Top Staff Accountant Jobs in Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant responsible for daily trading income reconciliations, firm and trader P&L reporting, global financial close processes, audits, tax activities, business funding support, and process improvement projects. The role requires advanced Excel skills, accounting or business education, analytical ability, and collaboration in a fast-paced financial services environment. Preferred experience includes regulatory reporting, dashboard tools, NetSuite, financial markets or cryptocurrency, relational databases, and two or more years in financial services or fintech.

Supports general ledger accounting, journal entries, account and bank reconciliations, monthly close, financial statement preparation, management reporting, and audit schedules. The role requires accurate financial recordkeeping, analytical problem-solving, and familiarity with intercompany transactions. Work is conducted Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

Performs general accounting, cash management, accounts receivable and payable, reconciliations, month-end close, accruals, grant billing and reporting, intercompany accounting, financial analysis, NetSuite transactions, internal controls, and audit support. Collaborates with Finance, payroll, program teams, grant administrators, and external auditors to maintain accurate, compliant, and well-documented financial records.

Prepare affiliate financial statements, journal entries, intercompany and fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, bank reconciliations, foreign currency transactions, expense analyses, and financial reports. Manage customer rebates, support month-end close and audits, respond to parent-company reporting requests, and ensure compliance with GAAP, JSOX, internal controls, and company policies. The role also supports special projects and quarterly reporting activities.

The Senior Staff Accountant supports general ledger activities, close processes, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, tax reporting, and variance analysis. The role partners with accounting teams on process improvements and special projects across domestic and international operations. Strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, accounting software experience, analytical ability, and excellent organization and communication are required.

Maintain accurate financial records through journal entries, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, financial analysis, and payroll account reviews. Support pension and 403B contributions, audits, payroll backup, GAAP compliance, and special financial projects. The role requires approximately three years of accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical and organizational abilities. It is performed in person four days per week.

Performs general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, financial schedule maintenance, and month-end and year-end closing support. Prepares reports, supports audits, maintains accounting policies and controls, and assists with Parts/Service and Truck Sales Accounting. Provides backup for accounts receivable and payable, supports inventory reconciliations, and identifies process improvement opportunities across corporate and dealership locations.

Supports daily accounting operations, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, financial statement analysis, general ledger review, audit and tax documentation, internal controls, and process improvements. The role also performs ad hoc analysis and assists with tax filing workpapers while ensuring accounting data accuracy and GAAP compliance.

Manages accounts payable, vendor payments, journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset records, month-end and year-end close activities. Supports budgeting, forecasting, treasury reporting, tax filings, bank covenants, process improvements, and NetSuite automation. Assists revenue cycle operations with cash reconciliations, insurance contractual analyses, and accounts receivable aging across multiple states.

Maintains financial records, prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts, supports month-end and year-end close, prepares financial reports, and analyzes discrepancies. The role also assists with accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, audits, regulatory filings, GAAP compliance, documentation, and accounting process improvements.

Supports month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, cash, and prepaid accounting. Assists with financial reporting, external audit requests, compliance, and internal controls. Identifies process improvements and automation opportunities, contributes to special projects and ad hoc analysis, and collaborates with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Supports digital asset accounting and monthly close activities for a global cryptocurrency fintech platform. Responsibilities include reconciling wallet balances to blockchain data, maintaining crypto asset rollforwards, calculating fair market values, recording journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining fixed asset schedules, preparing financial reporting and audit support, and improving accounting procedures.

Staff Accountant responsible for general ledger activities, monthly and year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, audits, GAAP compliance, and administration of the corporate travel and entertainment program. Provides backup payroll processing, supports internal controls, manages ERP workflows in NetSuite, and identifies process automation improvements. This is a remote U.S.-based role requiring strong attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and discretion with confidential financial and payroll data.

Supports month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, cash management, audit and management reporting, tax compliance, and accounting operations. Investigates variances, collaborates cross-functionally, supports billing and receivables/payables, and handles ad hoc projects. The role also emphasizes process improvement through automation and AI-minded workflow optimization.

Manage project accounting, billing, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger activities, reconciliations, financial reporting, cash flow, internal controls, and audit support. Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal contracting requirements, contract terms, funding limitations, and government cost-allocation rules. Maintain Unanet and coordinate with Contracts and Program Management teams to validate billing data and labor charges.

Owns revenue recognition and accounting operations for complex clinical trial contracts, including NetSuite ARM, ASC 606 compliance, journal entries, reconciliations, billing, collections, accounts payable, month-end close, and audit management. The role also supports internal controls, financial reporting, system optimization, and cross-functional contract and milestone tracking in a life sciences environment.

Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, financial analyses, variance investigations, month-end close support, and monthly or ad-hoc reports. Ensure financial statements comply with US GAAP, resolve discrepancies, improve accounting processes, support external audits, and contribute to special projects while collaborating with business leaders and cross-functional teams.

Supports monthly close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, fixed asset accounting, expense reports, vendor setup, financial reporting, audits, and state/local filings. The role analyzes P&L results, maintains accounting documentation, improves processes, and collaborates cross-functionally. It requires strong Excel skills, accounting knowledge, organization, communication, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. Some regional travel is required.

Staff Accountant supporting client accounting engagements, financial reporting, GAAP compliance, accounting policy and ERP implementation, banking and vendor relationships, tax processes, audits, and client onboarding. This directly mentored, remote role is designed for an early-career accountant managing multiple clients and developing trusted-advisor relationships. Responsibilities require strong communication, analytical, organizational, and deadline-management skills. SaaS experience is preferred.

Maintain financial records, prepare reports, reconcile bank statements, manage accounts payable/receivable, assist with budgets and forecasts, ensure accounting compliance, and collaborate with departments to support financial goals.

Manages full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting for multiple small-business clients, including AP/AR, payroll, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting, vendor records, and 1099 preparation. Communicates with clients to resolve discrepancies and obtain missing information while meeting recurring deadlines. Requires strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, knowledge of GAAP, payroll and sales tax compliance, and the ability to manage confidential financial information remotely.

The Staff Accountant maintains financial records and supports monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger, payroll, cash, and intercompany accounts, analyzing labor costs, reviewing transactions, supporting audits, and ensuring GAAP compliance. The role also assists with budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, accounting-system improvements, acquisitions, and special projects while partnering with operational and finance teams.

Perform revenue and commission accounting for a SaaS business, including revenue recognition, month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support. Review contracts and Salesforce data, validate commission calculations, prepare audit-ready workpapers, and apply US GAAP and ASC 606. Collaborate with Finance, Revenue Operations, Accounts Payable, HR, and other teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate, timely accounting records.

Manages customer billing, accounts receivable, collections, contract-to-billing setup, invoice reviews, disputes, reconciliations, and cash reporting. Supports revenue close, accruals, journal entries, audits, internal controls, and billing-system improvements. Partners cross-functionally with Sales, Client Success, Revenue Operations, Accounting, Data, Engineering, and technical teams to resolve billing issues, validate implementations, and improve quote-to-cash processes.

Supports day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, monthly close, financial statement preparation, intercompany allocations, and reporting. The role also helps maintain accounting systems, develop processes and internal controls, ensure compliance, and perform analyses and special projects in collaboration with finance and cross-functional teams.