Staff Accountant

Company Description

Who We Are 

Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven industry leader, that helps companies use and manage technology to transform business and improve outcomes. Founded in 1997, headquartered in Chicago, we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with team members and offices spread from Southern California to North Carolina. 

Burwood fosters a culture that applauds both teamwork and personal growth. We’ve cultivated an incredible team of people who are dedicated to their craft and passionate about using their skills to impact the success of the company. Join our team and build a career as unique as you are. 

Job Description

What You’ll Do

As a Staff Accountant at Burwood you will have an eye for detail and ensure your work is done with a high level of accuracy.  In this role, you will handle communications with vendors, clients, and internal departments. You will assist with invoicing, collections, and expense reports. You are professional, courteous and detail orientated with strong computer skills and a thorough understanding of accounting and financial principles. 

In addition to these core responsibilities, you will:

• Handle collections for open and past-due Accounts Receivable
• Handle credit application processing as necessary
• Prepare written and oral summaries of weekly collection and A/R performance to provide senior leadership an understanding and explanation of results
• Assist with recurring revenue reconciliations and related invoicing processes
• Handle expense report review and processing to ensure internal expense policies are adhered to
• Assist with accounts payable and or accounts receivable tasks as requested
• Monthly journal entries as needed and balance sheet reconciliations

Qualifications

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• You have 3 or more years’ experience in the Accounting field
• You are a strong communicator and communicate effectively with internal colleagues as well as our clients related to invoicing and collections activities
• You can maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• You are highly detailed oriented and do not leave anything to chance
• You have a desire to work for an IT Consulting organization
• You are comfortable interfacing with upper-level management

The Tech Stuff

• Required experience with the MS Suite of products and strong MS Excel Skills
• Preferred experience working knowledge of MS Dynamics Great Plains

Additional Information

THE PERKS

If you ask any of our employees here at Burwood “what we love”, the top answer is always the same: our culture. Our employees are driven, innovative, fun- loving, and always willing to help. In addition to that, Burwood also offers some fantastic benefits:

• Flexible work-from-home policy
• Generous vacation policy
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plan, complete with a company match
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Mental wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts for pre-tax healthcare and transit/parking expenses
• Learning opportunities in support of career development
• Access to financial planning expertise

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are not intent on being the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age. 

Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.