Staff Accountant
Jobot
Highland Park, IL
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$93,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Highland Park, IL
POSTED
13 days ago
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan Currier
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Salary: $75,000 - $93,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a trusted financial services firm serving some of the largest businesses globally. As a publicly traded organization with multiple legal entities, we operate in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment that values accuracy, integrity, and collaboration.
Why join us?
Opportunity to work within a globally trusted financial services organization
Exposure to public company accounting and multi-entity structures
Hands-on experience with month-end close, audits, and compliance
Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Job Details
The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations and play a key role in the monthly close and financial reporting processes. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in a publicly traded company who is looking to further develop technical accounting skills within a complex, multi-entity organization.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness
Assist with financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Support accounting activities across multiple legal entities, including intercompany transactions
Assist with SOX compliance and internal control documentation and testing
Provide support for internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, tax, and operations
Assist with process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
2–4 years of accounting experience
Experience working in a publicly traded company strongly preferred
Exposure to multi-entity or consolidated environments preferred
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred Skills & Attributes
Progress toward CPA certification or CPA-eligible preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to learn and grow within a complex accounting environment
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About the Company
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Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com