Staff Accountant

Hightower • Chicago, IL

12d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hightower is seeking a Staff Accountant who is an effective multi-tasker, communicates well, and brings a problem-solving mindset to a fast-paced, evolving organization. The role sits on a three-person revenue team within the Controllership function and reports directly to the Revenue Manager. The ideal candidate is coachable, eager to learn, and able to perform consistently under variable workloads. Hightower describes plentiful opportunities for internal growth and career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• 1–3+ years of experience.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Time management and multi-tasking ability.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Required Excel proficiency, specifically VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Data Sorting.

Nice To Haves

• Oracle Cloud proficiency.
• Smart View proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed monthly bank reconciliations in Oracle.
• Monitor and analyze accounts receivable while maintaining a close relationship with the billing team and advisor community.
• Prepare general ledger entries related to cash and revenue.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review and analyze monthly P&Ls for advisor businesses for accuracy and provide variance explanations where applicable.
• Review and resolve financial-related inquiries specific to the role’s responsibilities.
• Collaborate with internal operations and third-party providers on the timing and support of deliverables.
• Support the annual financial audit as needed.
• Create and foster collaborative, team-oriented relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Paid parental leave: 16 weeks for a primary caregiver and 8 weeks for a secondary caregiver.
• Mother’s lounge onsite.
• Flexible PTO plan.
• Work from home on Fridays.
• Free, brand-new gym in the Chicago office.
• 401k matching plan.
• HSA employer contributions.
• Student loan assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Base salary of $70,000–$85,000 plus a discretionary bonus; the exact base salary depends on experience.

What This Job Offers

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