Staff Accountant - Full-Cycle GAAP & Analysis

Graycor; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Graycor in Oakbrook Terrace, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to record and maintain financial transactions, applying accounting principles across the full cycle. This role offers hands-on exposure and a foundation in accounting theory and practice.

The position requires strong analytical, reconciliation, and reporting skills, with responsibilities including asset tracking, lease accounting, GAAP postings, and support during audits. CPA desirable; Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ general accounting experience
• Account reconciliation experience
• Balance sheet review experience

Responsibilities

• Ensures accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Tracks fixed assets and completes necessary forms throughout the fixed asset process (capital expenditure budget - construction in process – asset creation), posts depreciation, and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Maintains lease balances and prepares monthly postings in accordance with GAAP.
• Manages our leasing system based on the FASB rules
• Reconciles, investigates, corrects, and adjusts accounting information in accordance with our close calendar.
• Proactively identifies unique problems, such as reconciliation/posting issues, and seeks help to resolve, if necessary.
• Aids in audit requests.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with multiple technology systems and establish a clear understanding of financial impacts and integration.
• Maintains company credit card program
• Manages Concur/Uber access for the company
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Math skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA desirable

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Job description

Graycor in Oakbrook Terrace, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to record and maintain financial transactions, applying accounting principles across the full cycle. This role offers hands-on exposure and a foundation in accounting theory and practice.

The position requires strong analytical, reconciliation, and reporting skills, with responsibilities including asset tracking, lease accounting, GAAP postings, and support during audits. CPA desirable; Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance preferred.