Public Sector Staff Accountant - Hybrid & Growth

Jobot; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Staff Accountant for our North Chicago, IL office with hybrid work options. You will handle AP, cash receipts, and month-end close on a collaborative finance team. The role also supports audits, payroll, and process improvements while ensuring GAAP compliance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in accounting/finance and 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel, and familiarity with ERP systems. A nonprofit/government background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 2+ years accounting experience with GAAP and accruals.
• Hands-on AP, reconciliations, and journal entries; strong Excel.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and payments for Accounts Payable.
• Record and reconcile cash receipts and deposits.
• Prepare journal entries and month-end close tasks.
• Assist with external audit preparation and payroll support.
• Support policy compliance and process improvements in accounting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounts Payable

Cash reconciliations

Journal entries

Excel skills

ERP / accounting system

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Staff Accountant for our North Chicago, IL office with hybrid work options. You will handle AP, cash receipts, and month-end close on a collaborative finance team. The role also supports audits, payroll, and process improvements while ensuring GAAP compliance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in accounting/finance and 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel, and familiarity with ERP systems. A nonprofit/government background is a plus.