Entry-Level Staff Accountant: Centralized Finance & AI Tools

Skybox Capital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Skybox Capital is a dynamic family office and private equity firm seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to support daily accounting for one operating company under the Skybox umbrella. All accounting for the portfolio is handled by a single centralized team, offering exposure to diverse business models within our umbrella.

You'll gain a strong foundation in operational accounting, learn how real businesses run behind the scenes, and see how a family office manages and scales its holdings.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn.
• Tech-savvy with interest in AI transforming finance.
• Willing to adapt in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Comfortable handling multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Record and organize incoming mail, payments, and invoices
• Process bills and manage approvals through Bill.com
• Prepare and post journal entries in NetSuite
• Assist in month-end close and account reconciliations
• Support financial reporting for your assigned operating company
• Collaborate with the broader accounting team and operations leaders across our portfolio
• Learn to use AI tools to streamline accounting tasks and data analysis
• Contribute to ad hoc projects across finance and operations

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Eager to learn

Tech-savvy

AI in finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Bill.com

NetSuite

AI tools

Job description

Skybox Capital is a dynamic family office and private equity firm seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to support daily accounting for one operating company under the Skybox umbrella. All accounting for the portfolio is handled by a single centralized team, offering exposure to diverse business models within our umbrella.

You'll gain a strong foundation in operational accounting, learn how real businesses run behind the scenes, and see how a family office manages and scales its holdings.