Staff Accountant: Month-End Close, Reconciliations & Payroll

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Weekly pay

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in Westmont, IL. This role oversees reconciliations, payroll tax reporting, commission and income reporting, and supports the month-end close process.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, is proficient in Excel, and can manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a Staff Accountant role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist senior accountant with month end closing procedures, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Reconcile and file payroll tax amounts for weekly, monthly and quarterly liabilities.
• Calculate and distribute monthly commission reports for production staff.
• Reconciliation and distribution of weekly income reports to VPs.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Assist with other accounting tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Tools

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Johnson Service Group is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in Westmont, IL. This role oversees reconciliations, payroll tax reporting, commission and income reporting, and supports the month-end close process.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, is proficient in Excel, and can manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate financial reporting.