Top Staff Accountant Jobs in Chicago, IL

Prepare and post journal entries, perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, maintain fixed asset subledger, support AP, prepare partner financials, complete indirect tax filings, and gather tax data to support monthly close and compliance under US GAAP.

Record and reconcile daily cash and accounts receivable, prepare month-end reconciliations and accruals, manage client invoicing and credit card/T&E reviews, support month-end and annual close, and assist with audits and regulatory examinations.

Perform month-end close, prepare financial statement analyses, reconcile bank and general ledger accounts, and review GL transactions. Drive process improvements and automation, assist internal/external auditors, and support ad hoc accounting projects while standardizing procedures.

The Staff Accountant will manage rebate accounting tasks, including recording accruals, validating customer contracts, and enhancing policies related to accounting practices.

Prepare and post journal entries, support month- and year-end close, perform account reconciliations and analyses, collaborate with international teams, assist audits, and support accounting process improvements and special projects.

Support accounting team with accounts payable, invoice entry, payments, reconciliations, month-end close, and P&L reviews for multiple restaurant/bar locations. Investigate variances, maintain internal controls, and assist financial reporting and interdepartmental information gathering.

Support month-end close by preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, performing accruals and variance analysis, and assisting with audits, SOX controls, and financial reporting using Workday and Excel.

The Staff Accountant will handle financial transactions, maintain general ledgers, prepare statements for clients, and support tax and audit teams.

Support month-end close and general ledger accounting, prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting. Assist audit readiness and respond to auditor requests. Partner on inventory management, process improvements, and documentation to increase accuracy and scalability.

Record, analyze, and reconcile accounting transactions for 40 service centers; perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, commission reports, sales tax filings, treasury tasks, audit support, and assist with M&A and Salesforce go-live activities.

Support accurate financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations including advanced general ledger work, reconciliations, journal entries, month- and year-end close, financial reporting support, audit assistance, and process improvements. Cross-train across AR/AP/Truck Billing and mentor junior staff.

Manage customer payments, prepare daily deposits and bank transfers, process credit card disputes and NSF checks, record tax adjustments, and support general accounting tasks (receipt logs, reconciliations, month-end close, posting vehicle wires, annual review support, and special projects).

One-year contract Staff Accountant to support back-office accounting for an RIA. Responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, cash management, payroll accounting, 1099 and tax support, audit documentation, and supporting implementation/testing of a new GL system.

Support month-end close, prepare accruals and reconciliations, manage lease (ASC 842) and revenue (ASC 606) accounting, handle intercompany billing, review expenses, and lead ~25% AR collections. Maintain SOX controls, support audits, and use AI/automation to streamline journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.

Support month-end close, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, record cash receipts and invoices, manage A/P processes, assist payroll and benefits expensing, monitor grant and fund accounting, maintain audit-ready files, support Sage Intacct and Ramp implementations, and help with audit preparation and process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Bilingual (Japanese-English) staff accountant responsible for A/R and A/P processing, invoicing, payments, reconciliations, month/quarter/year-end closings, intercompany coordination with Japan HQ, and preparing schedules and audit support.

Own general ledger accounting tasks including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, AP/expense processing, client invoicing, bank reconciliations, audit PBC preparation, tax support, and ensuring data accuracy.

As a Staff Accountant, you will manage month-end close, reconciliations, compliance, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and identifying process improvements.

Manage day-to-day accounting operations including billing, invoicing, AR, AP, cash application, expense reimbursements, revenue reconciliation, and month-end close support to ensure accurate financial records and scalable processes.

The Staff Accountant prepares and maintains financial records, coordinates with the Corporate Sponsorship team, and assists in grant reporting and audits.

The Staff Accountant will manage daily accounting operations, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, analyze financial statements, and assist with audits while collaborating with various departments.

The Staff Accountant at Justrite Safety Group will manage reconciliations, journal entries, rebate programs, and intercompany transactions while collaborating with finance and sales teams.

Support month-end close, prepare accruals and reconciliations, manage lease (ASC 842) and revenue (ASC 606) accounting, handle intercompany billing, review expenses, and perform A/R collections (~25%). Maintain SOX documentation, support audits, and use AI/automation to streamline processes.

Support month-end and year-end close for operating expenses, prepare and review journal entries, manage accruals/prepaids/fixed-asset reconciliations, perform balance sheet and P&L flux analysis, categorize bank transactions, assist accounts payable and vendor inquiries, and provide audit support and ad-hoc reporting.

Manage day-to-day accounting including full accounting cycle (AP/AR/GL), record transactions, perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, send and follow up on invoices/contracts, maintain general ledger, implement internal controls, and handle confidential financial information.