Staff Accountant

at Robert Half in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a busy accounting team with month-end close activities, expense management, reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on transactional accounting work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is willing to support multiple functions across the department. Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Month-End Close + Complete monthly reconciliations for approximately 40 general ledger accounts. + Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation. + Assist with month-end close activities, financial reporting, and account analysis. + Review and reconcile bank deposits and cash postings. + Reconcile and review gross profit general ledger postings. + Analyze monthly general ledger expenses versus budget and prior year results. + Investigate and explain variances and fluctuations for leadership reporting. + Compile and distribute monthly financial statements and management reports. + Support quarterly corporate reporting requirements and ad hoc financial analysis. Expense Management & Reporting + Review and analyze sales expense reports versus budget. + Prepare monthly executive expense reconciliations. + Assist with expense management processes and reporting. + Support process improvement initiatives related to expense reporting and accounting workflows. Incentive & Commission Administration + Analyze bonus and incentive payments against bill-backs and accruals. + Track incentive program submissions and payments to ensure accuracy and prevent duplication. + Process incentive payouts and coordinate submissions to payroll. + Prepare incentive payout recaps and supporting analysis. + Process supplier bill-backs related to incentive programs. + Process monthly revenue PST and commission payouts. Operational Accounting Support + Assist with supplier billing activities. + Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as needed. + Prepare monthly department reports and management analyses. + Serve as a shared resource across multiple accounting functions and departments. Requirements Qualifications Required + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. + Minimum 1 year of accounting experience (internship experience may be considered for strong recent graduates). + Experience with: + General Ledger accounting + Account reconciliations + Month-end close processes + Journal entry preparation + Financial reporting and analysis + Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, data analysis, and reporting. Preferred + Experience with SAP . + Experience with SAP Concur or similar expense management systems. + Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience. + Experience supporting process improvement initiatives. + Experience in distribution, consumer packaged goods ( CPG ), manufacturing, beverage, or similar product-based industries. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be: + A strong team player with a collaborative mindset. + Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. + Comfortable supporting multiple accounting functions. + Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills. + Eager to learn, contribute, and grow within the organization. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) . To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account