Staff Accountant

Location

Chicago, IL | United States

Job description

Tegus is the leading market intelligence platform for key decision makers. We power some of the world’s most well-respected institutional investors, corporations, and consultancies through the largest and most comprehensive database of primary and market information. Our products and services enable clients to discover unmatched insights and answers to the most challenging questions they face to help them make better informed decisions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting duties, including but not limited to general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, and reconciliation of accounts. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statements. 
• Ensure adequate processes, controls, reviews, and audits are in place for daily, monthly, quarterly and/or annual tasks. 
• Maintain and update Fixed Asset Register, ensuring accurate recording and tracking of all fixed assets.
• Monitor & analyze accounts payable aging reports. 
• Completion of 1099’s and Unclaimed Property Filings.
• Review and verify employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies. 
• Review and audit credit card reimbursements ensuring proper documentation and adherence to company policies. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3-4 years of relevant experience. 
• CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus. 
• Strong understanding of GAAP and relevant accounting standards.  
• Exceptional communication skills. 
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in Excel and NetSuite preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401K plan with an employer match.
• Paid parental leave for all parents.
• Unlimited paid vacation, flexible work hours, and 10 observed paid holidays per year.
• Employer funded long-term disability.
• Fantastic culture with regular virtual company-wide events, including cooking classes, yoga, meditation and more.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• The opportunity to attend peer-nominated quarterly DEI events.
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within, career advancement and transparency.
• Work from our state of the art office in the heart of Chicago’s Loop featuring standing desks, nursing parent rooms, gender neutral bathrooms, subsidized gym access, and full amenity floor.
• Commuter benefits & a fully stocked kitchen with rotating snacks and beverages.

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Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Tegus we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Tegus is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

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