Staff Accountant: Invoicing, Reconciliations & Growth (Chicago)

Barchart; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barchart is seeking a staff accountant to join its Finance team in Chicago. You will support invoicing, collections, and responding to customer inquiries about invoices and payments, while also assisting in general ledger work and reconciliations.

You will collaborate with the CFO, COO and two other finance teammates on financial statements, KPIs, and HR-related projects, growing with the organization over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Attention to detail with timely, accurate output.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong organizational skills and prioritization.
• Must be able to come to the Chicago office on most Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Open to recent graduates or experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Handle invoicing and collections.
• Respond to customer inquiries about invoices and payments.
• Assist in general ledger accounting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and review KPIs.
• Support Accounting and HR projects as needed.
• Collaborate with CFO, COO and finance team.

Skills

Eye for detail

Customer service

GAAP knowledge

Organizational skills

In-office attendance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Barchart is seeking a staff accountant to join its Finance team in Chicago. You will support invoicing, collections, and responding to customer inquiries about invoices and payments, while also assisting in general ledger work and reconciliations.

You will collaborate with the CFO, COO and two other finance teammates on financial statements, KPIs, and HR-related projects, growing with the organization over time.