About the role
You will be a core member of a small accounting team, supporting the monthly close and keeping the general ledger clean. The controller is hands-on and invests in teaching, so this is a strong step for someone who wants broader exposure than a large corporate role usually gives.
The role is based in the Chicago Loop with two flexible work-from-home days each week.
What you will do
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for the monthly close
- Maintain fixed asset and prepaid schedules
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable review
- Assist with budget tracking and variance analysis
- Help prepare schedules for external auditors and tax preparers
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 2 to 4 years of general accounting experience
- Strong Excel skills; experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks or similar
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Authorized to work in the United States
Nice to have
- CPA or progress toward it
- Experience in professional services billing
Benefits and perks
- Medical and dental coverage
- Two remote days per week
- CPA exam support
- Bonus eligibility
About the employer
A professional services firm with about 200 employees across the Midwest. The employer's name is shared once you speak with your recruiter and agree to be put forward.