasionally required to walk or stand for long periods of time. The incumbent may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent will work in a semi-quiet office environment.
Language Skills
Communicates effectively in oral and written English technical language, both in interpreting requirements and providing reports and mentoring.
Reasoning Skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Disclaimer
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job Descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The employer retains the right to modify or assign other duties to this position.
About Us
Vivacity Infrastructure Group designs, develops and deploys comprehensive fiber optic, wireless and related network infrastructure using a variety of unique partnerships and business models designed to meet the strategic needs and economic goals of all project stakeholders. Vivacity has three operating divisions – eX² Technology, Terra Consulting Group and Vivacity Networks. Together, we are Transforming America’s Infrastructure – One Partnership at a Time™. Come join us! www.vivacitygroup.com
eX² is a single source solution for those seeking to build, scale or future proof their communications infrastructure. eX² specializes in fiber design-build-maintain services and network asset commercialization to maximize customer revenue potential and accelerate broadband expansion throughout the nation.
We are comprised of technologists, business experts, engineers, construction professionals, project managers and marketing experts with a broad and diverse range of disciplines and specialties. We deliver a wide range of project services that are uniquely tailored to our clients’ telecom needs.
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