Staff Accountant - AHK USA-Chicago

IHK; Ambert; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international chamber of commerce in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is seeking a proactive Staff Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves managing financial records, preparing reports, and liaising with international partners. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of experience. Benefits include competitive vacation, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Prestations

Competitive vacation policy

Health insurance options

401(k) matching

Wellness incentives

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• German language skills preferred for international documentation.

Responsabilités

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations.

Connaissances

Strong technical accounting skills

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to analyze and improve processes

Excellent organizational skills

Time management skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Outils

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Sage

Description du poste

Overview

The continuing mission of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest / AHK USA-Chicago), a 501 (c)(6) organization headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Michigan, is to promote and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the Midwestern region of the United States. Our organization combines elements of a trade commission, a membership association, and a professional consultancy - quite a unique concept in international trade promotion. Read more about our organization at.

About the position

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. Based out of our Chicago, IL office and reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, this is a hands-on role that requires strong technical accounting skills, flexibility to work across multiple functions in a lean environment, and the ability to balance both strategic and day-to-day accounting tasks. You will join a close-knit administration team of five, where collaboration, responsibility, and independent problem-solving are essential. In this setting, everyone wears multiple hats, which makes adaptability and initiative especially important. German language skills are a plus, as you will occasionally work with financial documentation in German and liaise with international partners. The role is well-suited for someone seeking a long-term opportunity in an international and collaborative environment.

About the position

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP and non-profit accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring.
• Support grant reporting and donor financial documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax preparers.
• Handle bilingual financial documentation and communication with German stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements, system efficiencies, and internal controls.

Required qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Sage, or similar) as well as advanced Excel skills.
• German language skills preferred, as the role involves international financial documentation and communication.
• Audit support experience is beneficial.
• Ability to analyze and improve processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• High integrity, discretion, and commitment to organizational mission.

What we offer

Why GACC Midwest?

At GACC Midwest, we believe that our benefits should make a difference - to you, your job, today and in the future. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!

• Team spirit instead of rigid hierarchies
• Competitive vacation policy, starting with 20 days, increasing with seniority up to 30 days
• 14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, plus additional days around Thanksgiving and Year End
• Health insurance with multiple plan options and networks (BlueCross / BlueShield HMO, PPO, HSA) & Guardian dental and vision
• 401(k) matching with a competitive, discretionary employer contribution
• Company-paid Life Insurance + AD&D / additional voluntary life + AD&D (also for spouse and children)
• Wellness incentives : access to fitness center and complementary yoga classes
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• FSA Health Care and dependent care
• FSA commuter (transit and / or parking)
• Goal oriented bonus plan
• Plus : Work from Home Policy, Flex-Time Policy
• We offer German classes in collaboration with the Goethe Institute

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. GACC Midwest is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Potential employees are subject to background checks.