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Job Title


Staff Accountant


Company : Robert Half


Location : Chicago, IL


Created : 2026-04-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Description Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.) The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to Summary: The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for general ledger accounting for various reporting entities; including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and account reconciliations, reconciling cash, and assisting with monthly financial statement analysis. The Staff Accountant will also have treasury management responsibilities including processing wires and managing bank accounts, and will assist with special projects. Responsibilities u2022 Review and upload property level financial statements and reporting packages provided by third-party property managers in connection with the month and quarter-end close. u2022 Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for monthly general ledger close. Assist with preparation of financial statement consolidations and compilation of GAAP and tax basis financial statements for various reporting entities. u2022 Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances. u2022 Assist with year-end audit and tax preparation, respond to external auditor and tax preparer requests and organize work paper documentation in connection with the year-end audit process. u2022 Assist with processing monthly capital calls and distributions, including preparation of wires, investor notices and underlying accounting entries. u2022 Assist with the preparation and timely submission of debt compliance materials to lenders. u2022 Support the company's Asset Management team with preparation of property-level financial analysis. u2022 Assist with special projects assigned by management. Requirements Qualifications u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in accounting. u2022 Recent college graduate up to two years of experience in an accounting position; GAAP familiarity preferred. u2022 Strong accounting and analytical skills. u2022 Experience with major accounting software packages for general ledger accounting is a plus. u2022 Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment. u2022 Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks. u2022 Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills. To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Robert Half is the worldu2019s 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 ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.