Junior Staff Accountant

Junior Staff Accountant         

 

Benefit Partners Group is a full-service employee benefits brokerage and consulting firm. The firm provides Group Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, HR, and ACA compliance services to over 500 corporate clients in the Chicagoland market. BPG is headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois.

 

We are looking for the right individual to add to our dynamic team of professionals in the role of Junior Staff Accountant. This full-time Junior Staff Accountant will work with our Accountant and management team to provide support to our growing accounting department.

 

The Junior Staff Accountant will be responsible for:

·        Analyzing and preparing journal entries within Accounts Receivables

·        Assisting in the timely preparation of monthly financial statements and general ledger analysis

·        Performing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies to ensure financial data is up to date and available for accurate reporting.

·        Ensuring accurate presentations of financial records for our President and Director of Operations

·        Tracking commissions, and in-putting and updating data into our Agency Management System

·        Maintaining files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practice

·        Assisting in department and company projects designed to improve efficiency and quality

 

Requirements for the Junior Staff Accountant include:

·        Proficiency in MS Excel, including a high knowledge of Pivot Tables, V-Look Ups and formulas in Excel

·        The ability to analyze and manage multiple projects

·        Detail oriented and extremely organized

·        The ability to work independently as well as work with a team

·        1-5 years of experience

·        Industry experience is a plus, but not required

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or a similar field) is required

·        Must live by the ABC’s of BPG

o  A is for Accuracy, Accountability & Appreciation

o  B is to Be of service, Be Present & Be Mindful

o  C is for Clarity in Communication, Consistency in Message & Commitment

 

We offer an excellent salary/bonus package including employer paid health, dental, and life insurance, 401k/ Profit Sharing plan, PTO package, and access to Voluntary Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long Term Disability insurance. Other perks include summer hours, office outings and events, casual Fridays, and working alongside a welcoming and helpful team! Standard office hours are M-F, 8am-5pm. Some overtime is required.