Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant at Czarnowski Collective

Join our corporate finance team in Chicago. This role reports directly to the Assistant Controller and works closely with Accounts Payable, Billing, Payroll, and other internal teams, as well as external tax authorities and auditors.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to manage cash applications, tax compliance, and general ledger accounting while gaining progressive exposure to corporate and international subsidiary accounting.

• Process and apply customer payments, research and resolve discrepancies, and ensure accuracy of cash applications.
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Post journal entries and assist with month‑end close.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional departments (Accounts Payable, Billing, Payroll, Purchasing, ERP) to support financial operations.
• Coordinate with the third‑party tax firm by compiling data and documentation for sales & use tax, Canadian VAT, real estate, and personal property tax filings.
• Support annual tax and financial audits by preparing schedules (PBCs) and responding to auditor requests.
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects, analysis, and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3–5 years of general ledger accounting experience, including reconciliations.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; experience with various ERP systems.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work independently and suggest process improvements.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Tax compliance experience (sales & use, VAT, real estate, personal property) strongly preferred.
• Background in project‑based accounting.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective within 30 days.
• 401(k) matching with no vesting period.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays.
• Collaborative Work Environment.

We celebrate creativity, curiosity, innovation and imagination; act with honesty and integrity; empower and trust one another; embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit; champion diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritize safe, ethical and sustainable business practices; foster a culture of meritocracy; deliver; and we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Czarnowski Collective is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Illinois Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

Location:

Chicago, IL