Staff Accountant
O'Hagan Meyer
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Reconcile all deposits into firm bank accounts
- Perform all duties with appropriate professional skepticism and in accordance with internal control procedures
- Identify and escalate unusual or non-routine transactions to ensure compliance with firm policies and best practices
- Research and respond to internal and external inquiries regarding account transactions and balances
- Prepare monthly account balance, status reports, and reconciliations
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
- Perform quantitative analysis and research to support informed financial decision-making
- Prepare, consolidate, and analyze monthly and ad hoc financial reports
- Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives
- Collect, validate, and analyze financial data from multiple internal and external sources
- Monitor key financial performance indicators and assess variances and trends
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of all financial analyses and reports
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong follow-up skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize competing deadlines
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting required; education in or working knowledge of general accounting principles and best practices preferred
- Experience in an accounting operations function such as Cash Applications, Trust Accounting, Accounts Payable, Billing, or Collections strongly preferred
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Free Food & Snacks in Office
- Wellness Resources
- Commuter Benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial analysisquantitative analysisbudgetingforecastingaccount reconciliationfinancial reportingdata validationprocess improvementaccounting principlesaccounting operations
Soft skills
professional skepticismwritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailfollow-up skillsorganizational skillstime-management skillsmultitaskingteam collaborationindependence
Certifications
associate degree in accountingbachelor's degree in accounting