Staff Accountant

Where most teams see a spreadsheet, Public Service Institute sees opportunity, and this Staff Accountant role in Chicago, IL is where that opportunity gets quantified. Few Chicago employers pair $130,000 - $197,000 with this much finance autonomy, and fewer still ask only 7 years to earn it.

• Translate Account Reconciliation dashboards into plain language for non-finance leaders
• Process payroll, expense reports, and vendor payments accurately
• Review contracts and invoices for accuracy before payment release
• Build the close documentation a new lead hire could follow blind
• Partner with department heads to track spending against approved budgets
• Catch the misclassified entry three months before the auditor would
• Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for Public Service Institute

• An IL work history, or strong reasons you'll thrive here anyway
• The patience to mentor without taking over the keyboard
• Comfort with contract arrangements and the rhythms of a fun-loving workplace
• The instinct to ask "what would change your mind?" before debating
• Equal parts Cultural Awareness depth and Account Reconciliation curiosity
• Comfort presenting to an IL-wide audience without a script

The hands-dirty culture at Public Service Institute is what keeps our Chicago, IL team building remarkable things together. As a lead Staff Accountant, you'll have a real voice in shaping how the finance team operates.

We seal the offer with $130,000 - $197,000, mentorship, benefits, and flexibility, the four reasons IL talent picks Public Service Institute first.

We are prioritizing Budgeting talent right now and reviewing resumes as they arrive.