Top Remote Staff Accountant Jobs in Chicago, IL

Perform daily reconciliations, prepare and enter journal entries, support month/quarter/year-end close, assist with audits, maintain ledger accounts, improve reporting processes, and collaborate cross-functionally on ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.

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.

Support client service teams for VC/PE funds by reconciling bank transactions, preparing GAAP journal entries, maintaining investor and legal records, processing AP and intercompany invoices, and assisting with audit and tax documentation. Gain hands-on accounting experience and progress toward full ownership of client tasks.

Lead accounting and reporting activities including evaluating new accounting standards, preparing journal entries and financial analyses, designing controls and mitigating risk, coordinating internal/external reporting and audits, and driving accounting projects like system implementations and process improvements.

Prepare and coordinate consolidation and reporting packages, create consolidation and intercompany elimination entries, perform account reconciliations and disclosure schedules, investigate discrepancies, maintain supporting documentation, respond to auditors, and perform ad-hoc analyses to improve accounting processes.

Provide bookkeeping and accounting support to senior accountants for faith-based nonprofit clients. Perform bank reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll processing, and assist in preparing financial reports while ensuring compliance and excellent client service. Manage multiple clients and deadlines, learn new tasks, and work additional hours as needed.

Own accounts payable operations, including bill entry, purchase order matching, approvals, payment runs, vendor documentation, correspondence, and annual 1099 filings. Assist with employee expense and credit card reporting, bank and credit card reconciliations, month-end general ledger close, audits, tax filings, and ad hoc accounting projects.

Own accounts payable operations, including bill entry, purchase-order matching, approvals, payment runs, vendor records, and 1099 filing. Review employee expenses and credit card reports, assist with bank and credit card reconciliations, support month-end close, and contribute to audits, tax filings, and ad hoc accounting projects.

The Staff Accountant II maintains general ledger accounts and financial records, supports month-end close through journal entries, variance analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations, and assists with annual audits and quarterly reviews. The role investigates discrepancies and audit findings, helps document and improve accounting procedures, researches financial questions, and collaborates with Finance, Operations, and other teams on accounting projects.

The Staff Accountant will manage Worldwide Accounts Payable transactions and general ledger accounting, prepare reports, payments, and support month-end close activities while communicating with vendors and auditors.

Own accounts payable, payroll accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close. Maintain NetSuite records, prepare financial statements, support audits, tax registrations, and process improvements for a SaaS company.

Manage day-to-day accounts payable including company credit card coding and reconciliation; perform routine month-end journal entries and reconciliations; maintain audit-ready documentation; build vendor and internal stakeholder relationships; recommend and implement process improvements; contribute to team growth and knowledge sharing.

The Staff Accountant manages domestic and international accounting activities, including accounts payable, bank and general ledger reconciliations, fixed assets, depreciation, taxes, payroll postings, corporate card expenses, accruals, and prepaids. The role supports month-end and year-end close, flux analysis, financial reporting, dashboards, and external audits. It requires accurate, independent execution, collaboration with leadership and vendors, and proficiency in advanced Excel and Microsoft Office tools.

Hands-on bookkeeping and staff accounting role managing day-to-day accounting: AP/AR, bank and balance-sheet reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, month-end close support, payroll accounting entries, tax compliance support, and preparing schedules for auditors and lenders. Communicates with stakeholders and may expand responsibilities as company grows. Part-time or full-time, remote US-based.

Support month-end close, prepare journal entries, perform general ledger and bank reconciliations, maintain fixed asset and depreciation records, assist with commissions and accounts payable backup, manage credit card documentation, and identify process improvements while partnering with cross-functional teams and supporting audit documentation.

Full-cycle accounting ownership including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, financial statement preparation, account variance analysis, audit support, GAAP compliance, and process improvements while collaborating with FP&A, Billing, and HR.

Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support month-end close for designated facilities. Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, assist with budgets and forecasts, support audits, prepare and review journal entries, use ad-hoc reporting tools for financial analysis, and identify process improvements to maintain accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Manage monthly contract billing for rehabilitation units: gather and validate billing data in Net Health, prepare pre-bills, finalize invoices, and upload files to Oracle. Reconcile billed revenue to the general ledger, prepare related journal entries, perform post-close reviews, and support financial reporting and internal controls. Identify and resolve billing discrepancies, improve billing workflows using Excel automation and AI tools, and serve as a primary contact for stakeholders.

Support transactional and operational nonprofit accounting: own accounts payable and expense processes, assist month-end and quarterly close, perform bank reconciliations, triage staff finance questions, and support annual audit and Form 990 preparation. Focus on accuracy, process improvement, and cross-functional communication.

Participate in month-end close: prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, manage retail revenue accounting, review and post invoices/payments, assist cash forecasting, support audits, improve systems and controls, and liaise between Retail and Accounting.

Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, bank reconciliations, AP processing, customer invoicing support, and audit schedules in a multi-entity NetSuite OneWorld environment. Drive timely month-end close, resolve exceptions, maintain vendor records, support collections, and contribute to systems and process improvements.

Perform bank reconciliations and prepare accurate financial statements and supporting schedules for community associations. Audit transactions, maintain accounting controls, complete quality checklists, update cover memos, respond to financial inquiries, support month-end and year-end close, and participate in internal and external audits.

The Staff Accountant will manage monthly accounting engagements, perform full-cycle accounting tasks, prepare financial statements, and ensure accuracy in reporting for a portfolio of clients.

Perform account reconciliations and month-end activities for prepaids, commissions, and rebate reserves; prepare recurring journal entries and accruals; administer distributor rebate programs; manage intercompany transactions; support sales tax filings and year-end audit requests; partner with stakeholders to ensure correct accounting treatment and maintain internal controls.

Support day-to-day accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable, month-end close, audit support, and maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP. Prepare schedules, resolve discrepancies, and assist on ad hoc finance projects.