Accounting Coordinator
At Bold Insight, we conduct research to understand how people use products and make recommendations on how to deliver better experiences with those products. Our researchers impact the design of products in virtually every industry, exciting and delighting consumers around the world.
We are seeking a full-time Accounting Coordinator to join our business operations team; this new position is a direct result of our explosive growth over the last two years.
The Accounting Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Maintain general ledgers including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash receipts, cash disbursements, journal entries, month-end and year-end reporting
- Create and maintain vendor and customer records, including contact information, payment terms, and delivery milestones
- Create, coordinate, and maintain all accounts payables and receivables
- Represent Bold Insight to vendors and customers for open questions and support of contracted financial terms
- Record and maintain QuickBooks online company data. Understand the account and company set up steps and maintain a general knowledge of the major areas of the QuickBooks Online application
- Communication with outside CPA firm as needed
- Make deposits as needed; create and maintain financial records as needed
A successful candidate will be competent in some or all of the following areas or will be committed to developing competence depending on experience level:
- General accounting knowledge including generally accepted accounting principles
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong detail-oriented organizational skills with good time management
- A fun and positive attitude!
Experience and requirements
- Required 2+ years of bookkeeping experience
- Required customer service or other outside customer experience
- Prefer Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Require valid driver’s license and vehicle
We are a hybrid workplace. This is a full-time position flexibly based out of our Downers Grove or Chicago loop location. We are seeking someone living in, or willing to relocate to, the greater Chicago area. That said, you will be able to commute into the office some days and work from home some days (about 50/50).
Compensation, benefits, and perks
- Salary: $55,000
- Monthly telecom reimbursement
All of our team members, both contract and full-time, enjoy many perks, including:
- Employer-subsidized travel perks
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices incorporated into all organizational workstreams
- New hire Friendtor program
- Home office equipment & supplies
- Team events
- Choice of medical insurance programs (PPO, HSA & HMO)
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Short- and long-term disability, life, AD&D
- 100% employer-paid health insurance (dental and vision included) for full-time employees, 50% employer-paid for spouse/dependents]
- Pet insurance
- Industry-leading parental leave policy
- 401K matching
- Monthly bonus plan
- Loyalty bonuses, including an every 5-year travel perk — take a vacation on us!
- Philanthropy hours
- Conference attendance & professional development
- Holiday office closure, generous PTO, paid holidays, personal, and sick time
- Potential for employee ownership
Working in our corporate office? We have a lot of fun in our casual, laid-back offices! Whether you’re primarily on-site or occasionally stopping by, you’ll enjoy even more benefits, including:
- Free snacks and drinks
- Office dogs
- Happy hours and in-person team events
- Espresso machines, need we say more?
Diverse projects
We work in virtually every industry across hundreds of products.
Professional growth
With a mentorship-model training program, we support your short and long-term career goals.
Collaborative team
Incredibly collaborative and supportive team and fun and casual work environment.
Friendtor program
A friendly face to help you through virtual onboarding and beyond!
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Note: In the future, we hope to welcome candidates who require a VISA to work in the US, however, at this time we are targeting US citizens to fill available positions.