Staff Accountant

Celtic Chicago, Inc.

Staff Accountant managing accounting operations and client billing for Celtic Chicago. Ensure accurate financial management while maintaining standard operating procedures and client service excellence.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timePark Ridge • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accounting Operations
Client Billing – Run monthly client billing worksheets for review by account executives, generate invoices to clients monthly via email, follow up with agency/client requests regarding invoicing, close jobs, audit time sheets.
Maintain client budgets and ensure they are current based on their billing cycle.
Work with accounting staff on day-to-day accounts payables, accounts receivables, and account reconciliations.
Credit Card Reconciliations-review daily charges, confirm receipts and approvals.
Expense Reports – audit expense reports, charge back applicable expenses to clients via billing.
Update and audit purchase orders and contact clients as needed.
Ensure current W-9s are on file for all vendors.
Assist in collections using A/R aging report.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure separation of functions, systems of checks and balances, and information accuracy.
Conduct regular audits of expense coding, invoicing, and past due accounts.
Maintain consistency across clients while supporting the unique needs of each client and association.
Uphold Celtic Chicago’s culture of excellence, accountability, and partnership
Demonstrate proactive communication and client service in all interactions.
Contribute to departmental profitability through efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
3–5 years of relevant accounting or financial management experience.
Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Workamajig preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP principles, budgeting, and cash flow management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and adept at managing multiple client budgets simultaneously.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule-2 days in our Park Ridge office, 3 days remote
Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurances.
401K plan with generous company match
Paid vacation, paid holidays
Summer hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounting operationsclient billingaccounts payablesaccounts receivablescredit card reconciliationsexpense reportsauditbudgetingGAAP principlescash flow management

Soft Skills

proactive communicationclient servicedetail-orienteddeadline-drivenmanaging multiple budgetsaccountabilitypartnershipqualityefficiencyclient satisfaction

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in related field