Staff Accountant (Burr Ridge)
nextplayBurr Ridge (IL)
Staff Accountant (Burr Ridge)
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nextplayBurr Ridge (IL)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Staff Accountant
Hybrid: 2 Days Onsite | 3 Days RemoteFull-Time | Growth Opportunity
We are proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing, privately held company that has scaled to $1B+ in revenue and continues to expand. They are seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–3 years of experience, ideally coming from public accounting, who is looking to transition into a corporate role with strong work-life balance and long-term growth potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process inventory invoices
- Prepare journal entries
- Perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations
- Manage vendor credits (including large retail accounts)
- Support month-end close
- Interact with vendors and internal departments
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of accounting experience (public accounting preferred)
- Strong experience with reconciliations and journal entries
- Experience with account and bank reconciliations
- Comfortable working with vendors and invoice processing
- Cost accounting experience is a plus, but not required
- Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Hybrid schedule (2 days onsite, flexible)
- Excellent work-life balance - no public accounting hours
- High-growth, stable organization
- Clear opportunity for advancement, quickly
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