Associate Accountant

William Blair
Chicago, IL

The Associate Accountant will aid accounting staff and department with day-to-day accounting duties. This role will report to a Manager, Accountant.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:


  • Assist with the monthly close cycle, delivering accurate and timely work that aligns with regular accounting deadlines.

  • Interact with billing teams and processing fee revenue on a monthly and quarterly basis

  • Collect, compile and review financial data from various sources and prepare month-end closing entries to the general ledger accounts.

  • Prepare reconciliations associated with various balance sheet accounts, including trade receivables and bank accounts

  • Analyze financial information in order to identify discrepancies

  • Maintain confidentiality of all financial data

  • Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards

  • Compile and prepare routine reports and summaries

  • Work with more senior accounting and FP&A staff on quarterly forecast information

  • Assist in the firm annual financial audit

  • Ensure appropriate controls and documentation are in place for own areas of responsibility

  • Build relationships with internal stakeholders

  • Provide cover for other Finance team members in times of absence, where appropriate

  • Ad hoc queries and project related work

Experience and Skills


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required

  • 1-3 years of relevant, hands-on accounting experience

  • CPA preferred, or in process

  • Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel

  • Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines

  • Ability to quickly learn and utilize industry-specific accounting tools

  • Highly meticulous, detail-oriented, and accurate

  • Adaptable to different tasks and projects

  • Willing to take ownership of daily/monthly process

  • Strong communication skills and a team player

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure

  • NetSuite experience beneficial

  • Proactive, demonstrating initiative and enthusiasm

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Posted 2026-02-22

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