• Staff Accountant |
  • Chicago, Illinois

Staff Accountant

Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL (Near Loop)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Hybrid, Onsite 3 days
Pay: $32/hour (Contract-to-Hire)
Conversion Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually
Benefits: Eligible employees are offered medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and professional development support

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Manage the general accounting activities of the properties including accounts payable, general ledger and cash management.
  • Prepare all necessary journal entries, including daily revenue postings.
  • Manage cash flow on a daily/weekly/monthly basis including cash forecasting and funding requests when necessary.
  • Provide relevant reports to operations on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements for the properties.
  • Prepare monthly work paper reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and all state and local sales tax returns.
  • Assist with an annual audit performed by the client’s accountants.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
  • Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

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