Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $30 per hour - $35 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k

Role Overview

Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Staff Accountant to join out client, located in Chicago, IL. This role is responsible for key accounting functions, including journal entries, credit applications, credit card management, and general accounting duties. The ideal Staff Accountant is proactive, eager to assist where needed, and comfortable in a collaborative environment where teamwork and communication are highly valued. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a supportive and engaging environment while applying their accounting skills in a hands-on role. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.
• Process and review credit applications to determine customer credit limits.
• Manage credit card transactions, reconciliations, and expense tracking.
• Verify, allocate, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including sales and tax returns.
• Maintain the company checking account, track available funds, and handle petty cash reimbursements.
• Oversee collections, monitor delinquent accounts, and initiate collection actions when necessary.
• Assist with month-end close procedures, including general ledger updates and reporting.
• Support cash management reporting on a daily basis.
• Review and suggest improvements to accounting processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Work with confidential financial data, ensuring discretion and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• A team player who enjoys helping out wherever needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in basic Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables are a plus).
• General accounting knowledge, with experience in journal entries and financial reconciliations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a tight-knit team.
• Experience with AS400 or similar ERP/GL systems.
• Strong organizational skills and an eagerness to improve processes.

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.