Staff Accountant

Suntimes; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

Suntimes is looking for a Staff Accountant based in Chicago to assist the Accounting Manager with financial records and transactions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

The role involves monthly financial close processes, budget maintenance, and preparation of financial reports. Benefits include a competitive salary along with medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience using ERP financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close and related accounting processes.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets and financial statements.
• Assist in grant reporting and tax filings.
• Maintain fixed asset records.

Skills

Accounting principles

ERP financial systems

Time management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Opportunity

The Staff Accountant reports to and assists the Accounting Manager in the preparation and maintenance of CPM’s financial records and transactions. The position is the primary liaison with CPM’s Corporate Sponsorship team and is responsible for applied payments, invoicing, account aging review, and ad hoc reporting. The Staff Accountant also assists in the preparation of grant reporting, regulatory and tax filings, and CPM’s annual financial audit.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close and related accounting processes and analysis (e.g., financial statement analysis, journal entries, reconciliation) in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Analyzes and prepares monthly investment journal entries.
• Prepares and posts monthly amortization of prepaid expenses.
• Maintains fixed asset records and prepares and posts related journal entries for in-service placement and depreciation.
• Responsible for monthly revenue reclassification and reconciliation.
• Assists in the completion of the monthly financial statement close process.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flow.
• Prepares bank and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of the annual consolidated and individual departmental budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Calculates and posts monthly Corporate Sponsorship commission and accruals.
• Acts as primary liaison with the Corporate Sponsorship team and is responsible for monthly invoicing, account aging review, and ad hoc support and reporting.
• Assists in grant reporting.
• Provides accounting support for CPM’s annual financial audit, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Prepares budget‑to‑actual reports, performs variance analysis, and reports significant issues to management.
• Works collaboratively within the team, across the department, and with individuals external to Chicago Public Media.
• Provides accounting support to management as requested.
• Other responsibilities include but are not limited to participation in special projects or ad hoc analysis as assigned.

Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience using ERP financial systems.
• Ability to research FASB codification preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and research solutions to problems.
• Ability to manage projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated budgeting, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

Certificates and/or Licenses

CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Compensation

The expected pay range for this position is $60,000 to $77,000 per ANNUM.

Benefits

Our benefits include a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chicago Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we actively seek and welcome people from all backgrounds, orientations, and life experiences to join our team.

Essential Functions Disclaimer

The essential functions described above are not all-inclusive and are not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. Chicago Public Media may change the content or format of this job at any time in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.