Staff Accountant

Jobot; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Staff Accountant for our North Chicago, IL office with hybrid work options. You will handle AP, cash receipts, and month-end close on a collaborative finance team. The role also supports audits, payroll, and process improvements while ensuring GAAP compliance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in accounting/finance and 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel, and familiarity with ERP systems. A nonprofit/government background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 2+ years accounting experience with GAAP and accruals.
• Hands-on AP, reconciliations, and journal entries; strong Excel.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and payments for Accounts Payable.
• Record and reconcile cash receipts and deposits.
• Prepare journal entries and month-end close tasks.
• Assist with external audit preparation and payroll support.
• Support policy compliance and process improvements in accounting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounts Payable

Cash reconciliations

Journal entries

Excel skills

ERP / accounting system

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Staff Accountant

$70000 - $85000 per year | North Chicago, IL | Hybrid | Permanent

Join rapidly scaling government agency // Report directly into Controller with dotted line to CFO // Hybrid

A bit about us:

are a mission-driven public service organization based in Chicago, with a team of lawyers, investigators, finance professionals, and administrative staff. Our work centers on upholding high professional standards, supporting the people we serve, and protecting the public. We've operated for more than 50 years, and our culture is built on integrity, accountability, and service.

Why join us?

• Purposeful work: Your work will directly support a long-standing public service mission.
• Stable organization: You'll join an established organization with a sustainable funding model and a long history of service.
• Broad exposure: On a small finance team, you'll work across the full accounting cycle rather than one narrow function.
• Room to grow: You'll work closely with the Controller and receive hands-on guidance, training, and regular feedback.
• Flexibility: We offer a hybrid schedule and a collegial work environment.
• Strong benefits: Our package includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, a retirement plan, PTO, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and professional development.

Job Details

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL | Hybrid | Full-Time

What You’ll Do

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices and payments accurately and on time.
• Maintain vendor records and follow approval and internal control procedures.
• Resolve invoice and payment questions with vendors and internal teams.

Cash Receipts

• Record and reconcile incoming cash receipts in partnership with internal departments.
• Confirm that receipts are properly classified and deposited.

Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries and accruals.
• Reconcile bank, investment, receivable, payable, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy on an accrual basis under GAAP.
• Help prepare internal financial reports and schedules.

Audit, Payroll & Process Improvement

• Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual external audit and respond to auditor requests.
• Assist the Controller with semi-monthly payroll as needed, handling all information confidentially.
• Follow and help strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support accounting system improvements and implementation work.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Hands-on experience with AP, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with an accounting system or ERP.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment with confidential information.

Preferred

• Nonprofit, government, or other public-sector accounting experience.
• Exposure to audit preparation or public accounting.
• CPA or progress toward CPA licensure.

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