Staff Accountant - TPC

Staff Accountant

The Partner Companies
Hybrid | 3-4 Days in Office in downtown Chicago

About the Role

The Partner Companies is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our Finance team with daily accounting operations, treasury activities, and accurate financial reporting. This role is integral to month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support, helping ensure timely, reliable financial information for leadership and stakeholders.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working with numbers, and take pride in accuracy and accountability, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Month-End Close

• Perform month-end close activities and prepare journal entries for corporate books, including employee benefits, property taxes, joint ventures, and overhead allocations
• Reconcile bank accounts and other general ledger accounts monthly
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and related analysis for corporate overhead ledgers
• Analyze trends in operational performance by maintaining financial and operational metrics

Treasury & Cash Management

• Process daily and weekly treasury transactions, primarily cash management and inter-account transfers
• Partner with Treasury, Accounts Payable, and Corporate Accounting teams on wire transfers, bank fees, and intercompany transactions

Accounts Payable

• Support Accounts Payable processes, including entering vendor invoices and payments
• Reconcile AP ledgers and resolve discrepancies
• Communicate directly with vendors to address inquiries and payment issues

Reporting & Analysis

• Assist the Director of Accounting with weekly and monthly management reporting
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly accounting and finance reporting support
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and respond to internal and external information requests

Audit & Compliance Support

• Retrieve, review, and route audit documentation requests
• Support accounting staff and leadership in preparing and completing audit requests

Administrative & General Support

• Maintain accounting documentation and data
• Provide general accounting support to the Finance and Accounting team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

Experience

• 2-3 years of accounting experience, ideally in a corporate accounting environment

Skills & Knowledge

• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Experience with Accounts Payable and treasury/cash management activities
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify financial trends
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Work Environment & Requirements

• Hybrid role with a requirement to be in the office 3-4 days per week
• Office-based work involving prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
• Occasional extended hours during month-end close or audit periods

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

The Partner Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to disability or veteran status.

ITAR Requirements:
This position may require access to information subject to U.S. export controls. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.