Staff Accountant
Job Location:
Caseyville, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Full-time
Description
Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing organization. Reporting to the Controller this role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records preparing journal entries reconciling accounts supporting month-end close and assisting with financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented analytical and committed to continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries and perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations
- Process and reconcile accounts payable accounts receivable cash receipts bank transactions and credit card activity
- Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition in accordance with GAAP
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements budgets and financial reports
- Support year-end close activities and assist with external audits and tax preparation
- Maintain fixed asset records including asset tracking disposals insurance licensing and related documentation
- Monitor capital expenditures and compare actual spending to budget
- Assist with regulatory filings including sales and use tax personal property tax franchise tax and other business registrations
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes reporting and system efficiencies
- Maintain accurate financial data within the accounting system and support ongoing technology enhancements
- Perform special projects and other accounting duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field required
- 35 years of progressive accounting experience
- Masters degree and/or CPA designation is a plus
- Spanish/English bilingual communication skills are a plus
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with general ledger accounting journal entries reconciliations and month-end close
- Experience with ERP/accounting software; Acumatica experience is a plus
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work onsite in a collaborative team environment
Required Experience:
IC