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Staff Accountant

United States, Chicago Employment contract 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 19, 2026
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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
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