Staff Accountant
- Location
- Chicago, IL
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About the role
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for month-end close, account reconciliation and analysis, assisting with the external audit, assisting with internal operational audit testing, consolidations and special projects as needed. We are looking for an individual who has excellent attention to detail, has strong communication skills, has a strong work ethic, is a quick thinker and will get the job done. Company needs a flexible individual who can work independently as well as in a team environment. This is great opportunity for the individual seeking career development/advancement over time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- *Prepares month-end close Journal Entries and assists with the monthly close cycle.
- *Prepares monthly account reconciliations, including Cash, Accounts Receivable, Prepaid and Other Assets, Fixed Assets, Payroll related accounts.
- *Fields questions related to actual departmental expenses incurred, works with Finance to explain differences between budgeted and actual amounts.
- *Prepares accrual/expense analyses as-needed.
- *Maintains accounting software (Add accounts, adjust dimensions, create rules, etc.).
- *Assists in the preparation of weekly financial forecasts that include detailed expense forecasting of general ledger accounts.
- *Assists in the preparation of year-end audit related documentation and support.
- *Participates in special projects as needed
Qualifications
- *Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; CPA a plus
- *3-5 years accounting experience preferred
- *Advanced MS Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, Macros
- *Experience with general accounting software preferred
- *Excellent organizational and analytical skills required
- *Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About the Company
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network powers the leading dining rewards programs in North America. Thousands of restaurants benefit from the financial and marketing services provided by the company, which include access to capital and numerous promotional programs via email, mobile and social media.
Rewards Network offers its dining programs in partnership with major airline frequent flyer programs, several of the nation's largest bank card issuers, numerous key players in the loyalty marketing industry and dozens of national corporations. Our millions of active members include frequent flyers, corporate cardholders and a pool of diners who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants
From Rewards Network's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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This Staff Accountant position at Rewards Network is located in Chicago, IL. Always check Rewards Network's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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