Staff Accountant

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) • Chicago, IL

9d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Staff Accountant or Accounting Analyst plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards within a fast-paced tech-enabled marketing agency. This position contributes to expense tracking, job/project accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and process improvement. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills and understands the unique financial workflows of an agency; project-based billing, WIP, pass-through costs, time tracking, and client-based revenue cycles.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of tax and/or accounting related experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting practices.
• Experience with project-based accounting, WIP, and client billing.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems (NetSuite, Workamajig, Deltek, Intacct, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred.
• CPA track or certification preferred.
• Familiarity with time-tracking and project management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses.
• Fixed assets management, including assets proposal, disposal and assets roll forward reporting.
• Responsible for bank matching and reconciliation.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure consistent application of GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Process vendor invoices, match POs, reconcile vendor payment, and ensure proper coding to jobs and cost centers.
• Support the Employee and Credit Card workflow and reimbursement review and approval process.
• Prepare financial schedules, supporting documentation, and management reports as needed.
• Provide data and insights during audits and internal reviews.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and industry standards.
• Support audit preparation and participate in external financials audits and tax audits as required.
• Maintain Sales and Use and other tax registrations and monitor correspondences on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO after 90-days of employment
• 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision
• 401k with employer matching (after 1 year of service)
• Referral bonus for bringing great talent to the organization
• A savings discount plan on entertainment, hotel stays, travel, shopping, and more!

What This Job Offers

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