Hybrid Staff Accountant - Data-Driven, AI-Enabled

Morningstar; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Morningstar in Chicago invites an Accountant to join a full-time hybrid team, four days in-office. The role supports monthly close, prepares financial statements, maintains records, and ensures US GAAP compliance across the Americas. You'll analyze accounts, assist audits, and drive process improvements using data analytics and automation.

This early-career position emphasizes developing technical accounting and analytic skills within a corporate accounting and controllership framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of public or corporate accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Office; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and support monthly close.
• Maintain accounting records and ensure SOX compliance.
• Analyze accounts and resolve variances.
• Assist with audits and auditor requests.
• Drive process improvements with data analytics and automation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

ARCS

FCCS

Workiva

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morningstar in Chicago invites an Accountant to join a full-time hybrid team, four days in-office. The role supports monthly close, prepares financial statements, maintains records, and ensures US GAAP compliance across the Americas. You'll analyze accounts, assist audits, and drive process improvements using data analytics and automation.

This early-career position emphasizes developing technical accounting and analytic skills within a corporate accounting and controllership framework.