IFG Companies Hiring for Staff Accountant Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

Job Brief
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented professional to assist with a wide range of accounting and financial reporting functions that will help us take the team to the next level!
IFG Companies, a values-driven, privately-held nationwide commercial insurance provider, is seeking a talented and motivated Staff Accountant to play a key role on our finance and accounting team in our downtown Chicago location. We provide an inspired, highly collaborative and inclusive work environment, where employees can take ownership of their work and are recognized and valued for their contributions. Flat hierarchies and easy communication with all levels throughout the organization make IFG especially attractive to anyone who seeks to actively contribute and who wants his/her ideas to be heard.
This position is ideal for a strong performer who is looking to expand their knowledge of ledgers, GAAP and statutory accounting and reporting, and financial analysis. We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented professional to assist with a wide range of accounting and financial reporting functions that will help us take the team to the next level!
Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Prepare monthly journal entries on both a GAAP and Statutory basis under the direction and oversight of a Senior Accountant
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare GAAP and Statutory exhibits and footnotes
• Assist with the design, preparation and analysis of management reports, Board of Director presentations, etc.
• Create and perform ad hoc queries, analysis, and / or analytics upon request

Education / Experience / Certification

• Bachelors and / or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 0-2 years of experience in an accounting role. Statutory accounting experience a plus.
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Effective communication skills; comfortable and effective in interacting with varying levels of management and other professional staff
• Self-motivated and energetic with a strong work ethic; assumes ownership of assigned tasks and drives tasks to completion
• Strong work ethic with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical thinker known for proposing creative solutions and thinking outside of the box

IFG Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time