Staff Accountant

The Bryar Group • Schaumburg, IL

15d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A rapidly expanding, private equity-backed service and distribution platform with 100+ locations across North America is seeking a driven Staff Accountant to join its growing accounting team. The organization is backed by a multi-billion-dollar parent company and continues to scale through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence. This is not a “plug-and-play” accounting seat. The role has been intentionally redesigned to provide meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to senior accounting leadership. You’ll play a key role in the month-end close process while gaining visibility across a dynamic, multi-entity environment. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to build a long-term career within a high-growth organization—not someone looking for a short-term stepping stone.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2–4 years of Staff Accountant experience (industry preferred; open to public accounting)
• Strong technical foundation in month-end close (journal entries, accruals, reconciliations required)
• Service or distribution industry exposure highly preferred (open to most industries except financial services or government)
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Clear, confident communicator able to articulate thought process and workflow
• Demonstrated career progression and stable work history
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Motivated to grow beyond a daily task list with a long-term career mindset
• Comfortable working onsite 3 days per week in the western suburbs of Chicago

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and expense allocations
• Perform account and bank reconciliations
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Assist with internal reporting (daily sales reporting and month-end packages)
• Track lease data and prepare lease-related entries
• Analyze expense accounts for accuracy and provide variance explanations
• Partner cross-functionally with department leaders to ensure proper expense coding
• Support ad hoc reporting and analytics projects
• Play an integral role in month-end and year-end close

Benefits

• Join a high-growth platform with strong financial backing
• Build a long-term career with real advancement pathways across multiple brands
• Gain early exposure to senior accounting leadership
• Contribute in a role intentionally structured for development
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where communication and initiative are valued
• Be part of an organization that prioritizes growth, opportunity, and internal mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees