Staff Accountant

Relief-Mental-Health; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Relief-Mental-Health in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations on-site. You will handle reconciliations, payroll processing, inventory accounting, accruals, prepaid expenses, and financial reporting using QuickBooks, Paycom, and Bill.com.

The ideal candidate has a BA in Accounting or Finance, 0–2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail with opportunities for growth within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Paycom preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and reconcile corporate credit card transactions, employee expense reports, and cash activity to ensure accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Record and maintain accruals and prepaid expense schedules, ensuring expenses are recognized in the appropriate accounting periods.
• Post inventory transactions, reconcile inventory accounts, and prepare COGS entries to support accurate financial reporting.
• Process payroll through Paycom and record payroll-related journal entries, deductions, and benefits activity.
• Manage accounts payable workflows through Bill.com, including invoice review, coding, approval tracking, and payment processing.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and ensure accounting records are complete and accurate in QuickBooks.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Support the accounting team with process improvements, documentation, and other general accounting duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Paycom

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staff Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This position will support day-to-day accounting operations, including reconciliations, inventory accounting, payroll processing, accruals, prepaid expenses, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and experience with accounting software.

Location: On-Site

Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

• Process, review, and reconcile corporate credit card transactions, employee expense reports, and cash activity to ensure accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Record and maintain accruals and prepaid expense schedules, ensuring expenses are recognized in the appropriate accounting periods.
• Post inventory transactions, reconcile inventory accounts, and prepare Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) entries to support accurate financial reporting.
• Process payroll through Paycom and record payroll-related journal entries, deductions, and benefits activity.
• Manage accounts payable workflows through Bill.com, including invoice review, coding, approval tracking, and payment processing.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and ensure accounting records are complete and accurate in QuickBooks.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Support the accounting team with process improvements, documentation, and other general accounting duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Paycom preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.

Comprehensive benefits package, including:

• PTO
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Life insurance
• Parental leave

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.