Top Remote Staff Accountant Jobs in Chicago, IL

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.

Manage general ledger, payables, receivables, reconciliations, close activities, inventory accounting, cash flow reporting, audits, internal controls, and financial compliance. Prepare management reports, support budgeting and forecasting, investigate inventory and cost variances, and collaborate with operations and supply chain teams. Improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, automation, and ERP usage while ensuring accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

The Staff Accountant manages accounts payable and receivable, site cash boxes, payroll, and employee time-off requests. The role also supports employee onboarding and offboarding, building access management, and administrative coordination. Success requires strong organization, confidentiality, attention to detail, communication, time management, basic computer skills, and familiarity with clinical research regulations, GCP, ICH guidelines, and medical terminology.

Manages the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, collections, cash application, reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and customer communications. Reviews APAC payroll transactions in NetSuite, supports month-end close, prepares journal entries and account reconciliations, analyzes financial variances, and assists with annual audits and special accounting projects.

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.

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.

The Staff/Senior Accountant will manage core accounting operations, including preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, supporting month- and year-end close, processing vendor invoices, and assisting with audits and tax compliance. The role requires strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, GAAP knowledge, attention to detail, and effective communication. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and at least two years of accounting experience.

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.

Join Juniper Square as a Senior Fund Accountant to deliver accounting and reporting services, support team operations, and improve service offerings for private market clients.