Staff Accountant

dbHMS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

dbHMS is seeking a Staff Accountant in Chicago to support financial operations, handle bookkeeping, AP/AR, and journal entries, and work with the admin team. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting within a hybrid/remote-friendly office environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience, knowledge of GAAP, and familiarity with financial software such as Deltek Ajera. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Input accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries using GAAP.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and assist month/quarter/annual closings.
• Maintain balance sheets and income statements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle confidential information and ensure compliance with tax form processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting transactions (AP, AR, JEs).
• Conduct bank and credit card reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist with balance sheets and P/L statements.
• Publish financial statements for executives.

Skills

AP/AR processing

Bank reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Financial statements

Tax forms

Confidential data handling

Tools

Deltek Ajera

Job description

Do more thanjustbuild!AtdbHMS,we are acollection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with ourclient’s visionto realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardshipand innovation through our impact on the built environment.Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters is united in their dedication to deliver high-performance,efficient,and sustainable buildings worldwide.

Our Administrative Studio team, in our Chicago office is seeking a Staff Accountant. This role will support the overall business operations by handling bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable while working closely with clients, and other admin team members.

Our dynamic work environmentprovides the perfect opportunity to advance your careerwhile developing and fine-tuning yourskillsalong with offering a supportive office culture, diverse workforce, flexible work schedules, and regular social events. At dbHMS, you will find everything you need for and exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

dbHMS is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing a safe, accessible workplace. Most duties will be performed in an office environment. dbHMS currently operates with both hybrid and remote-only work policies. The typical week consists of five, eight-hour shifts.

dbHMS offers a competitive benefits package* that includes:

• 401(k)
• Insurance - Health, Dental, Vision and Life
• Paid Time Off

*Waiting period may apply.

Position Overview

At dbHMS, we rely on our Staff Accountant to apply principles of accounting to input AP, apply payments, reconcile bank statements and make journal entries using generally accepted accounting principles. They will work with other Administrative team members to support the financial functions of the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform accounting transactions (AP, AR, JEs).
• Perform timely bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Reconcile accounts payables and receivables.
• Perform weekly bank deposits and reconciliations.
• Assist with managing balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Publish financial statements for executive team.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience.
• Professional experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Knowledge of state and federal tax form processes.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet timely obligations with many clients.
• Knowledge of accounting processes and advanced mathematical skills.
• Skilled using various accounting software and experience in troubleshooting common accounting program problems.
• Experience in Architectural/Engineering industry a plus.
• Experience with Deltek Ajera a plus.

Personal Qualities, Other Skills/Abilities

• Highly organized working style.
• Confident in learning new software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter and fast learner.