Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate - Corporate Management

Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 2 days/week in office)

Full-Time | At-Will Employment

Start Date: ASAP

Experience: 1-2 years

An international consulting organization supporting small and mid-sized companies and startups is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join its Chicago-based Corporate Management team.

This team provides financial and administrative services to international clients operating U.S. subsidiaries, including accounting, financial reporting, tax coordination, payroll, HR administration, and operational advisory support.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping and general ledger for a portfolio of clients
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable; monitor cash flow needs
• Set up payroll accounts and coordinate payroll with third-party providers (e.g., TriNet, Paychex)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual closings (reconciliations, journal entries, accruals)
• Interact with federal, state, and local agencies for tax and registration purposes
• Support clients and internal team members with administrative tasks
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple U.S. offices on financial reporting, onboarding, and new client setup
• Coordinate with external partners including lawyers, CPAs, banks, payroll processors, and other service providers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• 1-2 years of professional accounting experience
• Experience in an accounting firm is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on attitude with the ability to multitask
• Comfortable handling a broad range of assignments, from bookkeeping to value-added consulting support
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information


Gina Kanellos