Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Chicago)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

70000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘The holidays are already here!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly.

Job Responsibility:

Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis
Contributing to monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget to actual variance analyses
Reviews general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L.
Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period
Supports preparation of annual tax documents
Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts
Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures
Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables
Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary

Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
A minimum of one year corporate accounting experience preferred
Restaurant/hospitality or retail experience preferred
Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes
Ability to work with all levels of management, including executive leadership team and restaurant operations
Proficiency with accounting and reporting systems and tools (such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, and Compeat)
Working knowledge of forecasting and financial reports
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
able to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to enthusiastically work within constantly changing priorities
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life insurance
disability insurance
bonus
401(k) plan
free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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