Staff Accountant
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Staff Accountant (Part-Time Contract)
Employment Type: Contract/Temporary (23 months) with potential for extension or conversion to full-time
Schedule: 816 hours per week with flexible days and times (hours may increase slightly as needed)
Location: Remote following a brief onboarding and training period
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a dynamic retail organization. This part-time contract role is ideal for a motivated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment adapts quickly to new systems and brings a collaborative service-driven mindset. You will play a key role in daily cash activities reconciliations month-end close and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Post daily cash transactions and prepare related journal entries
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Perform daily bank and cash reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies
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Support the Accounting Manager with weekly check runs ACH payments and wire transfers
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Investigate and clear exceptions including duplicate or unmatched entries
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Assist with general ledger account reconciliations (cash AR/AP accrued expenses inventory-related accounts)
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Prepare routine journal entries and support month-end close documentation and checklists
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Provide ad hoc support to the Controller Finance leadership and cross-functional partners
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Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control standards
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Participate in small projects aimed at improving and streamlining accounting processes
Required Qualifications
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23 years of relevant accounting experience (Staff Accountant or equivalent)
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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Ability to quickly learn new ERPs and financial systems (e.g. SAP JD Edwards NetSuite Infor Epicor Microsoft Dynamics or similar)
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Exceptional attention to detail organization and follow-through
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Proven ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality
Hours & Contract Details
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816 hours per week with flexible scheduling; hours may increase during month-end or project needs
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Initial contract duration of 23 months with potential to extend or convert to a permanent full-time role based on performance and business needs
Compensation & Benefits
Our associates enjoy access to a comprehensive and flexible benefits package which may include medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability voluntary benefits an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) commuter benefits and a 401(k) plan. Eligible associates may also receive paid leave including Paid Sick Leave holiday pay where applicable and any other paid leave required by federal state or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Individuals with Disabilities
Military-connected talent is strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
