Accountant
About The Position
Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is an investment bank headquartered in Chicago that combines the scale of a Wall Street firm with the agility of an independent, employee-owned firm. The company helps financial institutions identify opportunities, navigate complexity, and make insight-based decisions, with an emphasis on long-term impact and enduring relationships. Performance Trust is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its internal finance and accounting team. The role offers expanded ownership of the close process, financial reporting, and cross-functional finance initiatives. The successful candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The role is based in Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule: in the office Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position has a base salary range of $90,000–$115,000 per year and is eligible for a bonus tied to predefined performance factors.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience; experience in financial services, investment banking, or a related industry is preferred.
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting required.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and demonstrated experience with complex journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes.
- Strong IT skills, including experience with a general ledger ERP system and advanced Excel skills; experience with large data sets.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to partner across teams and translate financial data for non-finance stakeholders.
- Must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or active progress toward CPA.
- Experience with fixed-income, bond, or securities accounting.
- Experience with Oracle ERP.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes, including preparing and/or reviewing journal entries for IB/CM revenue, deferred revenue, loan schedules, accruals, commissions, ESOP accounting, and other complex transactions.
- Prepare, review, and sign off on balance sheet reconciliations within established close timelines.
- Own preparation of PBCs for annual audits and tax filings.
- Analyze, interpret, and present financial data to support business-line managerial reporting and FP&A decision-making.
- Identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies and technical issues with limited oversight.
- Respond to financial queries from FP&A and other departments.
- Drive process improvements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Assist in developing and documenting internal accounting policies and controls.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Prescription drug plans.
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
- Health Savings Account.
- Vacation and personal days, plus holidays.
- PT retirement benefits.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Voluntary life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Discounted fitness memberships, with free membership for the Chicago office.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking.
- Employee Assistance Program providing mental health support.
- Employee recognition programs, including PT Rewards and Annual Awards.
- Performance-based bonus eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
