Staff Accountant I

$70,000 - $80,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: Remote
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 147509
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle is partnering with a global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Staff Accountant I to join their finance team. This position is ideal for individuals with 1–3 years of accounting experience who are passionate about leveraging their skills to support an innovative organization dedicated to advancing human ability. As a Staff Accountant I, you will play a crucial role in managing financial data, preparing journal entries, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reports while contributing to the team’s overall efficiency and success.

Staff Accountant I Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and post journal entries for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Perform reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts
  • Assist in the completion of month-end and year-end financial close processes
  • Review purchase contracts, service contracts, expense reports and reimbursements for accuracy and compliance
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring all financial reporting is accurate and up to date
  • Support budgeting efforts, track prepaid expenses, ZBA accounts and fixed assets
  • Prepare financial statements and closing packages, including analysis of general ledger accounts
  • Collaborate with auditors by preparing audit schedules and providing necessary documentation during year-end audits

Staff Accountant I Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
  • 1+ years of accounting experience
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to follow structured processes and meet strict deadlines
  • Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables), Experience with Workday is a plus
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical abilities

This role is a high-impact position that requires accounting acumen to optimize processes and systems across the organization. If you are interested, please apply today! 
 
Thank you, 


Faith Cornelius  
Senior Project Manager 
LaSalle Network 


 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.