Accounting Clerk
som · Chicago · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 55,000 – 65,000 a year
Posted Sep 25, 2026
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At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.
Success at SOM Means
Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.
Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented, curious, and communicative Accounting clerk to join our Finance Department. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and assist finance leadership with a broad range of entry level accounting assignments with some clerk duties as well. This position will interact with the finance team at large. This is a great entry level position where you will have exposure to a variety of financial elements!
Key Responsibilities:
Treasury
Performs daily cash reporting to management
Assist Treasury Manager with bank reconciliations & other account reconciliations
Gathers necessary data for monthly/quarterly debt compliance reporting for the bank
Partner Accounting
Prepare, Maintain & File Partner Deliverables
Tax
Prepare certified mail and complete mail runs as necessary
Assist Tax Manager with Partner deliverables
Assist with data clean-up and review for Form 1099s
Assist with year-end compilation of tax return packages
Financial Reporting and other duties as needed
Assist financial reporting and compliance team with account reconciliations, develop and maintain supporting documentation
Route various documents and secure necessary signatures
Code and submit invoices to Accounts Payable after receiving approvals
Maintain recordkeeping, file structure and google drives
Other assignments and tasks as requested
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Experience: Entry Level - 1-2 years of office experience…