Elevate Packaging Hiring For Full Charge Bookkeeper at Chicago, IL Full Time

Location: Chicago, IL

Office: Hybrid (Onsite with optional remote days)

Reports To: President and Accounting Manager

Our Purpose and Passion

At Elevate Packaging, our mission is to eliminate packaging waste worldwide. For almost 20 years, we’ve empowered brands with innovative compostable packaging solutions to replace wasteful alternatives, driving the adoption of composting and its ecological benefits. As we double in size each year, we seek passionate individuals who excel in problem-solving and value openness, innovation, and career growth. Join us in our journey to combat climate change, reduce landfill waste, and renew our planet!

Role Overview

The person we’re seeking is first and foremost a solid Bookkeeper who cares about improving the environment. If this is you, read on!…

In addition to standard bookkeeping duties, the selected candidate would have the ability to enrich their career via meaningful contributions to our company’s overall operations. If selected, you will develop skills in a variety of areas and get to wear multiple hats. From bookkeeping to office management and executive assistance- your roles and responsibilities will quickly make you integral to our business and set you up for future cross-functional promotion opportunities.

• Financial Management: Assist in managing financial accounts, including accounts payable and receivable. Keep accurate records, process payments, and monitor invoicing to ensure financial health and compliance.
• Office Management: Oversee daily office operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient work environment. Manage supplies, coordinate schedules, and maintain organized systems and processes.
• Executive Assistance: Provide support to the President, coordinating staff including onboarding, training, and offboarding, managing security and systems access, and providing support on strategic, important and critical developments.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies within financial and operational systems, utilizing technology and innovation.
• Data Management: Update and manage key financial reports, marketing lists, and sales data to support decision-making and strategy development. Provide data analytics support to team members.
• Systems Administration: Opportunity to manage and recommend various accounting and operational applications and research and set up system integrations.
• Additional Roles- Serve as a backup for payroll processing.

Company Culture

Elevate Packaging is dedicated to renewing the planet through teamwork, innovative problem-solving, and a deep commitment to environmental and social responsibility. We foster a kind, collaborative, service-oriented culture that values inclusivity and open communication. We all move with that deep sense of purpose to drive the business forward and further the cause.

Ideal Candidate

• Motivated and passionate about sustainable products.
• Proficient in and experienced with QuickBooks Desktop software.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience with bookkeeping and/or accounting.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for process rigor and efficient decision-making.- Thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

We Offer

• Group Health Insurance with BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois (multiple PPO options)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement account options
• The chance to make a significant, positive impact on the planet!
• Growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• A collaborative team environment with supportive, like-minded professionals.
• Free at-home composting pickup service.

If you’re ready to contribute to a greener planet and join a team of innovative, passionate professionals, please complete a quick online application. Talk to you soon!

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