Staff Accountant

Performance Health Holdings; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Health is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. You will support the monthly close process through journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting across multiple entities.

Experience with payroll entries and reconciliation is a plus but not required. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, improve processes and ensure timely close activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 1–3 years of month end close or public accounting experience.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Complete assigned close tasks per monthly close calendar.
• Perform account analyses and reconciliations for accurate reporting.
• Review and reconcile AR and AP aging reports.
• Prepare accruals and reclassifications (customer discounts, vendor accruals).
• Support lease accounting activities, including amortization of right‑of‑use assets and liabilities.
• Analyze account balances and investigate variances; resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and maintain schedules/workpapers.
• Identify efficiency improvements and automate recurring accounting activities where possible.
• Communicate issues, risks, and status updates; partner with internal departments.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects and audits as needed.

Skills

Month-end close

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Performance Health is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the monthly financial close process through the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual analyses, and financial reporting activities. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records across multiple legal entities while maintaining compliance with company accounting policies and procedures. The Staff Accountant works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and ensure timely completion of close activities. Having experience with payroll entries and reconciliation is preferred but not necessary.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries Complete assigned close tasks in accordance with the monthly close calendar Perform account analyses and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting Review and reconcile AR and AP aging reports Prepare accruals and reclassifications, including customer cash discounts, vendor accruals, and other assigned accounting entries Support lease accounting activities, including amortization of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Analyze account balances and investigate variances Research and resolve discrepancies in financial data Ensure supporting documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready Maintain appropriate schedules and workpapers supporting monthly account balances Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within accounting processes Assist in automating or streamlining recurring accounting activities Recommend process enhancements that strengthen internal controls and reduce manual effort Communicate accounting issues, risks, and status updates proactively Partner with internal departments to obtain necessary information for financial reporting Respond to inquiries and provide accounting support to business partners and management Participate in cross-functional projects and special assignments as needed Maintain organized and complete documentation supporting financial transactions Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal control requirements Support internal and external audit requests as needed Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting 1-3 years of month end close or public accounting experience Problem solving skills a must Ability to analyze information and correct issues at the root cause Exceptional attention to detail Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment