Staff Accountant

Energy Partners LLC; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums

Certification funding

Mentor guidance

Job summary

Energy Partners LLC is seeking a remote-friendly Staff Accountant who can balance the books, model the future, and explain both in plain English. This lead Staff Accountant role is anchored in IL, with a compensation range of $138,000–$193,000 and potential for growth.

You will pair forecasting with careful downside scenario reviews, stress-test pricing models, and ensure monthly closes are precise. The company covers health premiums, funds certifications, and pairs you with a seasoned mentor,

Qualifications

• 8+ years steering finance projects end to end.
• Experience in leading staff accounting activities.
• ACCA certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast CIA Certification forecasts with downside review.
• Test pricing models before board review.
• Forecast tax payments to avoid penalties.
• Close books monthly and ensure entry accuracy.
• Turn quarter-end into the calmest week of the finance cycle.
• Establish internal controls that withstand audits.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Internal controls

Leadership

Tax forecasting

Education

ACCA certification

Job description

We are looking for a remote-friendly Staff Accountant who can balance the books, model the future, and explain both in plain English. At its core, this is a lead Staff Accountant job in IL that rewards 9 years with $138,000 - $193,000 and room to run.

Key Responsibilities

• Pair CIA Certification forecasting with a forward-thinking review of the downside case
• Pressure-test pricing models before they reach the Energy Partners LLC board
• Forecast tax payments precisely enough to avoid an underpayment penalty
• Close the books each month and ensure accuracy across all entries
• Turn quarter-end into the calmest week of the finance cycle
• Stand up internal controls that survive a surprise audit

What You'll Bring

• Flexibility to adapt your approach as business needs evolve
• Strong multitasking ability without sacrificing quality
• Hands-on command of Coaching, with ACCA as a close second
• Pattern recognition earned across many finance engagements
• 8 or more years steering finance projects end to end
• Demonstrated knack for making the service-minded feel manageable

Energy Partners LLC builds finance tools the way old shops built furniture — slowly, in Naperville, IL, and with a forward-thinking respect for the craft. We treat every new Staff Accountant as a fresh set of eyes, so tell us what looks broken.

On top of $138,000 - $193,000, we cover your health premiums, fund your certifications, and pair you with a seasoned mentor.