Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will be based in Chicago and responsible for the following:

·       Prepare schedules and journal entries for the monthly close process

·       Prepare balance sheet reconciliations

·       Assist with SOX testing and compliance

·       Prepare audit schedules and assist with audit requests

·       Respond to queries from business partners in operations

·       Partner with the Finance team to explain variances and research items

·       Document current procedures, assist with the implementation of process improvements

·       Participate in performing test scripts as part of the Company’s Oracle implementation

·       Special projects as assigned

We are looking for someone who will be graduating in May or has recently graduated with an accounting degree. This will be an entry level position. The candidate needs to have strong excel skills. CPA candidates would be a plus.