Staff Accountant

Jobot; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A global financial services company located in Skokie, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to support accounting operations and assist in monthly closing and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a publicly traded environment. Key responsibilities include journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and assisting with GAAP compliance. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in a publicly traded company is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with financial statement preparation in compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)

Job description

Overview

Job details: Publicly Traded, Global Company, Financial Services. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan Currier. Salary: $75,000 - $93,000 per year. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.

About us

We are a trusted financial services firm serving some of the largest businesses globally. As a publicly traded organization with multiple legal entities, we operate in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment that values accuracy, integrity, and collaboration.

Why join us

• Opportunity to work within a globally trusted financial services organization
• Exposure to public company accounting and multi-entity structures
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, audits, and compliance
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Job Details

The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations and play a key role in the monthly close and financial reporting processes. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in a publicly traded company who is looking to further develop technical accounting skills within a complex, multi-entity organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Support accounting activities across multiple legal entities, including intercompany transactions
• Assist with SOX compliance and internal control documentation and testing
• Provide support for internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, tax, and operations
• Assist with process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 2–4 years of accounting experience
• Experience working in a publicly traded company strongly preferred
• Exposure to multi-entity or consolidated environments preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Progress toward CPA certification or CPA-eligible preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and grow within a complex accounting environment

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