Staff Accountant

Douge International
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Staff Accountant (Part-Time, Contract)

    Employment Type: Contract/Temporary (2–3 months) with potential for extension or conversion to full-time
    Schedule: 8–16 hours per week with flexible days and times (hours may increase slightly as needed)
    Location: Remote following a brief onboarding and training period

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a dynamic retail organization. This part-time contract role is ideal for a motivated accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapts quickly to new systems, and brings a collaborative, service-driven mindset. You will play a key role in daily cash activities, reconciliations, month-end close, and process improvement initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Post daily cash transactions and prepare related journal entries

    • Perform daily bank and cash reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies

    • Support the Accounting Manager with weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers

    • Investigate and clear exceptions, including duplicate or unmatched entries

    • Assist with general ledger account reconciliations (cash, AR/AP, accrued expenses, inventory-related accounts)

    • Prepare routine journal entries and support month-end close documentation and checklists

    • Provide ad hoc support to the Controller, Finance leadership, and cross-functional partners

    • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control standards

    • Participate in small projects aimed at improving and streamlining accounting processes

    Required Qualifications

    • 2–3+ years of relevant accounting experience (Staff Accountant or equivalent)

    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

    • Ability to quickly learn new ERPs and financial systems (e.g., SAP, JD Edwards, NetSuite, Infor, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)

    • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

    • Proven ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality

    Hours & Contract Details

    • 8–16 hours per week with flexible scheduling; hours may increase during month-end or project needs

    • Initial contract duration of 2–3 months, with potential to extend or convert to a permanent full-time role based on performance and business needs

    Compensation & Benefits

    Our associates enjoy access to a comprehensive and flexible benefits package, which may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Eligible associates may also receive paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave, holiday pay where applicable, and any other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law.

    Equal Opportunity Employer | Veterans | Individuals with Disabilities
    Military-connected talent is strongly encouraged to apply.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Accrual-Basis Accountingunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Employee Orientationunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Systemsunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • J D Edwardsunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Dynamicsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • NetSuiteunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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