Jr. Staff Accountant

Company: New Home Star
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated, detailed, and service-oriented professional who is looking for a fun and flexible workplace that encourages innovation. While we are proud to have flourished these past ten years in the real estate industry, we still classify ourselves as a growing company. Our Corporate Support Office is located in the heart of downtown Elmhurst and is not your typical ---corporate--- setting. We embrace collaboration with an open office concept. Why New Home Star? At New Home Star, our number one core value is to provide excellent careers for our people By joining our team, you will see this value emphasized in all aspects of your career. There are countless opportunities for someone in this position to quickly move up our Career Path. We're growing, fun, ambitious, and highly motivated to succeed. This combination creates an environment where you can develop professionally and find a long-term place for your career aspirations. Imagine an office where the fridge is never empty, whiteboards are on walls, and ESPN is playing in the background. Company-branded hoodies are the norm, and neckties hardly exist. We love our company culture, and truly value the time we share with one another. From celebrating holidays in the office with potlucks and team outings to getting out and giving back to our local community, and receiving generous time off to spend with our friends and family, this is an awesome place to work Purpose of the Role Here at New Home Star, we believe in the power of teamwork. As a member of the Finance team, you will work alongside a team of driven professionals working towards one goal: to build the best new home sales company in the world. If you have the drive and passion to expand your career, you may be a great fit for our rapidly growing team Your role as a Jr. Staff Accountant will provide you with the opportunity to develop and expand into a career that reflects your interests and skills as a professional. Benefits Generous amounts of time away from work to promote a healthy work-life balance. We offer paid vacation, paid personal days, and even mental health days in addition to observing the major federal holidays and taking a winter break in December. Access to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances. Most of these offerings come with generous company contributions to premiums (subject to all eligibility requirements). Options for Health Savings Account with a company contribution for you and any covered dependents and Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses. Additional benefits such as Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program is provided to you at the company---s expense. 401(k) retirement plan with a company match on your contributions. Student Loan Resources, the ability to control and prioritize your financial wellness with the assistance of Peanut Butter. Available Discounts for both your daily and splurge expense through PerkSpot. Allowed time away from the model home for volunteer opportunities through New Home Star---s Giving Every Moment (GEM) program. Requirements Bachelor---s Degree in Business with a focus in Finance or Accounting. 1-5 years of experience working in a professional Finance or Accounting department is preferred; at least 1 year of experience is required. Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Experience with ERP systems or accounting software, like QuickBooks, is preferred. Ability to work both independently and in a team setting. Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to speak to executive-level employees. Extreme attention to detail and time management is a must. Must be able to come into our corporate office in Elmhurst, IL two days a week. Responsibilities Work alongside the Assistant Finance Manager and Controller by assisting with semi-monthly payroll completion. Reconcile, aggregate, and monitor company credit card usage. Review and aggregate expense reports from our national team and Corporate Support Office employees. Maintain accurate records of check receipts and filings. Assist to implement process improvement plans for regularly occurring tasks. Create and maintain Payroll Trackers. Conduct regular data scrubs of employee portal data. Cross-train with other departments when applicable. Data entry for reporting, scanning, and entering physical checks/wire information. Assisting in payroll submission every two weeks. Reviewing expense reports. Creating journal entries in Quickbooks. Assisting in invoicing and billing. Applying Instructions Ready to take the next step in your career? Follow the link below to check out New Home Star---s Careers Page https://www.newhomestar.com/careers Excited to learn more about our award-winning company? Check out our social media profiles You can find New Home Star on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and even Youtube. https://www.newhomestar.com/company/about The preceding job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required of a new home sales associate. New Home Star does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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