We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.

Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration.Our employees work in our Chicago office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. Our office is located at 110 N Wacker Drive, just blocks from Union Station & Ogilvie Transportation Center.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Junior Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the accounting team in Lincoln International LLC's (“Lincoln”) Chicago Office and will report directly to the U.S. Accounting Manager. The Junior Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining and updating client information, preparing client invoices, reclassifications, certain accounts receivable functions including follow up with clients on unpaid balances and other responsibilities as needed. The Junior Staff Accountant should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, poised and able to deal with junior and senior executives both inside as well as outside the firm.  Flexibility, reliability as well as strong critical thinking and analytical skills are needed to be successful in this fast-paced and evolving environment.

Essential Functions:

• Manage U.S. client invoicing process by coordinating with internal teams on invoicing related processes and adhering to deadlines
• Generate client invoices and required support documents, obtain final invoice approval and email approved invoices to internal team or client as appropriate
• Proactively monitor and provide aging A/R detail to internal teams and clients to expedite remittance
  • Coordinate invoicing statements process to aid in collections process
  • Collaborate with internal teams to initiate collections calls to clients
• Monitor listing of milestones and earnouts due from clients and coordinate with internal teams as appropriate
• Follow Accounting Department processes for invoice approval/posting to NetSuite, our accounting system
• Analyze unbilled expenses and solicit approval to bill clients off cycle when needed
• Record expense entry reclassifications to ensure accuracy and timely client invoicing
• Maintain electronic files of all monthly invoices
• Coordinate with the Accounting Department Assistant and resolve payment application when needed
• Prepare weekly revenue forecasts for the Valuations team
• Prepare monthly internal accounts receivable metrics for completeness and review
• Identify and implement invoicing and collections process improvements
• Ensure invoicing and collections documentation is complete and current
• Additional department responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have the desire to continually learn and further develop accounting skills and business acumen. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with 1-3 years of Accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient with invoicing processes and software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Excel Skills (pivot tables, vlookup functions)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity to thrive in a business facing, broadly scoped company
• NetSuite experience is a plus

Additional Information: Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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