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Staff Accountant
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization while utilizing your expertise in accounting and financial management. The ideal candidate will excel in managing accounts, reconciling statements, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide billing support and collaborate with the sales department to ensure accurate invoicing.<br>• Follow up on accounts receivable and handle collections with precision and care.<br>• Accurately apply cash receipts and maintain financial records.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure consistency between bank statements and internal accounts.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain the general ledger.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks software for accounting tasks and financial reporting.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes efficiently.<br>• Assist in month-end close procedures to ensure timely financial reporting.<br>• Contribute to software implementation projects, if applicable, by providing accounting expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.<br>• Proven experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.<br>• Proficiency in QuickBooks is highly preferred.<br>• Ability to work independently and take initiative as a self-starter.<br>• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.<br>• Familiarity with preparing journal entries and maintaining the general ledger.<br>• Experience with bank reconciliations and financial reporting.<br>• Prior involvement in software implementation projects is a plus.
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  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 28.50 - 36.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This long-term contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization while utilizing your expertise in accounting and financial management. The ideal candidate will excel in managing accounts, reconciling statements, and ensuring accuracy in financial records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide billing support and collaborate with the sales department to ensure accurate invoicing.<br>• Follow up on accounts receivable and handle collections with precision and care.<br>• Accurately apply cash receipts and maintain financial records.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure consistency between bank statements and internal accounts.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain the general ledger.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks software for accounting tasks and financial reporting.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes efficiently.<br>• Assist in month-end close procedures to ensure timely financial reporting.<br>• Contribute to software implementation projects, if applicable, by providing accounting expertise.
  • 2025-11-04T16:34:40Z

Staff Accountant Job in Chicago | Robert Half