Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

General Description: G1 Partners, LLC (G1) is a boutique office servicing approximately fifteen families. We seek a qualified candidate with passion for service, professional demeanor, natural communication, and a team attitude.

The Staff Accountant will provide accounting, financial, and tax support to our families, serving as trusted fiduciary. The role interacts with G1 team, outside professionals, and clients. As a strategic member you will implement and grow our Accounting Services offering.

G1 is a private multi-family office providing financial planning and family office services to ultra-high net worth families nationwide. Located in Park Ridge, IL, a suburb of Chicago. Founded in 2008, with a staff of seventeen.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounting operations. Ideal for early-career professionals eager to gain experience with financial records, reconciliations, and systems.

• Perform general ledger accounting functions:
  • Process and record transactions in Quick Books Ledger and Sum It.
  • Conduct monthly reconciliations to custodian data, alternative investment data, and close accounting periods.
  • Conduct annual reconciliations to 1099s/K-1s for tax reporting.
• Assist with onboarding client relationships onto new accounting platforms (Sum It and Quick Books Ledger).
  • Convert existing data from outside accounting firms.
  • Set up entities not currently on a general ledger system.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements for family office clients.
  • Generate core financial statements and oversee profits‑interest calculations.
  • Coordinate with internal Tax Specialist to provide accounting reports for outside CPA tax compilation.
  • Assist with year‑end compliance and 1099 filings.
• Assist the Director of Accounting with development and implementation of controls, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintain and update the general ledger using Quick Books Ledger and Sum It, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of brokerage statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with annual reconciliation of 1099s and K-1s.
• Support implementation of new accounting software, including data migration, testing, and process documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities as needed.
• Organize and maintain financial records in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Quick Books or similar accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with brokerage accounts or investment-related reconciliations.
• Interest in accounting systems and process improvement.
• Family office experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Quick Books Ledger, , Sum It, and Addepar a plus.
• Candidate must provide 3 references and agree to a full background check.

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health, dental, disability, life insurance, and 401k benefits.
• Hybrid position; located in our Park Ridge office.