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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$79,746 / year median in Illinois
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Staff Accountant:
Opportunity to take ownership of core accounting functions- Exposure to leadership and cross-functional business operations
- Supportive environment focused on professional growth and development
- Ability to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency
- Stable organization with long-term career potential
- Competitive compensation and benefits package Target Compensation for the
Staff Accountant:
$65,000 – $90,000 Key Responsibilities for theStaff Accountant:
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
- Support financial statement preparation and analysis
- Assist with audit requests and compliance requirements
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the accounting function Qualifications for the
Staff Accountant:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field- Accounting experience with exposure to general ledger and financial reporting processes
- Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close activities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems #LI-PO1 #