Staff Accountant

LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing organization to hire a Staff Accountant for a project-based opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 1–2 years of experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to build on their experience with reconciliations, month-end activities, customer invoicing, and financial operations.

You'll join a collaborative team supporting high-volume accounting processes while gaining hands-on experience with financial systems and cross-functional business operations.

Staff Accountant Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations of customer invoices related to freight audit activity

• Process carrier payments after customer payments have been received

• Support month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations and providing transaction details for assigned processes

• Contact customers weekly regarding outstanding balances and prepare invoices for service-related billing

• Manage accounting activities for approximately 165 customer accounts using proprietary systems

• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies while partnering with internal teams to ensure timely resolution

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency

Staff Accountant Requirements

• 1–2 years of accounting experience, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, invoicing, accounts receivable, and month-end close

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

• Strong understanding of GAAP principles

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and working with large datasets

• Experience using ERP or accounting systems

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Position Details

• Employment Type: Project

• Compensation: $29–$32/hour

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Work Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

• Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit

If you're looking for an opportunity to expand your accounting experience with a collaborative and growing organization, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! We're actively interviewing qualified candidates.

Thank you,
Jessica Xiques
Accounting/Finance Recruiter

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