Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Contract position based in Illinois. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist with at least 3 years of experience who can manage financial records accurately, assist with tax-related activities, and contribute to timely month-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on knowledge of corporate and sales tax processes, strong general ledger experience, and the ability to work across systems such as SAP and Great Plains.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records and support daily accounting activity.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Assist with month-end close by compiling supporting schedules, reviewing balances, and helping deliver timely financial results.
• Support corporate tax and sales tax work, including gathering documentation and contributing to return preparation activities.
• Process and review accounts payable transactions to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with internal controls.
• Use accounting platforms such as SAP and Microsoft Great Plains to manage financial data and produce required reporting.
• Run and analyze SQL queries to extract financial information and support account reviews or audit requests.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve the consistency of financial processes.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Practical experience with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience handling accounts payable activities within a structured accounting environment.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Great Plains Accounting.
• Ability to use SQL queries for financial reporting, data validation, or account analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Compensation

$37.00-$40.00 Hourly

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