Senior Staff Accountant (GAAP) | Onsite/Hybrid Accounting & Finance Role in Chicago, IL

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to support our Accounting & Finance team with day-to-day financial operations and accurate reporting. In this role, you’ll help ensure the integrity of our financial data through reconciliations, payment processing, payroll support, and close activities, while partnering across departments to meet audit and compliance needs under GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile assigned accounts each month to supporting documentation to ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant financial records
• Support audit readiness by preparing schedules and gathering required documentation
• Assist with budget preparation and maintain supporting accounting details
• Manage the accounts payable (AP) inbox, responding to incoming requests and assisting with invoice/payment workflows
• Help with month-end and year-end close activities to support timely, accurate reporting

Requirements

• Experience in accounting with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of GAAP and reconciliation practices
• Familiarity with audit support and documentation preparation
• Comfort collaborating cross-functionally to resolve accounting and reporting needs

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute directly to month-end and year-end close processes
• Collaborative environment with cross-department partnership
• Path to continued growth within Accounting & Finance