Staff Accountant - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Staff Accountant - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Staff Accountant - Hybrid Opportunity in Chicago, IL at Robert Half
Join Robert Half's esteemed client in Chicago as a Staff Accountant in this exciting hybrid role. This position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a true career-fast-track opportunity where top performers are promoted quickly. If you're a detail-oriented accounting professional passionate about financial analysis and operational excellence, this role in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, United States, is your next step toward advancement.
About the Role
As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in the Finance Department's day-to-day operations, monthly closes, and year-end processes. This hybrid position allows flexibility while immersing you in a dynamic environment focused on financial accuracy, reporting, and strategic insights. Reporting to senior finance leadership, you'll contribute to high-impact deliverables like financial statements, variance analyses, and reconciliations. With Chicago's vibrant business landscape, this role positions you for rapid growth in a company that values initiative and expertise. Ideal for mid-level accountants seeking to accelerate their career trajectory in a supportive, benefit-rich setting.
Key Responsibilities
Your core duties will span the full accounting cycle, ensuring precision and compliance:
- Assist in day-to-day, monthly, and year-end Finance Department operations, including financial statement presentation and analysis.
- Prepare monthly, quarter-to-date (QTD), and year-to-date (YTD) financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and detailed budget-to-actual variance analyses.
- Conduct thorough reviews of general ledger (G/L) activity to confirm all transactions are accurately recorded and reflected.
- Develop and analyze financial statement workpapers to validate bookkeeping accuracy for each period.
- Support the preparation of annual tax documents, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
- Create, maintain, and reconcile store-level and corporate bank accounts.
- Oversee company books for timely accounts payable processing, verifying invoices and staff reimbursements adhere to Finance policies.
- Handle recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables.
- Process intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, prepaid expense amortization, fixed asset depreciation, and necessary adjusting or reclassification journal entries.
These responsibilities demand strong technical skills and the ability to thrive under deadlines, making this an ideal role for ambitious Staff Accountants in Chicago.
Required Qualifications
To excel, candidates should possess:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or multi-location environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, G/L systems, and ERP software like QuickBooks or SAP.
- Solid understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Exceptional analytical skills for variance analysis and problem resolution.
- Proven multitasking ability in fast-paced settings with hybrid work experience.
- CPA candidate status or certification is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating across departments.
Robert Half prioritizes diverse, high-caliber talent ready to hit the ground running in Chicago's competitive job market.
Why Join Us
This isn't just a job—it's a launchpad. Enjoy a $70K-$75K salary plus bonus, full benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance), and hybrid flexibility in Chicago, IL. With quick promotion potential, you'll gain exposure to strategic finance while building a rewarding career. Robert Half's network opens doors to endless opportunities. To apply, send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.com. Don't miss this Staff Accountant role—apply today and fast-track your future in accounting!
SEO Keywords: Staff Accountant Chicago, Accounting Jobs IL, Hybrid Finance Roles, Robert Half Careers, Financial Analyst Positions, GAAP Accounting Jobs.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
70,000 - 75,000 USD / yearly
70,000 - 75,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Financial statement preparation and analysisintermediate
- General ledger review and reconciliationintermediate
- Balance sheet and income statement managementintermediate
- Cash flow statement preparationintermediate
- Budget to actual variance analysisintermediate
- Accounts payable processingintermediate
- Revenue and receivables reconciliationintermediate
- Journal entries and accrualsintermediate
- Bank account reconciliationintermediate
- Tax document preparationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
- 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience (experience)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) (experience)
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards (experience)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (experience)
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment (experience)
- Hybrid work experience preferred (experience)
- CPA certification or pursuit of certification is a plus (experience)
Responsibilities
- Assist in day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis
- Contribute to monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and reports including balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget to actual variance analyses
- Review general ledger activity to ensure all transactions are properly recorded and reflected
- Prepare and analyze financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping
- Support preparation of annual tax documents
- Assist in creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts
- Review company books for timely and accurate accounts payable processing, ensuring invoices and reimbursements align with policies
- Assist with recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables
- Record and process intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and adjusting journal entries
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 plus performance bonus
- general: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance
- general: Life and disability insurance coverage
- general: Hybrid work arrangement for better work-life balance
- general: Career-fast-track opportunity with quick promotion potential
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement savings plan
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
- general: Professional development and training opportunities
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Staff Accountant - Careers at Robert Half
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Job Description
Staff Accountant - Hybrid Opportunity in Chicago, IL at Robert Half
Join Robert Half's esteemed client in Chicago as a Staff Accountant in this exciting hybrid role. This position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a true career-fast-track opportunity where top performers are promoted quickly. If you're a detail-oriented accounting professional passionate about financial analysis and operational excellence, this role in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, United States, is your next step toward advancement.
