Staff Accountant

Elmhurst, IL (Hybrid – Tuesdays & Thursdays Onsite)

$60,000–$70,000

We are partnering with a growing organization in the Elmhurst area that is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on accounting experience who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, taking ownership of their responsibilities, and continuously looking for ways to improve processes.

This position offers exposure to billing, month‑end close, journal entries, reconciliations, prepaids, accruals, and process improvement initiatives. The role also provides long‑term growth opportunities into Senior Accountant responsibilities, including exposure to contract review, revenue accounting, reporting, and financial analysis.

• Manage customer billing and invoicing activities
• Prepare and post standard journal entries
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules and prepare related entries
• Assist with monthly accrual calculations and month-end close activities
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Complete bank reconciliations and support cash activity reporting
• Post cash receipts and apply customer payments
• Run and analyze accounts receivable and accounts payable aging reports
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to obtain approvals and resolve accounting questions
• Assist with process documentation and process improvement initiatives
• Support special projects, reporting requests, and ad hoc accounting analyses

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Similar strongly preferred
• 1–4 years of accounting experience
• Experience with billing, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or month-end close activities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Curious, proactive, and interested in learning new accounting processes
• SUMIFs
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred

• Takes initiative during downtime and actively looks for ways to contribute
• Enjoys understanding the "why" behind accounting processes
• Builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Comfortable balancing multiple responsibilities in a growing environment
• Interested in developing into a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager over time
• Hybrid schedule (2 days onsite)
• Strong mentorship from accounting leadership
• Exposure to process improvement and operational accounting
• Long‑term growth opportunities within the finance and accounting organization

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your accounting skills, gain meaningful ownership, and grow your career within a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.