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Corporate Staff Accountant

The LaSalle Group
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Our client is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to join their growing team! This client is a professional services company backed by a prominent Chicago-based private equity firm. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to launch their career in a fast-paced, private equity-backed professional services environment. If you have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, are a team-player with a positive attitude and are eager to learn, this role is for you!

If hired, you will complete a structured onboarding program, be assigned mentor for guidance and support, receive regular performance feedback and career planning and access to learning and development resources. You will be working in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere and have direct exposure to senior leadership and PE stakeholders. Enjoy a business casual dress code in a Modern office in downtown Chicago.

Corporate Staff Accountant Responsibilities :

  • Assist in month-end close process
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
  • Help maintain fixed asset schedules
  • Participate in budget and forecast preparation
  • Assist with audit preparations and schedules
  • Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

Corporate Staff Accountant Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • 0-2 years of accounting experience (internships count)
  • Strong academic record (GPA 3.0 or higher preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Basic understanding of GAAP
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Pursuing CPA certification preferred
  • Internship experience in public accounting or corporate accounting a plus
  • Corporate Staff Accountant Benefits :

  • Salary : Up to $75,000 per year
  • Location : Downtown Chicago - in office Tuesday - Thursday
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Performance-based bonus potential
  • If you are a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you!

    Thank you,

    Katherine Norman

    Recruiting Manager - Accounting & Finance

    LaSalle Network

    LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m / f / d / v.

    LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.

    Salary : $75,000

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