Staff Accountant
Staff Accountant
Location: DeKalb, IL (Hybrid – local candidates preferred)
Compensation: $65,000 – $72,000 (Salaried, Exempt) + Full Benefits
Reports to: Senior Accountant
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant who is in the early-to-mid stage of their accounting career and eager to make an impact. This role is ideal for someone with a solid accounting foundation who wants exposure beyond routine tasks—someone who is curious, dependable, and excited to grow alongside a dynamic and evolving finance team.
You will play a meaningful role in day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on Accounts Receivable analysis, reconciliations, and month-end close activities, while working closely with senior accountants and finance leadership. The position offers deep exposure to revenue accounting and multi-product financial operations in a growing organization. If you are a professional who enjoys roll up your sleeves, enjoys learning how the numbers connect to the broader business, and who takes pride in accuracy, this role offers real opportunity.
We are a leading digital advertising company with over 325 employees serving 20,000+ small business clients nationwide, and our finance team is central to supporting that growth.
What You’ll Do
Core Accounting & Operations
- Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations
- Accounts receivable and payable reconciliation, analysis, and reporting
- Preparing and posting general ledger journal entries
- Maintain support schedules and documentation for reconciliations and entries
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Assist with monthly close processes and financial statement preparation
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferrals and support schedules
- Post bi-weekly payroll journal entries after product line allocations
- Support annual audit preparation and external audit requests
Who You Are
- 2-5 years of experience in an accounting role performing core functions such as AP, AR, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and follow-through
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
- Curious, reliable, and willing to put in the effort required to learn and grow
- Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and revenue recognition (ASC 606 a plus)
- Intermediate Excel skills (advanced skills a plus)
- Experience with NetSuite is helpful but not required
This role is well-suited for someone who wants more than a transactional accounting job and is interested in building a strong foundation for long-term career growth in finance.
Education & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment with regular on-site presence in DeKalb, IL
- Geographic proximity to DeKalb is preferred to support in-office collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive salary (salaried, exempt position)
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
How to Apply
Please submit your resume (cover letter optional but encouraged) to:
Joline.Staeheli@ampcorporate.com