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Staff Accountant I

Aston Carter • Chicago, IL • 1h ago

Junior Staff Accountant

Beautiful office in Wicker Park

Hybrid Schedule $71,000-$75,000

Description

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.

Qualifications:

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

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL 60614.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.50 - $35.20/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL 60614.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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