Description We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Downers Grove, Illinois. This role primarily involves overseeing the financial close process and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards. As a Staff Accountant, you will also be expected to mentor entry level team members and work collaboratively with various teams to drive efficiency and accuracy. Responsibilities: • Manage the month-end and year-end financial close process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Oversee the preparation and review of complex journal entries and reconciliations for key accounts • Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses • Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance controls • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls • Mentor entry level accounting staff and provide guidance for detail-oriented development • Collaborate with stakeholders from finance, operations, and other business units to resolve discrepancies and support strategic initiatives • Coordinate with internal and external auditors during annual audits or other compliance reviews. The hourly pay rate range of this position is $28.80 to $35, plus bonus. Benefits available to Full-Time Engagement Professionals include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Requirements • Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the role of Staff Accountant or a similar position. • Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) procedures is a requirement for this job. • Proficiency in Accounts Receivable (AR) procedures is also necessary for this role. • The candidate should have substantial experience in performing Bank Reconciliations. • A sound understanding of General Ledger operations is essential. • The applicant should be comfortable with making Journal Entries. • Experience in Month End Close procedures is a key requirement for this role. • Familiarity with the Navision financial software is required. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are necessary for this job. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .