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Staff Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Confidential
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off, Holidays
Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing team in Chicago. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and is eager to contribute to financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost-saving initiatives.

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, including revenue management, project cost accounting, financial reporting, and internal audits. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial data and supporting informed business decisions.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and account allocations
  • Support the month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare, maintain, and analyze financial records and reports
  • Assist with annual budget preparation and forecasting
  • Manage revenue processes, including billing, invoicing, accounts receivable, and collections
  • Perform project cost accounting, including project P&L analysis and reporting on trends and improvement opportunities
  • Conduct regular audits of internal projects and expenses to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Reconcile monthly credit card statements and review/approve expense reports
  • Support ad-hoc accounting and finance projects as needed
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • High level of comfort with technology and financial systems
  • ERP systems (Net Suite) preferred
  • Quick Books experience is a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

E-Verify

Company participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work.

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