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Atlas Technica

Jr. Accounting Specialist

Atlas Technica, Peru, Illinois, United States, 61354

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Position Name:

Jr. Accountant

Reports to:

Sr. Accountant

Location/Type:

PE/Contract

Status:

Exempt

Atlas Technica's mission is to shoulder IT management, user support, and cybersecurity for our clients, who are hedge funds and other investment firms. Founded in 2016, we have grown year over year through our uncompromising focus on service.

We value ownership, execution, growth, intelligence, and camaraderie. We are looking for people who share our Core Values, thrive, and contribute to this environment while putting the customer first. At Atlas Technica, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and great perks to our global Team. We strive to maintain a professional yet friendly environment while promoting professional and career development for our Team Members. Join Atlas Technica now! T

The Jr. Accounting Specialist position is a key member of the Finance team reporting to the Senior Accounting Specialist. The essential functions of this role include supporting monthly and annual reporting processes, performing routine controller tasks, assisting with regulatory filings and audits, and contributing to accurate financial operations through collaboration and data analysis.

Position Responsibilities

Assist in preparing journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts in accordance with accounting standards and internal policies

Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting

Prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements

Contribute to the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g. US GAAP)

Perform routine controller functions, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and internal controls monitoring

Support Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including invoice review, coordination with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely payments

Assist with regulatory compliance and filings, including state and international tax filings, transfer pricing documentation, and statutory reporting requirements

Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring timely delivery of requested documentation

Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process, including data collection, variance tracking, and preparation of supporting schedules

Utilize Excel and other tools to manage, analyze, and visualize financial data (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas)

Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, tax, and operations teams to support business initiatives and reporting needs

Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the manager

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management required

Experience and technical proficiency with NetSuite is considered an asset

2-3 years of related work experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills, clear and precise in communication

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word

Desirable Qualities

Responsible, detail-oriented, team player

Atlas Technica is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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