Staff Accountant (Remote) Job at FOCUSPOINT, Illinois

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  • FOCUSPOINT
  • Illinois

Job Description

Position: Staff Accountant - Shared Services

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full time

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Staff Accountant Shared Services

Full Time Corporate Accounting Multi Entity Environment

About the Role

We are supporting a growing, multi entity organization that values accuracy, accountability, and strong financial operations. As a Staff Accountant Shared Services , you will contribute to month end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and cross functional support. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who wants broad exposure, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path for growth.

What You ll Do

Month End Close & Core Accounting

  • Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations across multiple entities
  • Support month end close activities including journal entries, checklists, reconciliations, and post close review
  • Review journal entries for accuracy and proper documentation
  • Assist with income statement and balance sheet analysis for assigned accounts

Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances
  • Support ad hoc financial analysis using Excel and reporting tools
  • Assist with documentation and responses for quarterly reviews and annual audits

Cross Functional Support

  • Partner with leaders across the business to support budgeting and forecasting
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Provide clear explanations and supporting documentation when requested

Process Improvement & Development

  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
  • Participate in ongoing training to stay current with accounting standards and best practices

What You Bring

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 1 2 years of accounting experience preferred (internships welcome)

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles
  • Ability to analyze financial data and identify variances
  • Proficiency with Excel and common accounting/reporting tools
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and consistency
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow

Nice to Have

  • CPA or CPA track

Why This Role Matters

You ll be part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role offers exposure to multi entity accounting, operational finance, and cross functional partnerships a strong foundation for future advancement in accounting or financial analysis.

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Why Work with FocusPoint
As a trusted staffing partner to industry-leading companies, FocusPoint provides access to roles that align with your professional goals, and we advocate for your success throughout the recruitment process. Our team understands appropriate skillsets and takes a consultative approach ensuring that each match is grounded in both experience and fit.

How to Apply
To ensure confidentiality and alignment with our client s hiring process, all applications must be submitted through FocusPoint. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly. Interested candidates should reach out to FocusPoint s recruitment team with any questions.

About FocusPoint:
FocusPoint specializes in connecting top-tier professionals with exceptional opportunities in accounting, technology, healthcare, and leadership. We prioritize building meaningful connections, ensuring candidates find roles that align with their skills, goals, and passions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Internship, Remote work

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