Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant 📍 Downtown Chicago | HybridA well-established, Fortune 500 specialty insurance organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting Department. This is a solid opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain broad exposure across financial reporting, regulatory filings, and general ledger accounting in a large, complex organization.The Role The Staff Accountant will support the Corporate Accounting team with the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and general ledger maintenance. This role offers exposure to both GAAP and statutory accounting in a highly regulated industry.What You'll DoAssist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reportsSupport quarterly and annual regulatory filing requirementsAssist with the preparation of annual audited statutory financial statementsRecord journal entries to the general ledger and prepare account reconciliationsPrepare bank account reconciliationsProcess AP entries for invoice processingSupport quarterly SEC and management reporting processesWhat We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Accounting requiredStrong Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skillsSolid planning, organizational, and time management skillsStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work both independently and collaborativelyBonus Points For Insurance industry or financial services backgroundStatutory accounting experienceFamiliarity with regulatory reporting requirementsWhy This Role Stands Out ✅ Fortune 500 stability with broad accounting exposure✅ Gain experience across GAAP, statutory, and regulatory reporting ✅ Collaborative corporate accounting team in a well-established organization ✅ Strong foundation for long-term career growth in financial services