Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Schaumburg, IL (Hybrid – In Office Monday–Wednesday)

Salary: 75,000-$85,000

Benefits include medical, dental and vision

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join a growing consumer products organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is actively pursuing their CPA and looking to expand their experience in a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting principles, month-end close, and financial analysis, along with a desire to grow within a collaborative finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while meeting established deadlines.

• Perform account reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Assist with internal financial reporting and management reporting packages.

• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.

• Support accounts payable processing and cash receipt recording.

• Assist with sales tax, regulatory filings, and audit requests.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.

• Partner with operations and other departments to support business initiatives and resolve accounting-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), manufacturing, retail, or public accounting environment.

• CPA certification or active progress toward obtaining a CPA strongly preferred.

• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.

• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses.

• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and data analysis tools.

• Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Why This Role?

• Hybrid schedule with a collaborative team environment.

• Exposure to a dynamic consumer products business.

• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain broad accounting experience.

• Ideal for an accountant pursuing their CPA and looking for long-term career growth.