Staff Accountant - Robert Half

We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Downers Grove, Illinois. This role primarily involves overseeing the financial close process and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards. As a Staff Accountant, you will also be expected to mentor entry level team members and work collaboratively with various teams to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end and year-end financial close process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Oversee the preparation and review of complex journal entries and reconciliations for key accounts
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Mentor entry level accounting staff and provide guidance for detail-oriented development
• Collaborate with stakeholders from finance, operations, and other business units to resolve discrepancies and support strategic initiatives
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during annual audits or other compliance reviews.

The hourly pay rate range of this position is $28.80 to $35, plus bonus. Benefits available to Full-Time Engagement Professionals include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources.

• Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the role of Staff Accountant or a similar position.
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) procedures is a requirement for this job.
• Proficiency in Accounts Receivable (AR) procedures is also necessary for this role.
• The candidate should have substantial experience in performing Bank Reconciliations.
• A sound understanding of General Ledger operations is essential.
• The applicant should be comfortable with making Journal Entries.
• Experience in Month End Close procedures is a key requirement for this role.
• Familiarity with the Navision financial software is required.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are necessary for this job.