Staff Accountant

Aston Carter•Bloomingdale, IL

4d•$68,000 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join a growing accounting team as a Staff Accountant, where you will work closely with a senior team member to learn and gradually take full ownership of core accounting functions. This ramp-up role is designed for you to transition into managing key responsibilities within the first six months, including month-end close activities, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations. You will gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting such as cost accounting, fixed assets, consolidations, and systems, while contributing in a fast-paced, hands-on environment that supports learning by doing.

Requirements

2+ years of accounting or audit experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field strongly preferred.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with data, formulas, and financial schedules.
Hands-on or audit-based exposure to account reconciliations and the month-end close process.
Experience working directly within the general ledger (GL accounting).
Ability to perform account and bank reconciliations and support balance sheet accuracy.

Responsibilities

Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Maintain general ledger activity by posting transactions, reviewing entries for accuracy, and resolving discrepancies as needed.
Perform account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations, to ensure accounts are accurate and properly supported.
Assist with cost accounting activities, including tracking and analyzing costs to support operational and financial decision-making.
Support fixed asset accounting by helping to maintain asset records, track additions and disposals, and assist with depreciation calculations.
Assist with consolidations and multi-entity or divisional accounting activities to ensure accurate combined financial reporting.
Contribute to system implementation projects by helping with testing, data validation, and process documentation as needed.
Support reporting and report writing activities, including preparing and validating financial reports for leadership and the finance team.
Assist with data validation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data used for reporting and analysis.
Work directly within the general ledger and related systems, including D365 or Dynamics, to process and review financial transactions.
Collaborate with team members to address accounting issues, share information, and improve processes in a fast-paced environment.
Take increasing ownership of a full accounting function within the first six months, operating with growing independence and accountability.
Engage with leadership and the broader finance team to provide visibility into accounting results and support decision-making.
Ask questions, seek feedback, and actively participate in informal, on-the-job training to accelerate your learning and development.