Accounting Analyst

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Location: Freeport, IL

Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description

Accounting Analyst
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about numbers? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a dedicated Accounting Analyst to support our Finance department. If you are organized and enjoy helping others, this could be the perfect role for you.

What’s in it for you?
Fehr Graham embraces a workplace that values diversity and thrives on collaboration. We believe in creating a space where your skills and talents shine. We’re committed to helping you grow personally and professionally. You’ll have the chance to expand your skill set and take on challenges that align with your career goals.

Where you’ll work
The position is based in our Freeport, IL office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

What you’ll do
As an Accounting Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Finance team. Your responsibilities will include filing, depositing money, collections, tracking expenses and bookkeeping. You’ll report directly to the Controller and will help with administrative tasks. You’ll also:
» Perform clerical functions to support the firm’s client work and internal business needs.
» Handle incoming mail for the Accounts Receivables department.
» Help manage Accounts Receivables email.
» Maintain professional and courteous communication, ensuring confidentiality.
» Process daily Accounts Receivable transactions and invoices.
» Own the collections process for outstanding client balances, including proactively following up with Project Managers and clients, monitoring past-due accounts, documenting collection activity, and driving timely resolution of receivables.
» Collect contact information for electronic invoices.
» Contact clients to set up ACH payments and process ACH requests.
» Track invoicing portals.
» Coordinate firm purchase cards.

What it takes
This is an opportunity to learn and grow in the accounting field and develop leadership skills. An associate degree in the finance/bookkeeping/accounting field is required but could be offset by experience in roles with similar responsibilities. You should have two to five years of experience. Here are other skills that will set you apart:
» Knowledge of standard office procedures, equipment and relevant software.
» Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software if necessary (intermediate to advanced Excel skills).
» Accurate numerical calculations and work.
» Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What you’ll get
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401K profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.