IFG US's client in the western suburbs of Chicago needs to add a Staff Accountant to their team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will be mainly involved in month/quarter/year end close activities, variance analysis reporting, multi-entity reporting, and more. Since they are a financial services company, their ideal candidate comes out of the real estate or financial services industries. They are onsite 2 day a week with 3 at home. Responsibilities Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with established reporting schedules. Research, analyze, and summarize financial activity to support business decision-making. Review and interpret general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and completeness. Partner with internal teams, including Finance and Asset Management, to resolve discrepancies and recommend process improvements. Assist with year-end audits and provide required documentation to external auditors. Support special accounting projects and ad hoc initiatives as needed. Maintain strong personal and professional integrity while adhering to internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 2–3 years of professional accounting experience. Experience in a real estate or asset-based environment strongly preferred. CPA certification or active pursuit preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr