Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Chicago)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of the team that offers a wide variety of experiences and plenty of opportunities for professional growth and exposure to upper management. The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibilities will be month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting. Also, working under the direction of the Asst Controller, the Staff Accountant will support the preparation of agency documents for pooling purposes.

Job Responsibility:

Month-end close
Reconciliations
Journal entries
Accruals
Financial statement preparation
Financial reporting
Support preparation of agency documents for pooling purposes
Preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
Preparation and timely input of daily journal entries
Perform month-end close duties including assigned balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with third-party audit requests, preparation of year-end audit schedules, and footnote preparation
Assist in documentation of policies and procedures while identifying and driving improvement opportunities
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives
Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Excellent analytical skills
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
Clear communicator with ability to interact with senior leaders
Superior organizational skills, must be detail oriented and have the ability to multitask
A mature professional with excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

Nice to have:

CPA or working towards certification

What we offer:

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
PTO
Fast-track career advancement opportunity
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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