Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Industry: Financial Services

Location (city, state): Chicago, IL

Assignment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time

Pay: $120,000–$125,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus

Work Schedule: Hybrid – approximately 3 days onsite per week, with flexible in-office days.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is an established investment firm with a strong presence in the financial services industry. The organization offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and exposure to senior leadership.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an Accountant to join its Chicago-based finance team. This individual will support day-to-day accounting operations and contribute to various financial reporting and close activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with 2–5 years of experience who is looking to expand their responsibilities and gain exposure to multiple areas of corporate accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledger accounts and support routine accounting activities across multiple business entities.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and depreciation.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Review employee expense reports and business-related expenses for accurate coding and proper documentation.
• Help prepare internal financial reports, financial statements, and variance analyses.
• Assist with maintaining accounting procedures and internal controls while ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
• Respond to requests related to external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Participate in special projects and help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate accounting environment.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.