Accounting Administrator

ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR  Full Time

American Surveying & Engineering, Ltd is a highly reputable firm of Consulting Surveyors and Engineers with 48 years of experience and three office locations in Chicago, Naperville, and Dixon, Illinois. This position replaces a talented and loyal Accountant in the Dixon Office, who is retiring. She will shadow her replacement for several months to ensure a seamless transition. The position includes working with a team of other finance professionals, who will also assist in the transition.

American Surveying & Engineering, Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Administrator to manage the company's daily financial records. The ideal candidate has experience with full-cycle bookkeeping, is highly organized, and can work independently to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial data. As a key member of our accounting team, you will provide critical financial information that supports the company's operational and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Record and categorize all daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, in our accounting software.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations monthly to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Manage and assist accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Process payroll in a timely and accurate manner, including calculating wages, deductions, and tax withholdings. Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax reports.
• Generate key financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, for management review.
• Set up all new employees' packages, including insurance, 401 (k), and other benefits.
• Collaborate with our external accountant to assist with tax preparation and annual financial audits.
• Maintain an organized and secure system of financial records, both digital and physical, for easy retrieval and compliance.
• Handle other accounting and administrative tasks as needed to support the company's financial operations.

Qualifications

Salary and Benefits

but when performed, it is at a one-and-a-half-hourly rate.

Send resume and salary history to :   info@americansurvey.com

American Surveying & Engineering, Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer.