Staff Accountant

Post Date

Sep 26, 2023

Location

Naperville,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60563
US
Jun 24, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Accounting

Req #

CHI-653533

Pay Rate

$52k - $78k (estimate)

Job Description

The Staff Accountant position is an entry level position in a fast-paced growing organization. As part of the corporate accounting team, this individual will record month-end close entries, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, perform variance and trend analysis, communicate financial results to business owners and complete special projects as assigned. This position will collaborate with the finance team and other business groups throughout the organization to drive greater understanding of the business.

* Compile, manipulate and interpret large operational datasets

* Prepare and record journal entries

* Perform balance sheet account review and reconciliations

* Review and interpret financial statements

* Take active role in new accounting software implementation

* Be a part of new business integration

* Assist with tasks related to the year-end audit and annual tax preparation

* Analyze revenue and expenses for trends, consistencies, and expectations

* Assist Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects

Required Skills & Experience

* Bachelor Degree in Accounting Required

* Must have strong Excel skills and be proficient in Word and Outlook

* 0-2 years of General Accounting experience (distribution experience a plus)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Obtained or pursuing a CPA

* JDE experience

* PowerBI, TM1, Blackline

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.