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Legacy.com is the place where life stories live on. We are the leader in online obituaries; a top-50 website in the United States, and a destination for over 40 million unique visitors each month. Founded in 1998, Legacy.com is honored to help consumers express condolences, share direct support for families, and celebrate the people who have touched their lives. We continue to broaden our offerings in our mission to help people seeking information and guidance on all aspects of end-of-life. Our leadership is actively investing in the growth of the organization, expanding our business model and helping more people as our culture’s relationship with end-of-life evolves. Our vision is to become a full-service end-of-life and memorialization resource.
We have a diverse and talented team of employees who come to us from many kinds of backgrounds. We have an immediate need for a Junior Accountant! Legacy.com offers a great opportunity for personal growth and a challenging and exciting work environment. Due to business growth, we are creating a new role for a detail-oriented, personable team player to assist our Accounting Department in all areas.
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POSITION OVERVIEW*
The Staff Accountant will provide timely and accurate preparation, calculation, and reconciliation of various business and departmental processes for our accounting and financial reporting department. The role will perform technical and accounting activities required to ensure effective and timely reporting for management and accounting purposes. This person will be assisting in day-to-day accounting processes as well as the month end financial close, interim audits, and ad hoc projects. This role requires one week of training in our Chicago office and minimally one day in office per week after the training is completed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in all phases of the corporate accounting process. Should have knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation, and the closing process.
- Assist with quarterly AP revenue share responsibilities
- Reconcile monthly bank reconciliations
- Manage month-end accounting and close for subsidiary companies
- Reconcile daily eCommerce revenue reports
- Assist with monthly revenue accounting
- Assist with follow up to customers on aging accounts
- Other duties as assigned to support the accounting team
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong Accounting/Bookkeeping background
- Versatile in all areas of accounting
- Great Plains accounting software experience a plus
- QuickBooks Online accounting software experience a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Accurate, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects effectively
- Very high degree of integrity, honesty, and discretion.
BENEFITS
Legacy.com offers a very generous and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- 401k plan with discretionary employer match
- Parking/Transit Flex Spending
- RTA and CTA pre-tax payroll deductions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Daily, company-provided coffee, tea, soda, and snacks
- Friendly, team-oriented, open environment
- Located within a few blocks of CTA, Ogilvie, and Union Station
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Job Type: Full-time
