Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Chicago, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports core accounting operations by handling day-to-day financial activity, maintaining accurate records, and helping improve consistency across newly centralized workstreams. The ideal candidate is analytical, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities may shift as the team continues to build efficient processes.

Responsibilities:
• Manage daily accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue tracking, and balance sheet support to keep financial records current and accurate.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile assigned accounts, and resolve outstanding discrepancies through detailed research and follow-up.
• Review check requests and supporting documentation to ensure transactions are complete, properly coded, and aligned with internal accounting standards.
• Record revenue for transactions initiated by partner teams, confirming that recognition is timely and consistent with established guidelines.
• Maintain aging schedules for receivables and assist with account cleanup efforts to strengthen reporting accuracy and collection visibility.
• Assemble documentation and summary packages for proposed write-offs, ensuring each item is supported and ready for review.
• Contribute to month-end and periodic close activities by organizing data, validating balances, and supporting financial reporting needs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline repetitive tasks and help develop more standardized workflows as responsibilities continue to move into the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 0–2 years of accounting or finance experience in a detail-focused setting.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and core accounting principles.
• Familiarity with corporate tax concepts, including exposure to sales tax and corporate tax return processes, is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, along with experience using financial or accounting systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adjust quickly in an evolving team environment.
• Basic analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information, identify trends, and support expense or revenue review.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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