Technical Accounting Consulting (TAC) - Client Service Representative - Government

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The firm is seeking a Client Service Representative (CSR) to join our Technical Accounting Consulting practice in Chicago. We are seeking a self-motivated, professional, and responsible Individual to focus on accounting and finance-related projects for local governments. This position is responsible for both client service and administrative/accounting functions necessary to support the success of the service line and the clients. This is a critical role where you can truly make a difference in the success of the client and our team.

Responsibilities Include:

This is a hands-on position that requires timely completion of tasks. Duties include:

• Key point of contact for our clients, including ability to be on-site
• Strong oral skills and written communication skills
• Maintain task list and timely follow-up on open items
• Perform various monthly bookkeeping and accounting consulting services for assigned clients using independent judgment and technical knowledge, including:
  • Monthly bank reconciliations
  • Assist client with updating financial information for their bi-weekly or monthly board meetings
  • Proposing journal entries for cash receipts, disbursements, investments, payroll, transfers, and other transactions
  • Update depreciation schedules
• Assist client with preparation of their year-end audit workpapers.
• Assist client with preparation of year-end financial statements and regulatory reporting
• Conduct research and prepare analysis of data, reports and presentations, as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 2 years local government accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with government ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to adapt to change effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, project management, and communication skills.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.  We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.  We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.  Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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