Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: DeKalb, IL (Hybrid – local candidates preferred)
Compensation: $65,000 – $72,000 (Salaried, Exempt) + Full Benefits
Reports to: Senior Accountant

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant who is in the early-to-mid stage of their accounting career and eager to make an impact. This role is ideal for someone with a solid accounting foundation who wants exposure beyond routine tasks—someone who is curious, dependable, and excited to grow alongside a dynamic and evolving finance team.

You will play a meaningful role in day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on Accounts Receivable analysis, reconciliations, and month-end close activities , while working closely with senior accountants and finance leadership. The position offers deep exposure to revenue accounting and multi-product financial operations in a growing organization. If you are a professional who enjoys roll up your sleeves, enjoys learning how the numbers connect to the broader business, and who takes pride in accuracy, this role offers real opportunity.

We are a leading digital advertising company with over 325 employees serving 20,000+ small business clients nationwide , and our finance team is central to supporting that growth.

What You’ll Do

Core Accounting & Operations

• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Accounts receivable and payable reconciliation, analysis, and reporting
• Preparing and posting general ledger journal entries
• Maintain support schedules and documentation for reconciliations and entries

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Assist with monthly close processes and financial statement preparation
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferrals and support schedules
• Post bi-weekly payroll journal entries after product line allocations
• Support annual audit preparation and external audit requests

Who You Are

• 2-5 years of experience in an accounting role performing core functions such as AP, AR, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and follow-through
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
• Curious, reliable, and willing to put in the effort required to learn and grow
• Solid understanding of GAAP , internal controls, and revenue recognition (ASC 606 a plus)
• Intermediate Excel skills (advanced skills a plus)
• Experience with NetSuite is helpful but not required

This role is well-suited for someone who wants more than a transactional accounting job and is interested in building a strong foundation for long-term career growth in finance.

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with regular on-site presence in DeKalb, IL
• Geographic proximity to DeKalb is preferred to support in-office collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive salary (salaried, exempt position)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

How to Apply

Please submit your resume (cover letter optional but encouraged) to:
[email protected]

Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person