Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant's primary duties include general ledger account reconciliations, preparing various monthly reports, financials forecasting and assistance with annual budget preparation. Ensuring that financial data is compliant with GAAP. The Staff Accountant will play a critical role in managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles. This position is based in our Chicago office where there is a hybrid work schedule. Key Responsibilities: Perform month-end close duties include reconciling various balance sheet accounts, reviewing general ledger details and posting journal entries Conduct bank reconciliations for parent company and subsidiaries. Maintain the general ledger by verifying transactions and ensuring proper coding Review accounts payable transactions and approve outgoing ACH's and Wires Assist in preparing financial statements and reports Analyze and research variances on financials and report findings to management Assist with annual budget preparation and financial forecasts Calculate sales commissions Prepare ad hoc reporting for senior management and executives Recommend process improvements and accounting procedure enhancements. Assist with external annual audit preparation and inquiries Ensure compliance with internal controls Perform other accounting, financial, or special projects as assigned Key Relationships: Collaborate with internal staff from various departments and external partners Requirements Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting or business preferred 3 years of accounting experience required Requi red Skills and Capabilities: Highly skilled in analyzing financial and numeric data Strong analytic skills and attention to detail In-depth understanding of GAAP accounting principles and practices Intermediate Excel skills (e.g. pivot table, vlookup, index, sumif) Proficiency in accounting software systems Proficiency with month-end close process including account reconciliations and financial reporting Strong time management and organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Team player with strong work ethic Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.