Staff Accountant
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Job Description
Location: Chicago IL (Hybrid minimum three days onsite per week)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Who Are We
The continuing mission of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest/AHK USA-Chicago) a 501 (c)(6) organization headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Michigan is to promote and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the Midwestern region of the United States. Our organization combines elements of a trade commission a membership association and a professional consultancy - quite a unique concept in international trade promotion. Read more about our organization at
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. Based out of our Chicago IL office and reporting directly to the Accounting Manager this is a hands-on role that requires strong technical accounting skills flexibility to work across multiple functions in a lean environment and the ability to balance both strategic and day-to-day accounting tasks.
You will join a close-knit administration team of five where collaboration responsibility and independent problem-solving are this setting everyone wears multiple hats which makes adaptability and initiative especially important. German language skills are a plus as you will occasionally work with financial documentation in German and liaise with international partners. The role is well-suited for someone seeking a long-term opportunity in an international and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP and non-profit accounting standards.
- Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable bank reconciliations and general ledger entries.
- Assist with budget preparation and monitoring.
- Support grant reporting and donor financial documentation.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax preparers.
- Handle bilingual financial documentation and communication with German stakeholders.
- Contribute to process improvements system efficiencies and internal controls.
Who are we looking for
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of accounting software (e.g. NetSuite Microsoft Dynamics SAP Sage or similar) as well as advanced Excel skills.
- German language skills preferred as the role involves international financial documentation and communication.
- Audit support experience is beneficial.
- Ability to analyze and improve processes.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
- High integrity discretion and commitment to organizational mission.
Why GACC Midwest
At GACC Midwest we believe that our benefits should make a difference - to you your job today and in the future. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset our employees!
- Team spirit instead of rigid hierarchies
- Competitive vacation policy starting with 20 days increasing with seniority up to 30 days
- 14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Day Presidents Day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Indigenous Peoples Day Thanksgiving Day plus additional days around Thanksgiving and Year End
- Health insurance with multiple plan options and networks (BlueCross / BlueShield HMO PPO HSA) & Guardian dental and vision
- 401(k) matching with a competitive discretionary employer contribution
- Company-paid Life Insurance AD&D/additional voluntary life AD&D (also for spouse and children)
- Wellness incentives: access to fitness center and complementary yoga classes
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability
- FSA Health Care and dependent care
- FSA commuter (transit and/or parking)
- Goal oriented bonus plan
- Plus: Work from Home Policy Flex-Time Policy
- We offer German classes in collaboration with the Goethe Institute
We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. GACC Midwest is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race gender age color religion national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Potential employees are subject to background checks.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
