Associate Accountant

About Business Sweden

Business Sweden established in 1994 and has since rapidly expanded to 40+ countries with 550+ employees all over the world. In the US, we have offices in New York, San Francisco and Chicago. Together, we make up one of the most successful, progressive and dynamic business units in Business Sweden in the largest economy in the world. Our role is to help Swedish companies reach their full international potential by providing consultancy services and administrative support.

Why We Need You?

To support our clients – You will provide external clients with financial information through administration, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements. Our clients offer products and services spanning across 7 markets from retail, innovative technologies, pharma, luxury goods and more!

To complement our dynamic team – You will be part of a collaborative, positive, and ambitious team that provides clients with financial information through administration, research, analysis, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements.

To grow with us– Your experience will be key to supporting our growing client base and expansion of our existing services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare external financial statements for customers by gathering and analyzing information from general ledger system
• Perform payroll tax and sales tax registration
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, initiating disbursements
• Prepare invoicing to customers, accruing revenue, recording customer payments, reconciling accounts
• Cash/Bank reconciliation, management analysis and limited forecasting
• Answer accounting and financial questions from clients by researching and interpreting data
• Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks and special projects as may be required

Technical Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field
• 0-3 years of experience
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency in Quickbooks and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Soft Skills

• Strong time management skills and attention to detail
• Strong client presentation skills, ability to speak and write in a professional manner
• Social, team-oriented and team-working skills are highly valued as well as passion for growing Business Sweden
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and welcome new challenges

A Plus

• Working with small businesses in a variety of industries (manufacturing, retail, online)
• Knowledge in Sales Tax, Payroll Processing
• Knowledge of Business Central Software

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in Quickbooks?
• Do you have experience providing accounting services for multiple client accounts in a CPA firm or similar environment?

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601