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Rosemont, IL (Hybrid)
$62K/yr – $65K/yrFull time
Posted 4 months ago
Job Description
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Hybrid role in Rosemont, IL
Salary Range: $62,000-$65,000 annually
About Us:
Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in the areas of Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility, Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity in all aspects of our operations. Our team enjoys summer hours, professional development opportunities, and additional perks throughout the year. Morreale Communications works out of a newly built, custom office in Rosemont, IL. The office is within walking distance of shopping, dining and special events with free parking and shuttle transportation from the CTA Blue Line. While we will continue to offer a flexible work schedule, we are only considering candidates who are enthusiastic about being in the office to collaborate with their colleagues three days per week.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate is a skilled accountant with a curious nature and excellent communications skills. They are detail-oriented, work efficiently, and have experience performing a wide array of accounting tasks. In this role, the accountant will have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively.
JobResponsibilities:
Invoicing & General Accounting Responsibilities
Timesheets and Payroll
JobRequirements:
Commitment to Morreale Core Values
View our Core Values video here!
Our core values represent the beliefs, philosophies and principles that define who we are and how we do business. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates commitment and character to upholding the Morreale Core Values in all they do.
About Morreale
Founded in 2006, Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business, media, policy, and people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of change, crisis and opportunity, Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development, stakeholder engagement, branding and creative strategy, digital & social communications, diversity & inclusion, policy strategy and media relations. Morreale is a certified WBE/WBENC agency bringing unrivaled experience from a wide range of backgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients.
Benefits:
Hybrid role in Rosemont, IL
Salary Range: $62,000-$65,000 annually
About Us:
Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in the areas of Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility, Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity in all aspects of our operations. Our team enjoys summer hours, professional development opportunities, and additional perks throughout the year. Morreale Communications works out of a newly built, custom office in Rosemont, IL. The office is within walking distance of shopping, dining and special events with free parking and shuttle transportation from the CTA Blue Line. While we will continue to offer a flexible work schedule, we are only considering candidates who are enthusiastic about being in the office to collaborate with their colleagues three days per week.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate is a skilled accountant with a curious nature and excellent communications skills. They are detail-oriented, work efficiently, and have experience performing a wide array of accounting tasks. In this role, the accountant will have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively.
JobResponsibilities:
Invoicing & General Accounting Responsibilities
- Lead client invoicing process from start to finish to ensure accurate and timely billing
- Manage vendor payments monthly
- Record incoming receivables and escalate outstanding client invoices to the appropriate project manager for resolution
- Provide project managers monthly updates for each project budget
- Provide support to Controller in the preparation of periodic financial statements and annual report
- Comply with local, state, and federal government requirements
Timesheets and Payroll
- Process payroll bimonthly in QuickBooks Payroll
- Process and reconcile freelancer payments monthly using QuickBooks Payroll and BigTime time keeping
- Update payroll records accordingly when employees are onboarded, offboarded, submit a change request and/or when a job title changes, deduction amounts change.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer any employee payroll queries
- Maintain all payroll operations according to company policies and procedure
JobRequirements:
- Strong business acumen, attention to detail, critical thinking skills, project management capabilities, and effective time management to support simultaneous projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration is preferred, not required
- Experience with QuickBooks online and BigTime software is preferred, but not required
- 5+ years’ experience with functions of invoicing, payroll and general AP/AR
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong and professional communication; verbal and written
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and a can-do attitude
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Experience in the engineering, architectural and professional services preferred
- Knowledge of Illinois’ cost estimate consultant services (CECS) process preferred
- Positive attitude, organized, team player willing to support the team’s overall effort
Commitment to Morreale Core Values
View our Core Values video here!
Our core values represent the beliefs, philosophies and principles that define who we are and how we do business. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates commitment and character to upholding the Morreale Core Values in all they do.
- Accountability: Own it and honor our commitment to others.
- Diversity: Embrace diverse perspectives and foster a culture of inclusion.
- Excellence: Think big. Be bold and make every action count.
- Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and trustworthy. Always do the right thing.
- Collaboration: Stronger together. Elevate each other’s unique abilities to build on our collective strength.
About Morreale
Founded in 2006, Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business, media, policy, and people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of change, crisis and opportunity, Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development, stakeholder engagement, branding and creative strategy, digital & social communications, diversity & inclusion, policy strategy and media relations. Morreale is a certified WBE/WBENC agency bringing unrivaled experience from a wide range of backgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients.
Benefits:
- Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
- 401k program and safe harbor match
- Paid time off
- Paid maternity Leave
- Remote and flexible schedule options
Morreale Communications
Morreale Strategic Communications is an award-winning public relations and communications firm. We utilize a forward-thinking and innovative approach to shape public policy, engage diverse audiences and build consensus. Our services include but are not limited to: legislative strategy, media relations, digital strategy, public involvement, community outreach and signature event management. Our dynamic team includes former news reporters, leaders in government and legislative staffers who, collectively, understand how the worlds of government, community and media intersect, and we leverage that experience to deliver customized and successful campaigns that garner the attention of decision makers, build consensus and shape public opinion.Morreale is based in Chicago and is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Female Business Enterprise (FBE).
Salaries
Posted range
$62K/yr – $65K/yr
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