Staff Accountant

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious family office in downtown Chicago seeks a Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting operations for personal and investment entities. This role offers exposure to complex, multi-entity accounting in a collaborative environment, ideal for detail-oriented professionals.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger for multiple entities.
• Perform bank and investment account reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Discretion

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$62,500.00/yr - $74,750.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Internal Audit, Accounting, Tax and Finance Recruitment Leader to the Fortune 500 and beyond in Chicago

Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper – Family Office | Downtown Chicago | On-Site

Downtown Chicago, IL (In-Office, Full-Time)

A prestigious Chicago-based Family Office is seeking a Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations across a variety of personal, investment, and trust entities. This is a highly trusted, detail-oriented role offering exposure to complex, multi-entity accounting in a private, collaborative environment.

You’ll work closely with senior finance professionals to ensure the smooth financial management of personal assets, private investments, charitable foundations, and operating businesses.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain the general ledger for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of entries.
• Perform bank and investment account reconciliations on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Process accounts payable, receivables, and journal entries, ensuring timely payments and accurate coding.
• Track capital calls, distributions, and investment activity across various partnerships and private equity funds.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reports, cash flow summaries, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, and legal counsel as needed.
• Support ad hoc projects, including budgeting, trust administration, and documentation for tax filings.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in a family office, investment firm, or private client setting.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and multi-entity bookkeeping.
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential financial information.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently in a small, high-trust team environment.

Why Join Us?

In-office role in a beautiful downtown Chicago location.

Work in a private, stable, and intellectually engaging environment.

Gain exposure to a wide range of investment, trust, and philanthropic activities.

Contribute to the long-term success and financial stewardship of a multigenerational family.

If you're a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for a stable, high-integrity role in a family office setting, apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and General Business

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Investment Management, and Real Estate

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Child care support

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