Staff Accountant I

Aston Carter•Berwyn, IL

5d•$71,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

• Preparing standard journal entries and completing recurring monthly account reconciliations. • Supporting both month‑end and year‑end close activities. • Calculating variable compensation payments and related accruals. • Processing daily transactions for accounts payable and accounts receivable. • Reviewing invoices and employee expense reports to ensure proper approvals and required documentation. • Reconciling vendor statements, resolving discrepancies by coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors. • Executing scheduled payment runs. • Generating and distributing customer billing. • Reconciling cash activity, receivables, and related sub‑ledgers across multiple bank accounts to ensure accuracy. • Investigating and resolving account variances in collaboration with internal teams and external partners. • Ensuring adherence to organizational policies and established accounting standards.

Requirements

1–2 years of general accounting or related professional experience.
Education in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
Familiarity with standard accounting systems or comparable digital tools.
Strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and quality of work.
Exceptional attention to detail and solid organizational abilities.
Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also managing independent tasks

Responsibilities

Preparing standard journal entries and completing recurring monthly account reconciliations.
Supporting both month‑end and year‑end close activities.
Calculating variable compensation payments and related accruals.
Processing daily transactions for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Reviewing invoices and employee expense reports to ensure proper approvals and required documentation.
Reconciling vendor statements, resolving discrepancies by coordinating with internal stakeholders and vendors.
Executing scheduled payment runs.
Generating and distributing customer billing.
Reconciling cash activity, receivables, and related sub‑ledgers across multiple bank accounts to ensure accuracy.
Investigating and resolving account variances in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
Ensuring adherence to organizational policies and established accounting standards.