Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

Company Overview

• Our client is an established, privately held organization with a diverse range of business operations throughout the greater Chicago area. The company maintains an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their responsibilities and contribute to the organization's continued success.
• The organization is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and assist with financial administration across multiple business entities.
• This opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys hands-on bookkeeping, managing multiple priorities, and working closely with company leadership in a smaller team environment.

Location, Compensation & Benefits

• Location: Northbrook, IL
• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite, Monday–Friday
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Compensation: 70k-80k base

Position Overview

• The Bookkeeper will oversee recurring bookkeeping and transactional accounting activities across multiple business entities.
• Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating vendor payments, processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reporting requirements.
• The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage accounting information across multiple companies simultaneously.
• The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting professional who enjoys hands-on bookkeeping, understands general accounting principles, and can independently manage detailed financial responsibilities in a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recurring bookkeeping activities across multiple business entities
• Review incoming vendor invoices and assign expenses to appropriate accounts and cost classifications
• Maintain organized payment records and coordinate timely vendor disbursements
• Process accounts payable transactions and ensure accurate supporting documentation
• Maintain detailed accounting records and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately
• Monitor expenses and ensure proper allocation across departments, business units, and legal entities
• Reconcile financial activity against general ledger balances and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with reviewing spending against established budgets and identifying material variances
• Complete recurring bank account and company credit card reconciliations
• Monitor financial activity between related business entities and maintain supporting inter-company records
• Record incoming payments and ensure cash receipts are accurately reflected in the appropriate accounts
• Track outstanding customer balances and other accounts receivable activity
• Prepare accounting entries and adjustments necessary to maintain accurate financial records
• Assist the Controller with month-end close activities and supporting account schedules
• Organize financial information needed for internal reporting and financial statement preparation
• Gather accounting records and supporting documentation requested by external accountants and tax professionals
• Maintain accurate and accessible records of invoices, payments, reconciliations, and other financial transactions
• Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping procedures and strengthen the organization of financial records
• Coordinate with internal team members to resolve accounting questions involving expenses, payments, and transaction activity
• Support additional bookkeeping and accounting assignments as business needs evolve

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional bookkeeping experience
• Previous accounting experience within a privately held, multi-entity, or closely managed business environment preferred
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, expense allocations, and financial recordkeeping
• Experience processing accounts payable, managing vendor records, and maintaining accurate payment documentation
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and general accounting procedures