Staff Accountant

A growing Chicago-based organization is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join its team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work closely with operations and finance leadership while supporting the full month-end close and revenue cycle processes in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis for both the income statement and balance sheet
• Ensure accurate accrual-based accounting in accordance with US GAAP
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Partner with operations to investigate and resolve cash collection variances and system discrepancies
• Support revenue operations, including sales order review, invoicing, collections, and reconciliation of sales reporting systems at month-end
• Participate in weekly AP payment review meetings and assist with cash flow oversight
• Reconcile month-end inventory and validate inventory-related entries
• Collaborate cross-functionally on business changes impacting accounting to ensure proper revenue recognition and best practices
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed

• 2–4 years of accounting experience within a corporate or public accounting environment
• Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting and GAAP
• Intermediate Excel skills with overall proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Medical, dental, vision and 401k offered