Staff Accountant

Position Summary: The Staff Accountant/Accounting Associate is responsible for responsible for the full spectrum of accounting duties to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations. The role involves working closely with the leadership team, assisting with day-to-day accounting operations and helping to implement process improvements.Location - Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 2 days in office)Salary- $65k - $85k + BonusSchedule - M-F, 9am - 5pm (Hybrid)Scope of Responsibilities:Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial dataPrepare, post and scan general ledger journal entriesAssist in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing and reporting processesConduct cash flow analysis and monitor cash balancesSupport vendor payments, setup and record retentionAssist with annual planning, budgeting and forecastingManage the cycle count processPrepare bank reconciliationsReconcile G/L accounts and perform balance sheet reconciliationsCommunicate tactfully and effectively in both oral and written formPrepare and audit capital expendituresAssist with month-end financial analysis and reviewAssist in the preparation of audit schedules and support auditsSupport and promote our company values & principles in everyday work activities.Other duties as requiredQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance with a minimum of 3+ years of related experienceExperience with ERP and QuickBooks (strongly preferred)Experience in a manufacturing environment (strongly preferred)Experience with inventories and cycle countsMust have strong computer skills (MS Office, ERP, analytics tools)Excellent written and verbal communication in English.Ability to prioritize, strong attention to detail, and ability to multi-taskMust be a self-starter and work effectively with others, with and without supervisionRequires mostly sitting, bending, standing and walkingMust be a US Person.Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.