Staff Accountant

• This is a hybrid role which requires the ability to be on-site at our Chicago office up to 2 days per week

About Business SwedenBusiness Sweden established in 1994 and has since rapidly expanded to 40+ countries with 550+ employees all over the world. In the US, we have offices in New York, San Francisco and Chicago. Together, we make up one of the most successful, progressive and dynamic business units in Business Sweden in the largest economy in the world. Our role is to help Swedish companies reach their full international potential by providing consultancy services and administrative support.

Why We Need You?To support our clients – You will provide external clients with financial information through administration, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements. Our clients offer products and services spanning across 7 markets from retail, innovative technologies, pharma, luxury goods and more!To complement our dynamic team – You will be part of a collaborative, positive, and ambitious team that provides clients with financial information through administration, research, analysis, bookkeeping, account analysis and preparation of Financial Statements.To grow with us– Your experience will be key to supporting our growing client base and expansion of our existing services.

ResponsibilitiesOffering support and advisory services across a variety of client accounts from startups to established corporations.Actively engage in client dialogues, understand client’s needs, and promote our service offerings when appropriateInterpret and present prospective client’s month end financials Adopt and manage existing client accounts, including: bank set up, processing payroll, updating benefit deductions, and managing business insuranceResearching and interpreting data, answering accounting and financial questions including tax returns, sales tax, how to book AP/AR/Invoicing etc.Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts and closing the monthsPrepare external financial statements for customers by gathering and analyzing information from general ledger systemPrepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, initiating disbursementsPrepare invoicing to customers, accruing revenue, recording customer paymentsCash/bank reconciliation, management analysis and limited forecastingPerform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time by Controller or Accounting TeamAccomplish our organization’s mission to help Swedish companies grow in U.S.

Technical SkillsBachelors Degree in Accounting or related field3+ years of experienceMust be very proficient in use of Quickbooks (Premier, Accountant, Online) or similar accounting softwareProficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)Good knowledge of GAAPStrong verbal and written communication skills in English language

Soft SkillsStrong client presentation skills, ideally from a background as a consultant or advisorClient focused with an emphasis on relationship building to promote client retentionAbility to prioritize efficiently and strong accountability for meeting deadlinesStrong attention to detail and ability to interpret and analyze dataAbility to adapt to changing business needs and welcome new challengesCollaborative, social and team-working skills are highly valued as well as passion for growing Business Sweden

A PlusKnowledge in Sales Tax, Payroll Processing and Benefits AdministrationKnowledge of Microsoft NAVKnowledge of IFRS principlesBusiness Central experienceWorking with small businesses in a variety of industries (manufacturing, retail, online)Experience working at a public accounting firm is a plus, ability to manage multiple client accounts by making accurate entries in various accounting programs (AP/AR, processing payroll, manage sales tax, bookkeeping, full cycle accounting)