Accountant

Finance serves as a strategic partner in IPM providing accurate, timely, and reliable information. Through efforts in cash management, financial reporting, providing financial insights, setting controls and consistency around processes, and risk management, the finance team is a critical part to IPMu2019s success and longevity.u00A0

The Accountant is an important link between the Operations staff and the financial planning of the Company. This position is the primary liaison with Consultants and Operations Management to assist in financial control of the project budgets, to ensure that IPM is properly compensated. He/she is also an ambassador for IPM with clients on AR-related matters. This position requires the ability to handle confidential information and comply with numerous deadlines. Accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality are essential.u00A0

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage IPMu2019s Accounts Receivable including preparation of customer invoices, review of customer purchase orders and billing requirements, following up on past due invoices.
• Manage IPMu2019s Project Accounting including review and set up of project terms per contractual requirements, creating new project numbers, maintaining project status, ensuring project budgets are accurately recorded, and determining appropriate amount of revenue to be recognized in each fiscal month.
• Review all project proposals prior to submission to the client to ensure that IPMu2019s financial interests are adequately protected.u00A0
• Act as a resource to consultants, assisting with the financial control of their projects.
• Manage Accounts Payable.
• Support month-end activities as assigned.
• Support annual budgeting process.
• Manage IPMu2019s corporate insurance policies (General Liability and Workers Compensation) and complete annual audit and renewal tasks.
• Provide financial data analysis as assigned.
• Assist with weekly financial forecast report.
• Perform ad hoc analysis requests as assigned.
• Audit weekly timesheets.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with Microsoft Office software, with intermediate skills in Excel. ( Skills with manipulation and analysis of data are preferred).
• Aptitude for accounting software.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in such a way as to ensure confidentiality.u00A0 (Compromising confidential information is grounds for immediate termination.)
• Utmost attention to accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as strong written and oral communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to organize and prioritize within established deadlines.
• Demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct.
• Displayed ability to contribute in a team environment.
• Willingness to continuously learn and grow skillset through earning relevant certifications, attending training courses and/or seeking out additional resources.

Required Education and Training

• Bacheloru2019s degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years of accounting related experience and working knowledge of GAAP. (Experience can include internships, co-op programs, and related accounting experience).
• Exposure to an ERP software required. (Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint, a plus.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, with intermediate skills in Excel.u00A0

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Programu00A0

100% employer-paid health for employees; 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, holiday, personal and sick time, among many others; salary range is $55,000 - $80,000 dependent on experience.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work model consists of at least three days a week in our office in Burr Ridge.
• May require extended hours including weekend/holiday work.

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Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and market / business considerations. Hybrid work policy may evolve over time to align with business needs.

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IPM is an equal opportunity employer.u00A0u00A0We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.u00A0

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