Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable

Calamos Recruiting • Naperville, IL

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for the timely processing of a variety of accounts payable activities. This includes processing and posting invoices, travel and entertainment expense reports, and purchase orders, ensuring verification of general ledger account coding and proper manager approvals. The role also involves researching and resolving vendor issues and discrepancies, and completing activities related to the financial statement close process, such as journal entries and general ledger reconciliations. A key aspect of this role is the demonstrated ability to leverage AI productivity tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort, with comfort working alongside automated systems and evaluating AI-generated outputs for accuracy. The Staff Accountant will also identify ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the department, participate in special projects as assigned by management, and perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Up to two years experience in a similar role.
• Detail oriented with the ability to interpret a variety of data.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Processing and posting invoices, travel and entertainment expense reports and purchase orders, including verification of general ledger account coding and proper manager approvals.
• Researching and resolving vendor issues and discrepancies.
• Completing activities as it relates to the financial statement close process including certain journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Leveraging AI productivity tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Working alongside automated systems and evaluating AI-generated outputs for accuracy.
• Identifying ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the department.
• Participating in special projects as assigned by management.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability)
• retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing)
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• other wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level