Financial Accounting and Reporting Specialist #1829

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Pivotal Talent Search Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Specialist in Financial Accounting and Reporting

We are seeking a meticulous Financial Accounting and Reporting Specialist to join our finance team. This role entails managing the department's receipt and disbursement processes, ensuring accurate general ledger accounts, and supporting monthly financial reports and year-end audits. The specialist will collaborate closely with the Accounting Manager an participate in various financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Compliance Reporting: Work with the Accounting Manager to prepare and submit timely compliance reports to the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) and State Campaign Finance Agencies.
  • Contribution Management: Handle the committee contribution process by analyzing documents, processing payments, depositing checks, tracking receipts, and generating reports.
  • Disbursement Process: Manage committee disbursement accounting by initiating expenditures, reviewing and preparing requests for Accounts Payable, preparing political disbursement correspondence, and emailing state refund information.
  • System Updates: Maintain accurate disbursement information in the management system.
  • General Ledger Review: Verify the accuracy of general ledger transactions and perform month-end balancing.
  • Communication: Investigate and resolve discrepancies in contributions, disbursements, and reports through communication with internal and external parties.
Additional Accounting Activities
  • Tax Returns: Complete periodic Association Sales Tax and Use Tax returns.
  • Annual Tax Preparation: Assist in preparing annual federal and state tax returns.
  • Special Projects: Participate in special finance projects, including the review, analysis, and reconciliation of employee and member expense reports.
  • Financial Reports: Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports and statements, including journal entries and Excel worksheets.
  • Audit Workpapers: Prepare documentation for annual audits.
  • Other Projects: Perform additional accounting tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Experience: 3-5 years in bookkeeping, accounting, campaign financing, or financial reporting.
  • Attention to Detail: High accuracy in work, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to work independently and think creatively to solve issues.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills, with prompt response to inquiries.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite—Outlook, Excel, Word.

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