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Staff Accountant

Job in Palatine, Cook County, Illinois, 60067, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with department leaders to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting activities.

- Assist in the preparation and distribution of timely financial statements.

- Develop supporting schedules and financial statements aligned with monthly closing processes.

- Manage corporate tax-related tasks, including sales tax and corporate tax returns.

- Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger to ensure accurate financial data.

- Leverage expertise in large-scale accounting systems to streamline processes and reporting.

- Monitor compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.

- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within the accounting department.

Benefits

+ Medical/dental/vision

+ 401K

Requirements

Keys

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited U.S.

-based institution.

- Proven experience working across multiple industries.

- Proficiency in using advanced accounting systems like Oracle, Sage, Net Suite, Workday, Dynamics 365, or similar platforms.

- Strong knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and tax return preparation.

- Expertise in journal entries and general ledger management.

- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

- Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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