Accountant

Talent ACQ; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Potential equity participation

Job summary

Talent ACQ seeks an experienced accountant for a community-focused financial institution in the northern Chicago suburbs, on-site five days per week. The role reports to the Corporate Controller and supports GAAP reporting, close processes, and financial analysis.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of accounting experience, a bachelor's degree, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with call reporting. The bank offers strong benefits, retirement, flexible time off, and potential equity

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a community financial institution.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Strong GAAP and regulatory reporting knowledge, including call reports.
• Proficiency with general ledger and financial reporting platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries in line with GAAP and internal policy.
• Drive monthly and quarterly close processes to deadlines.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts across core system and holding company.
• Investigate variances with deposit and lending operations partners.
• Manage accounts payable and employee expense reimbursements.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for leadership and board.
• Handle quarterly call reports and other holding-company submissions.
• Assemble audit schedules and coordinate with auditors.
• Uphold existing internal control procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

QuickBooks

Call reporting software

Job description

We are hiring for an accountant position with a banking partner of ours! This is a great opportunity. The company is seeking an accountant who has call reporting experience.

Location & Schedule

• Based on-site in the northern Chicago suburbs, five days per week in office.

Role Summary

• A community-focused financial institution serving small businesses nationwide seeks a seasoned accounting professional for its finance team.
• Reports to the Corporate Controller.
• Helps safeguard the accuracy and integrity of the bank's financial records.
• Supports timely, reliable reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Partners with the Controller and executive leadership on budgeting and ad hoc financial analysis initiatives.

Core Responsibilities — Accounting Operations

• Records journal entries in line with GAAP and internal policy.
• Helps drive the monthly and quarterly close process to deadline.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts across the bank's core system and the holding company's books.
• Investigates variances alongside deposit and lending operations partners to resolve discrepancies.
• Manages accounts payable and employee expense reimbursements.

Core Responsibilities — Reporting & Analysis

• Prepares and reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for leadership and the board.
• Confirms all figures are accurate and regulatory-compliant.
• Handles periodic filings, including the quarterly call report and other holding-company submissions.

Core Responsibilities — Audit & Tax Support

• Assembles audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Assists the Controller in coordinating with outside auditors and tax advisors.

Core Responsibilities — Internal Controls

• Upholds existing control procedures that protect company assets.

Qualifications

• At least three years of progressive accounting experience, including time at a small or mid-sized community financial institution.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Strong command of GAAP and regulatory reporting, including call reports.
• Hands-on familiarity with general ledger and financial reporting platforms.
• Comfortable operating as an individual contributor, moving fluidly between strategy and execution.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving instincts.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis capability.
• Sound judgment and clear communication across all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with core banking platforms, call-reporting software, and systems such as QuickBooks is a plus.
• Base pay: $85,000–$110,000 annually.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible staff and dependents.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible time off.
• Potential equity participation.
• Mission-driven culture centered on serving small businesses.