Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a finance team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will help maintain reliable financial information, support routine accounting operations, and contribute to timely reporting across the business. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who can balance accuracy, compliance, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Record and post daily financial activity while maintaining organized and accurate accounting records across the general ledger.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving variances as needed.
• Assist in preparing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reports, including key supporting schedules.
• Process vendor payments and monitor customer receipts to support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and overall cash management.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure transactions are properly classified in accordance with accounting policies and reporting standards.
• Support corporate and sales tax activities, including gathering data for filings and helping maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Contribute documentation and analysis for internal and external audit requests to help ensure readiness and adherence to controls.
• Partner with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to improve accounting workflows, strengthen procedures, and provide financial insight.

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 Benefits: - Medical/Dental/Vision

• 401K
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in accounting with responsibility for general ledger activity and financial reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, account analysis, and monthly close processes.
• Experience supporting corporate tax return preparation and sales tax compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting practices.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for analysis and reporting.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.