Accountant

IFG US; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG US is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, lead journal entries, and reconcile accounts. The role partners with various teams to provide financial insights and ensure compliance with accounting policies.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, experience with general ledger, A/P, reconciliations, and financial reporting, and proficiency in Sage Intacct and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, accounts payable, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead Month-End Close Activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling GL accounts, and ensuring data accuracy.
• Perform complex account reconciliations, including balance sheet and intercompany accounts, resolving discrepancies.
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to validate financial information and improve processes.
• Support financial reporting and audit preparation by compiling schedules and maintaining documentation.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities with accurate coding and documentation.
• Monitor and analyze operating expenses, allocate costs, and report for budget management.
• Maintain accurate financial records by recording daily transactions and preparing journal entries.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Accounts payable

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring the integrity of accounting operations. This position partners across departments to provide financial insights, drive process efficiency, and support organizational reporting and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Month-End Close Activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Perform Complex Account Reconciliations, including balance sheet and intercompany accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Partner with Internal Teams and External Stakeholders to validate financial information, improve processes, and support organizational objectives.
• Support Financial Reporting and Audit Preparation by compiling schedules, maintaining supporting documentation, and assisting with financial statement preparation.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Activities, ensuring timely processing, accurate coding, and proper documentation.
• Monitor and Analyze Operating Expenses, including expense allocations, tracking, and reporting to support budget management.
• Maintain Accurate Financial Records by recording daily transactions and preparing journal entries in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, accounts payable,account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacctand advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting audit engagements and financial statement preparation.
• Exposure to nonprofit, association, or multi-entity accounting environments.