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Staff Accountant

Jobot
  • Chicago, IL
  • $60,000–$70,000 Per Year
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1 day ago

Job Description

Hybrid Schedule

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Albert Simons
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Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an established, growth-minded company in the sustainability space. We turn byproducts from other industries into practical, high-quality products that customers rely on, and we've built a strong reputation for doing it thoughtfully and well. The team is collaborative, the work has real impact, and leadership genuinely values balance.

We're backed by an experienced investment partner, with resources to keep growing. With multiple processing and manufacturing facilities, we have built a large distribution network that reaches customers in several industries.

Why join us?
  • Joining large regional business with several operating facilities that offer endless opportunities for growth!
  • Excellent compensation package includes salary, annual bonus and stock
  • 401k match
  • Generous PTO
  • Full health benefits


Job Details

Role Overview

Core Accounting Duties
  • Record journal entries and post them to the general ledger
  • Provide support across payables and receivables workflows
  • Keep financial records current, complete, and accurate
  • Help coordinate payroll activity and the related bookkeeping entries

Period-End Close & Financial Reporting
  • Contribute to monthly and annual close cycles
  • Reconcile accounts such as cash, inventory, and other balance sheet accounts
  • Help assemble financial statements and backup schedules
  • Deliver assigned close deliverables on schedule and without errors

Audit & Compliance Support
  • Organize and store documentation needed for audits and financial reviews
  • Respond to auditor requests by gathering and providing supporting records
  • Follow internal policies and established accounting procedures

Continuous Improvement
  • Spot ways to streamline accounting workflows and boost efficiency
  • Help roll out new systems and process upgrades
  • Promote consistent accounting practices across departments and sites

What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Ideally 1-4 years of hands-on accounting experience
  • Background in manufacturing, agricultural, or industrial settings is a bonus
  • Working knowledge of core accounting principles
  • Solid Excel skills and exposure to accounting or ERP platforms
  • Detail-oriented and well organized
  • Clear, effective communicator, both written and verbal, and a good listener
  • Comfortable performing under pressure while juggling competing priorities
  • Self-starter who uses good judgment and works well without close oversight
  • Able to prioritize and deliver across several projects at once
  • Team player with experience partnering across functions
  • Preferred: familiarity with NetSuite (ERP)


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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$60,000–$70,000 Per Year
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded2018
Websitehttp://www.jobot.com

About Company

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Agricultureunmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Bookkeepingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
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  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • NetSuite ERPunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
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  • Policy Developmentunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
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