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Accountant

Swedish Trade Development Inc • chicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
About Business Sweden


Business Sweden has offices in 40+ countries and 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


  • Offering support and advisory services across a variety of client accounts from startups to established corporations.
  • Actively engage in client dialogues, understand client’s needs, and promote our service offerings when appropriate
  • Interpret and present prospective client’s month end financials to their
  • Adopt and manage existing client accounts, including: bank set up, processing payroll, updating benefit deductions, and managing business insurance
  • Researching and interpreting data, answering accounting and financial questions including tax returns, sales tax, how to book AP/AR/Invoicing etc.
  • Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts and closing the months
  • Prepare external financial statements for customers by gathering and analyzing information from general ledger system
  • Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, initiating disbursements
  • Prepare invoicing to customers, accruing revenue, recording customer payments
  • Cash/bank reconciliation, management analysis and limited forecasting
  • Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time by Controller or Accounting Team
  • Accomplish our organization’s mission to help Swedish companies grow in U.S.
Technical Skills


  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field
  • 2-4 years of experience
  • Must be very proficient in use of Quickbooks (Premier, Accountant, Online) or similar accounting software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
  • Good knowledge of GAAP
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English language
Soft Skills


  • Strong client presentation skills, ideally from a background as a consultant or advisor
  • Client focused with an emphasis on relationship building to promote client retention
  • Ability to prioritize efficiently and strong accountability for meeting deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and analyze data
  • Ability to adapt to changing business needs and welcome new challenges
  • Collaborative, social and team-working skills are highly valued as well as passion for growing Business Sweden
A Plus


  • Knowledge in Sales Tax, Payroll Processing and Benefits Administration
  • Knowledge of Microsoft NAV
  • Knowledge of IFRS principles
  • Business Central experience
  • Working with small businesses in a variety of industries (manufacturing, retail, online)
  • Experience working at a public accounting firm is a plus, ability to manage multiple client accounts by making accurate entries in various accounting programs (AP/AR, processing payroll, manage sales tax, bookkeeping, full cycle accounting)

Flexible work from home options available.

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