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Robert Half Staff Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid position, please email John.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.
The accounting team has been instrumental in building new reporting, process improvement, launching new initiatives and supporting our increasing employee base. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in the financial close process and will be responsible for preparing accounting journals, reviewing and entering client invoices, preparing allocation files, and performing month-end balance sheet account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, poised, and able to communicate with junior and senior executives both inside as well as outside the firm. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the accounting department through direct coordination with other Staff Accountants, the Accounting Manager, and the Controller
Prepare journals (prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, revenue recognition, etc.) and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end and quarter-end close processes
Assist the A/R Coordinator with preparation of client and intercompany invoices when needed
Assist with the accounts payable process by preparing and importing allocation files into our accounting system, NetSuite
Reconcile daily bank activity and perform broader bank reconciliations during month-end close
Assist with the year-end audit and budgeting processes
Document relevant US processes and procedures and update current documentation, as needed
Assist with special projects and provide support to other positions in the department, as needed
To apply to this hybrid position, please email John.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Requirements
Qualifications:
B.A. or B.S. in accounting
2-3 years of relevant accounting experience
CPA or desire to pursue CPA is a plus
NetSuite general ledger experience is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft office applications with solid experience in Excel (pivot tables, formulas such as XLOOKUP and SUMIF)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A self-starter able to work independently and meet deadlines
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