Assistant Controller

About the position

Access One, established in 1993 and based in Chicago's Greektown, is a provider of communication and managed services.

Why Work at Access One

• Opportunities for career growth and skill development

• Ongoing professional advancement through educational resources

• Recognition and celebration of both major milestones and everyday successes

• Enjoyment of team-building activities at company events

• Access to health initiatives, including gym membership discounts

• Comprehensive benefits package with insurance, paid time off (PTO), and financial planning support

About the Role

As an Assistant Controller, you will report directly to the Financial Controller. This critical position ensures accuracy in our organization's financial reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities of an Assistant Controller

Month-End Closing Processes:

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations with precision.

• Ensure timely recording of all transactions.

• Collaborate with the Finance team to resolve any discrepancies related to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) during closing.

• Assist in evaluating financial reports and creating executive summaries.

Expense Management:

• Approve COGS invoices using internal systems such as Razorflow after review.

• Investigate monthly vendor invoice issues for quick resolution.

• Check revenue/cost timing to ensure necessary accruals are recorded accurately.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support audit preparations by organizing required files.

• Engage in cross-training for crucial business operations like billing or payables/receivables.

Your Qualifications

To succeed as an Assistant Controller at Access One:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline.

• Have advanced skills in MS Excel (e.g., xlookups, pivot tables).

• Experience with Razorflow or CostGuard is beneficial but not essential.

• Demonstrate commitment to detail-oriented work with high accuracy standards.

• Possesses excellent organizational skills along with problem-solving abilities.

• Thrive when collaborating within teams while maintaining confidentiality protocols.

Access One is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a diverse work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, age sex/gender identity/expression, among other protected categories under applicable laws.

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