STAFF ACCOUNTANT

The Greene Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greene Group is seeking a Staff Accountant in Chicago, IL for a full-time position supporting financial operations. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining accurate financial records and assisting in key accounting functions within a growing sports and entertainment client.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 1+ year accounting experience with QuickBooks, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with GAAP and month-end close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ year accounting experience; hands-on QuickBooks experience required.
• Tech-savvy; strong Excel; comfortable with AI tools; solid GAAP and month-end close knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable (invoice entry, coding, vendor payments).
• Manage accounts receivable (invoicing, collections, cash application).
• Process payroll using ADP and manage day-to-day 401(k) operations.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

ADP

Job description

Staff Accountant (Sports & Entertainment) | The Greene Group

The Tone:

This is a full-time Staff Accountant role for The Greene Group’s client, a growing, private equity-backed sports and entertainment company headquartered in Chicago. This newly created position offers an amazing opportunity for an early-career, tech-savvy accountant to break into the sports world. The role is vital for supporting the client’s financial operations and growing with a high-profile organization, establishing and maintaining accurate financial records.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Chicago, IL
• Mission: This role is dedicated to establishing and maintaining accurate financial records and supporting crucial accounting functions, directly enabling the efficient financial operations of a growing sports and entertainment client.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, ADP, Microsoft Excel, AI tools

What You’ll Actually Do

• Accounts Payable: Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, vendor payments, and managing vendor relationships.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage accounts receivable processes, encompassing invoicing, collections follow-up, and cash application.
• Payroll & Benefits: Process recurring payroll using ADP and administer day-to-day 401(k) operations, including contributions and employee support.
• Month-End Close: Support month-end close activities, preparing journal entries, accruals, and conducting bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Financial Operations: Maintain accurate financial records, assist with annual audit requests, and utilize AI tools to streamline reconciliation and reporting.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 1+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on QuickBooks experience required.
• Skills: Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills, comfort learning new tools including AI, and a solid understanding of GAAP and month-end close fundamentals.
• Bonus: ADP or payroll processing experience, and a background in sports, media, or agency settings.