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Staff Accountant

Brilliant Financial Staffing - IL
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Des Plaines, IL

Pay Range: $33/HR-$37/HR

 

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged on the search for a Staff Accountant to join our client in the professional service industry on a contract to hire basis. Located in Des Plaines, IL the Staff Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and work alongside a team of 6 individuals. The company is known for providing consultative business solutions and investment advice to their clients. The main responsibilities for this Staff Accountant will focus on reconciling various accounts, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with month end close. The ideal Staff Accountant will be able to begin immediately.

 

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing trial balances on financial statements making sure everything is reconciled
  • Handling some budgeting accruals (once a quarter) for expenses
  • Posted journal entries
  • Reviewing invoices that need to be paid/ communicating with the service team
  • Making sure every expense is reconciled.
  • Coordinating each fund with Legal/tax team
  • Determining/reviewing credit quality
  • Preparing portfolio on certain days of the month
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Staff Accountant Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
  • 3 years of relevant experience
  • Advanced Excel proficiency (v-look ups and pivot tables)
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

 

If you or anyone you know is interested at qualified, please apply!

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Company Description
Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

Salary : $33 - $37

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