About the Role
As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in the Finance Department's day-to-day operations, monthly closes, and year-end processes. This hybrid position allows flexibility while immersing you in a dynamic environment focused on financial accuracy, reporting, and strategic insights. Reporting to senior finance leadership, you'll contribute to high-impact deliverables like financial statements, variance analyses, and reconciliations. With Chicago's vibrant business landscape, this role positions you for rapid growth in a company that values initiative and expertise. Ideal for mid-level accountants seeking to accelerate their career trajectory in a supportive, benefit-rich setting.
Key Responsibilities
Your core duties will span the full accounting cycle, ensuring precision and compliance:
- Assist in day-to-day, monthly, and year-end Finance Department operations, including financial statement presentation and analysis.
- Prepare monthly, quarter-to-date (QTD), and year-to-date (YTD) financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and detailed budget-to-actual variance analyses.
- Conduct thorough reviews of general ledger (G/L) activity to confirm all transactions are accurately recorded and reflected.
- Develop and analyze financial statement workpapers to validate bookkeeping accuracy for each period.
- Support the preparation of annual tax documents, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
- Create, maintain, and reconcile store-level and corporate bank accounts.
- Oversee company books for timely accounts payable processing, verifying invoices and staff reimbursements adhere to Finance policies.
- Handle recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables.
- Process intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, prepaid expense amortization, fixed asset depreciation, and necessary adjusting or reclassification journal entries.
These responsibilities demand strong technical skills and the ability to thrive under deadlines, making this an ideal role for ambitious Staff Accountants in Chicago.
Required Qualifications
To excel, candidates should possess:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or multi-location environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, G/L systems, and ERP software like QuickBooks or SAP.
- Solid understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Exceptional analytical skills for variance analysis and problem resolution.
- Proven multitasking ability in fast-paced settings with hybrid work experience.
- CPA candidate status or certification is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating across departments.
Robert Half prioritizes diverse, high-caliber talent ready to hit the ground running in Chicago's competitive job market.
Why Join Us
This isn't just a job—it's a launchpad. Enjoy a $70K-$75K salary plus bonus, full benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance), and hybrid flexibility in Chicago, IL. With quick promotion potential, you'll gain exposure to strategic finance while building a rewarding career. Robert Half's network opens doors to endless opportunities. To apply, send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.com. Don't miss this Staff Accountant role—apply today and fast-track your future in accounting!
SEO Keywords: Staff Accountant Chicago, Accounting Jobs IL, Hybrid Finance Roles, Robert Half Careers, Financial Analyst Positions, GAAP Accounting Jobs.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
70,000 - 75,000 USD / yearly
70,000 - 75,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Financial statement preparation and analysisintermediate
- General ledger review and reconciliationintermediate
- Balance sheet and income statement managementintermediate
- Cash flow statement preparationintermediate
- Budget to actual variance analysisintermediate
- Accounts payable processingintermediate
- Revenue and receivables reconciliationintermediate
- Journal entries and accrualsintermediate
- Bank account reconciliationintermediate
- Tax document preparationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (experience)
- 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience (experience)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) (experience)
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards (experience)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (experience)
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment (experience)
- Hybrid work experience preferred (experience)
- CPA certification or pursuit of certification is a plus (experience)
Responsibilities
- Assist in day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis
- Contribute to monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and reports including balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget to actual variance analyses
- Review general ledger activity to ensure all transactions are properly recorded and reflected
- Prepare and analyze financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping
- Support preparation of annual tax documents
- Assist in creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts
- Review company books for timely and accurate accounts payable processing, ensuring invoices and reimbursements align with policies
- Assist with recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables
- Record and process intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and adjusting journal entries
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 plus performance bonus
- general: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance
- general: Life and disability insurance coverage
- general: Hybrid work arrangement for better work-life balance
- general: Career-fast-track opportunity with quick promotion potential
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement savings plan
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
- general: Professional development and training opportunities
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