Senior Staff Accountant
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant with robust accounting experience, including full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and month-end close processes. The ideal candidate will manage key accounting responsibilities while also engaging in transactional tasks as needed. The role is a contract position based in Chicago, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule: in-office Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays after the training period. The position is in a smaller office with a team of 10+ people and a family-oriented atmosphere. The company describes the environment as fun and engaging, with frequent happy hours, lunches, and events, and identifies this as an opportunity to grow a career in a fast-growing technology industry. The hourly pay range is $33.50–$35.20. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility may depend on job classification and length of employment, and benefits may be subject to change and specific plan terms.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency in standard accounting systems, such as QuickBooks.
- Strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and quality of work.
- Exceptional attention to detail and solid organizational abilities.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also managing independent tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is highly preferred.
- Interest in renewable energy is a plus.
- Ownership mentality and career-driven mindset are highly valued.
- Experience with financial forecasting, general ledger, journal entry, financial statement, and balance sheet.
Responsibilities
- Own or significantly support the full month-end close process.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
- Complete monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
- Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable, including invoice review, coding, approvals, vendor reconciliations, and payment runs.
- Support Accounts Receivable, including customer billing, cash application, and account reconciliation.
- Reconcile cash activity across multiple bank accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Calculate variable compensation payments and related accruals.
- Research and resolve accounting variances with internal teams, customers, and vendors.
- Support year-end close and audit-related activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and established accounting standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave), if eligible.
- Frequent happy hours, lunches, and events.
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Career Level
Senior
