Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on payables, receivables, reconciliations, and core bookkeeping activities while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong D365, Excel skills, a solid understanding of month-end processes, and the confidence to raise questions when clarification is needed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage routine bookkeeping activities and maintain accurate financial records across daily accounting transactions.

• Review vendor invoices, confirm they are received properly, and assign correct coding before processing.

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to ensure timely and accurate transaction handling.

• Perform bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.

• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing accruals and supporting journal entry accuracy.

• Maintain general ledger integrity by verifying entries and helping keep supporting documentation organized.

• Use Excel extensively to track, analyze, and reconcile accounting data within manual workflows.

• Contribute to accounting operations in D365 as part of the team’s current financial processes.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of month-end close activities, including accruals and journal entries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage and analyze detailed financial data.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Familiarity with general ledger processes and maintaining accurate supporting records.
• Exposure to D365 and the ability to adapt to accounting tasks in a changing system environment.
• Confidence to ask questions, clarify issues, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.

Compensation

$26.00-$32.00 Hourly

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