Staff Accountant

We are currently seeking candidates for a hybrid Staff Accountant position based out of our client’s corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. This position supports the corporate accounting team by performing activities such as journal entry preparation, prepaid expense tracking, account reconciliation completion, and initiation of intercompany confirmations between entities. The role is also directly responsible for fixed asset oversight and performing general ledger administrative activities. The position reports to the Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support month-end close through preparation of accruals, prepaid, fixed assets, and other journal entries. Complete intercompany confirmations, reconcile sub-ledger to GL activity and perform close related administrative tasks as assigned.
• Manage fixed assets including review of construction in process accounts, recording additions and disposals, running monthly depreciation, and distributing reporting to finance and tax contacts.
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations for manager review in the Account Reconciliation Cloud Services tool (ARCS). Investigate and resolve noted reconciling items timely.
• Monitor shared email accounts and complete requested general ledger administrative tasks related to business unit and account setups and changes.
• Prepare and lead quarterly balance sheet fluctuation reviews.
• Assist with intercompany billing activity through the preparation of manual invoice requests.
• Complete annual reporting packages requested by corporate & tax departments for assigned entities.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to external auditor requests.
• Participate in ad hoc special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience

Other Job Requirements:

• Ability to analyze data, think critically, and determine logical conclusions and recommendations
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• High attention to detail and demonstrated business acumen
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in JD Edwards, ARCS, SAGE Fixed Assets, and Hyperion Reporting/Planning preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerBI, and Teams desired