Staff Accountant - TPC

The Partner Companies•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Partner Companies is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our Finance team with daily accounting operations, treasury activities, and accurate financial reporting. This role is integral to month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support, helping ensure timely, reliable financial information for leadership and stakeholders. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working with numbers, and take pride in accuracy and accountability, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
2–3 years of accounting experience, ideally in a corporate accounting environment
Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
Experience with Accounts Payable and treasury/cash management activities
Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify financial trends
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable
High level of integrity and professionalism

Responsibilities

Perform month-end close activities and prepare journal entries for corporate books, including employee benefits, property taxes, joint ventures, and overhead allocations
Reconcile bank accounts and other general ledger accounts monthly
Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and related analysis for corporate overhead ledgers
Analyze trends in operational performance by maintaining financial and operational metrics
Process daily and weekly treasury transactions, primarily cash management and inter-account transfers
Partner with Treasury, Accounts Payable, and Corporate Accounting teams on wire transfers, bank fees, and intercompany transactions
Support Accounts Payable processes, including entering vendor invoices and payments
Reconcile AP ledgers and resolve discrepancies
Communicate directly with vendors to address inquiries and payment issues
Assist the Director of Accounting with weekly and monthly management reporting
Provide daily, weekly, and monthly accounting and finance reporting support
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and respond to internal and external information requests
Retrieve, review, and route audit documentation requests
Support accounting staff and leadership in preparing and completing audit requests
Maintain accounting documentation and data
Provide general accounting support to the Finance and Accounting team
Perform other duties as assigned