Accountant

Performance Trust; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Wellness & mental health support

Job summary

Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC in Chicago seeks an experienced Accountant to join the internal finance team. The role covers close processes, financial reporting, and cross-functional finance initiatives, with increasing ownership and independence in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Chicago with a hybrid schedule (Tuesday and Thursday in the office, 8:00am–5:00pm), the position requires strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to partner across teams to translate complex data

Qualifications

• 3–7 years progressive accounting experience
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting required; CPA or active progress toward CPA strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP; experience with complex journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the month‑end, quarter‑end, and annual close processes, including preparation and / or review of journal entries for IB/CM revenue, deferred revenue, loan schedules, accruals, commissions, ESOP accounting, and other complex transactions.
• Prepare, review, and sign off on balance sheet reconciliations within established close timelines.
• Own the preparation of PBCs for annual audits and tax filings.
• Analyze, interpret, and present financial data to support business line managerial reporting and FP&A decision‑making.
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies and technical issues with limited oversight.
• Respond to financial queries from FP&A and other departments; drive process improvements that improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in the development and documentation of internal accounting policies and controls.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel

ERP/Oracle

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA in progress

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in Chicago, Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is an investment bank that combines Wall Street scale with the agility of an independent, employee-owned firm. We help financial institutions uncover overlooked opportunities, navigate complexity, and make decisions grounded in insight—not impulse. Our work is focused on long-term impact and relationships built on what matters most: trust and enduring performance.

About the Position

Performance Trust is seeking an Accountant to join our internal finance and accounting team. This role is designed for an experienced accounting professional ready to take on expanded ownership across the close process, financial reporting, and cross‑functional finance initiatives. We are targeting candidates with a strong foundation in accounting fundamentals, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to operate with greater independence in a fast‑paced environment.

This role is based in Chicago, Illinois and follows a hybrid work schedule, Tuesday and Thursday in the office, from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the month‑end, quarter‑end, and annual close processes, including preparation and / or review of journal entries for IB/CM revenue, deferred revenue, loan schedules, accruals, commissions, ESOP accounting, and other complex transactions.
• Prepare, review, and sign off on balance sheet reconciliations within established close timelines.
• Own the preparation of PBCs for annual audits and tax filings.
• Analyze, interpret, and present financial data to support business line managerial reporting and FP&A decision‑making.
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies and technical issues with limited oversight.
• Respond to financial queries from FP&A and other departments; drive process improvements that improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in the development and documentation of internal accounting policies and controls.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in financial services, investment banking, or a related industry.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting required; CPA or active progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and demonstrated experience with complex journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Experience with fixed‑income, bond, or securities accounting a plus.
• Strong IT skills – GL ERP (Oracle preferred), advanced Excel; experience with large data sets.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator with the ability to partner across teams and translate financial data for non‑finance stakeholders.
• Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Featured Benefits

• Health Coverage
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (administered through a national carrier such as Blue Cross Blue Shields)
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Pre‑Tax Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent Care) (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Work‑Life Benefits
  • Vacation/Personal Days + Holidays
  • Financial & Income Protection Benefits
  • PT Retirement
  • Mission‑Driven Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Voluntary Life Insurance + Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness & Everyday Support
  • Discounted Fitness Memberships (Free membership for Chicago office)
  • Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits – Transit & Parking
  • Mental Health support through company provided Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee recognition programs (PT Rewards and Annual Awards)

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000 per year. This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however, may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand. This position is also eligible for a bonus component that would be dependent on pre‑defined performance factors. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts.

Notice to Applicants

In connection with your application, we collect personal information, including your contact details, resume/CV, education, work history, qualifications and licenses, references and interview notes, and, where permitted, any diversity information you choose to provide, which we use for equal‑opportunity monitoring. We use this information to assess your application, communicate with you, meet legal and regulatory requirements and, if you are hired, begin your employment. We may disclose it to recruiters, background‑check providers, service providers such as our applicant‑tracking system, and our affiliates, as needed, but we do not sell it or use it for advertising. Background checks, which may include the regulatory, credit and criminal‑record checks required for securities industry roles, take place after a conditional offer of employment and with your authorization, and your offer depends on satisfactory results. We do not make hiring decisions based solely on automated processing. If you are not selected, we may keep your application information to consider you for future positions; to opt out, contact [e-mail]. We will still keep the records the law requires.

Salary Description

$90,000-$115,000