Staff Accountant

Role: Staff Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL 
Work Schedule: Hybrid, 1-2 days in office
Compensation: $80,000 + Bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, generous PTO

As a Staff Accountant, you will provide accounting and back-office support for the firm and associated portfolio companies. This position is ideal for an Accountant or Auditor who is looking for an opportunity to make an immediate impact in a role with diverse accounting and financial reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly analysis of financial statements, including variance analysis of budgeted and prior year amounts for select accounts.
• Prepare consolidated internal financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from department leaders.
• Complete monthly bookkeeping, which includes preparation of general ledger entries by maintaining records and files, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end closes.
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, requesting disbursements, and reconciling accounts. 
• Prepare invoices by verifying billing schedules, maintain deferred and accrued revenue accounts, ensure a healthy collection cycle, and reconcile accounts.
• Develop and implement account procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain schedules in support of company metrics and key performance indicators.
• Prepare 1099 forms and assist in providing support for an external accounting firm.
• Help establish new ventures ensuring state and federal compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Internship, co-op, or summer work experience in a related field. 
• Excellent verbal/written communication.
• Energetic, resourceful, flexible, collaborative, and proactive. 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and have excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.