Staff Accountant

Addison Group has partnered with a rapidly growing, multi-billion-dollar global company to hire a Staff Accountant. This is a great opportunity to join a growing accounting team with strong visibility across the organization and exposure to both day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.

We’re looking for an accounting professional who will support the month-end close, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and work closely with the financial reporting team on quarterly financial statements.

Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid schedule – in office 3x/week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll-forward schedules
• Assist with prepaid and other general ledger accounting activities
• Partner with the financial reporting team to review quarterly financial statements
• Perform account analysis and research variances as needed
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Assist with process improvements and other accounting-related projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team

Why This Role:

• Join a rapidly growing, global organization
• Strong visibility and exposure across the accounting and finance teams
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for continued professional development and career growth
• Exposure to financial reporting and process improvement initiatives

Compensation & Benefits:

• $80K–$88K base salary + 15% bonus
• Generous PTO package
• Hybrid schedule (in office 3x/week)
• 401(k) with company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health coverage
• Life & disability insurance
• Comprehensive benefits package

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.