Accountant II

3-6 month contract with potential for hire Key Responsibilities Perform bank account reconciliations and analyze general ledger accounts Manage and complete month-end close processes within deadlines Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly financial reports Handle credit card and expense reconciliations Support revenue recognition and accrual accounting activities Maintain and update system access for new hires and terminations Act as a resource for internal teams on accounting policies and procedures Work with vendors to resolve discrepancies and escalate issues when needed Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Complete ad hoc reporting and financial analysis Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and reports Ideal Candidate Background Experience with month-end close and financial reporting Strong reconciliation and general ledger experience Knowledge of accruals and revenue recognition Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Comfortable working cross-functionally and communicating with vendors/internal teams Location: Chicago, IL Pay: $35/hr Schedule: M-F 8-5pm Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco by Highspring