Our Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) office in Northbrook, IL is looking for an Accounting Associate to join our corporate accounting function. This entry-level position provides routine clerical accounting support and is responsible for assisting a team of accounting associates with a variety of operational tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Since 1956, our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects and our state-of-the-art laboratory and testing facilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Gather, coordinate, and record expenses from project teams
• Follow up with project teams regarding clarification or missing information related to project expenses
• Train new employees on Deltek Vision expense and time sheet submittal processes
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Communicate with internal clients regularly
• Audit receipts associated with employee expense reimbursements
• Provide general project accounting support, beginning with project initiation through project closeout

Requirements:

• High school diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred
• Some experience in an administrative or entry-level accounting role preferred
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate computer and data entry skills; experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, preferred
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly, with a strong customer-service orientation
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability along with the ability to read and write. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office equipment. The position mainly involves working at a desk and requires the ability to remain for extended periods at a workstation.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities, minorities, women, and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northbrook, IL 60062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Please Note :
epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.