Staff Accountant

Chicago Atlantic Advisers LLC; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Atlantic Advisers LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Finance & Accounting team in Miami Beach. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations and offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the asset management industry.

You will record and reconcile entries, manage payables, handle receivables, assist with monthly and quarterly closes, and support audits, working with the Controller, CFO, and firm owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (financial services preferred).
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting, Excel skills, Microsoft Business Central experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile journal entries and bank accounts
• Manage accounts payable and vendor payments
• Handle accounts receivable activities, including billing and collection follow-ups
• Assist with monthly/quarterly closes
• Support financial statement audits and compliance requests
• Partner with the Controller, CFO, and firm owners

Skills

GAAP accounting

Attention to detail

Financial services experience

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Description

Chicago Atlantic is a private markets alternative investment manager focused on industries and companies where demand for capital exceeds traditional supply. The firm’s investment strategies include opportunistic private credit and equity with focuses on loans to esoteric industries, specialty asset-based loans, liquidity solutions and growth and technology finance. Chicago Atlantic has closed over $4.4 billion in credit facilities. Chicago Atlantic’s team of over 110 professionals has offices in Chicago, Miami, New York and London. For more information on Chicago Atlantic’s investment opportunities and financing products, visit chicagoatlantic.com.

We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations and offers direct exposure to senior leadership, public company teams, and the asset management industry.

Requirements

What You'll Do:

• Record and reconcile journal entries and bank accounts
• Manage accounts payable and vendor payments
• Handle accounts receivable activities, including billing and collection follow-ups
• Assist with monthly/quarterly closes
• Support financial statement audits and compliance requests
• Partner with the Controller, CFO, and firm owners

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (financial services preferred)
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting, Excel skills, (Microsoft Business Central experience is a plus)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn