Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Chicago)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in the financial close process and will be responsible for preparing accounting journals, reviewing and entering client invoices, preparing allocation files, and performing month-end balance sheet account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, poised, and able to communicate with junior and senior executives both inside as well as outside the firm. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.

Job Responsibility:

Support the accounting department through direct coordination with other Staff Accountants, the Accounting Manager, and the Controller
Prepare journals (prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, revenue recognition, etc.) and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end and quarter-end close processes
Assist the A/R Coordinator with preparation of client and intercompany invoices when needed
Assist with the accounts payable process by preparing and importing allocation files into our accounting system, NetSuite
Reconcile daily bank activity and perform broader bank reconciliations during month-end close
Assist with the year-end audit and budgeting processes
Document relevant US processes and procedures and update current documentation, as needed
Assist with special projects and provide support to other positions in the department, as needed

Requirements:

B.A. or B.S. in accounting
2-3 years of relevant accounting experience
Proficient in Microsoft office applications with solid experience in Excel (pivot tables, formulas such as XLOOKUP and SUMIF)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A self-starter able to work independently and meet deadlines

Nice to have:

CPA or desire to pursue CPA is a plus
NetSuite general ledger experience is a plus

What we offer:

medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) plan
work from home flexibility
higher bonus structures
fast-track career growth opportunity

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 19, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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