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Staff Accountant

OSP LP
Palatine, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

Primary Position Objective


The Staff Accountant will be responsible for tracking and evaluating the day-to-day activities within all areas of the accounting department. Duties include, but are not limited to, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, accounts payable processing and reconcilement and quarterly reporting and tracking information pertaining to company assets and income for compliance. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a strong business acumen. This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and requires a high level of professional capabilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to multi-task utilizing understanding in all areas of the accounting department
  • Daily/monthly/quarterly operations of the accounting department including:
    • Daily/Monthly journal entries
    • Month end close/reconciliations
    • Monthly financial reports
    • Bank statement/correspondent reconciliation
    • Balance sheet reconciliation
    • Bond investment portfolio reconciliation and reporting
    • Accounts payable process and reconciliation
    • Fixed asset reconciliation
    • Forecasting and budgeting
    • Assist with quarterly call report and regulatory report preparation
  • Prepare committee and board reports
  • Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
  • Assist in completing audits and tax audits

Requirements:

  • BS degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable work experience
  • Advanced computer skills: MS Office Suite
  • Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
  • High attention to detail and accuracy

Physical Requirements

  • Talking - Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing - Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
  • Repetitive Motion - Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Vision - Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary in the future based on new or revised work assigned to this position.

First Bank & Trust of Illinois offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package including 401k; medical, life and long-term disability; dental; PTO and holiday pay as well as opportunities for advancement. Dress code is business casual.

First Bank & Trust of Illinois will consider qualified applicants in a manner consistent with local “Fair Chance” ordinances. First Bank & Trust of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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