Accountant / Bookkeeper (QuickBooks & Excel Formula Experience)

**Job Summary** We are small friendly business seeking a self\-motivated detail\-oriented, Accounting / Bookkeeper with strong Excel and Accounting / Bookkeeping skills for a flexible remote position. **Responsibilities:** * Maintain Checking Accounts with updated transactions (Enter Bills, Payments, etc.) * Review, correct or enter proper Expense Categories * Reconcile Bank Statements * Prepare Sales Tax Reports from QuickBooks and import into Excel * Enter Payroll and Sales Tax Journal Entries * Utilize advanced Excel formulas for tasks and projects * Support team members with operational tasks * Identify inefficiencies, errors, and recommend process improvements * File organization possibly onsite if/when needed. * Any and all projects and tasks related to standard business operations. **Qualifications:** * QuickBooks experience required * Proficiency in Excel formulas (V/X Lookup, Pivot Tables, Filtering, etc.) required * Proven experience in office administration with strong organizational skills * Accounting understanding \- Chart of Accounts, Journal Entries, etc. * Self\-directed with ability to work independently without direction. This is a remote position, with occasional meetings to train and to coordinate. Preference to candidates who reside close to Northbrook for quick meetings. Pay: $25\.00 \- $30\.00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule Application Question(s): * Do you reside in Northbrook or a North/West Suburb within 7 miles? (Facilitates quick meetings / Document exchange) Education: * Associate (Preferred) Experience: * Office: 7 years (Preferred) * Quickbooks: 5 years (Required) * Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northbrook, IL 60062