Staff Accountant: AP & Month-End Close Specialist

Preferred Risk Insurance; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision Reimbursement

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Telemedicine

Wellness program

Job summary

Preferred Risk Insurance Services is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team in Illinois. This role supports accounts payable, monthly commission processing, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 1–3 years of accounting experience, with advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Maintain the centralized Accounts Payable email inbox.
• Maintain payables within the Airbase Expense & Spend Platform, including invoice processing, payment workflow management, vendor maintenance, and resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and distribute vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized Accounts Payable records and documentation.
• Assist with the monthly agent commission process.
• Generate, sort, and distribute commission statements.
• Respond to agent inquiries regarding commission payments and statements.
• Prepare and enter journal entries.
• Assist with month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and related analysis.
• Maintain and reconcile intercompany receivable and payable accounts.
• Support Accounts Receivable activity for the in-house Printing Department.
• Assist with annual 1099 preparation and maintenance.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as requested.
• Support special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Airbase

Job description

Preferred Risk Insurance Services is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team in Illinois. This role supports accounts payable, monthly commission processing, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 1–3 years of accounting experience, with advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.