Staff Accountant
$70,000–$80,000 year
HybridChicago, Illinois, United States
EXPIREDChicago, Illinois, United StatesHybridFull Time$70,000–$80,000 yearSenior LevelSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelSmall
Job Summary
Staff Accountant based in Chicago Loop HQ with a hybrid schedule. Responsible for financial reporting and month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reconciliations; support general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable processes; assist with internal and external audits and maintain internal controls. Demonstrates ownership, attention to detail, and proactive process improvement. Requires strong GAAP knowledge, Excel proficiency, experience with Sage Intacct, and excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree in accounting or related field preferred
- 3+ years of accounting experience required
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles
- Advanced attention to detail and analytical skills
- Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Comfortable working with large datasets
- Experience with accounting systems (Sage Intacct preferred)
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates ownership and accountability for work
- Naturally curious with a willingness to ask questions and investigate
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Collaborative team player who works effectively across departments
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities requested by their manager.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- 3+ years accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Experience with accounting systems (Sage Intacct preferred)
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments
- Proactive mindset and continuous improvement
- Hybrid work experience in a Chicago-based HQ
- Ownership and accountability for work
- Curiosity and willingness to ask questions
- Process improvement mindset
- Ability to manage large datasets
- Time management and organizational skills
- Experience supporting month-end close
- Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable familiarity
- Audit and compliance support
- Knowledge of internal controls
- Ad hoc reporting experience
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to contribute ideas to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Interest in learning and professional development
- Salary and benefits understanding is not included here but implied by role
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