Staff Accountant

Jobot; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) + Contribution

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO 2-3 weeks + 40 hours sick time

Small accounting team with leadership

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Staff Accountant in Highland Park, IL to support Accounts Payable and daily accounting operations. This role is hands-on in a small-to-mid-size team with growth opportunities. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of accounting experience and a solid grasp of GAAP.

Responsibilities include journal entries, month-end close, vendor records, and audits. Competitive salary with annual bonus; on-site position in Highland Park.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• ERP experience, NetSuite or similar.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for month-end close.
• Process high volume of vendor bills and maintain vendor records.
• Review employee expense reports for policy compliance.
• Assist with external audits with schedules and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Job details

Join a well-established, family-owned beverage company - Staff Accountant opening in Highland Park, IL!

Salary: $65,000 - $82,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Natasha van der Griendt

Are you a fit?

A bit about us

A privately held, family-owned beverage company with a strong global presence and a portfolio of well-known brands distributed internationally. The company works closely with premium production partners around the world and has built a reputation for quality, innovation, and a hands-on approach to growing its brands.

Why join us

• Annual bonus, tied to company profits (~10%)
• 401(k) + Contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (cost-share with employee)
• PTO: 2-3 weeks (negotiable) plus 40 hours of separate sick time
• Small, collaborative accounting team with real visibility to leadership
• On-site position, Highland Park, IL

Job Details

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

A growing beverage company is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its Accounts Payable function and broader day-to-day accounting operations. This is a hands-on role best suited for a detail-oriented professional who's comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small-to-mid-size company environment, with room to grow as the organization scales.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations in line with GAAP
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations as part of month-end close
• Process a high volume of vendor bills and maintain accurate vendor records
• Review employee expense reports for policy compliance
• Assist with external audits, providing schedules and documentation as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes as the company grows
• Support special projects and other accounting tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting or finance
• 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally at a small-to-mid-size company
• Experience in wholesale, retail, distribution, or inventory-driven businesses a strong plus
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and reconciliations
• ERP system experience required (NetSuite or similar preferred)
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a lean team
• Clear communicator with a proactive, improvement-minded approach

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