We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team as we continue to grow. The responsibilities include completing journal entries, maintaining financial records, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with close processes. This person will play an enormously important supportive role, keeping our firm’s financial outlook bright with precision and proactive measures. The location will be a combination of working remotely and Chicago-based (2-3 days per week).

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger account reconciliations to verify accuracy of data, and research and resolve any discrepancies
• Support timely monthly and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and accruals
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance
• 1 to 3 years of accounting experience
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize efficiently
• Critical attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Has or plans to pursue Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.)
• Prior experience working in financial services or professional services
• Experience with Sage Intacct

Company Overview:

Cerity Partners is a leading, national registered wealth management and institutional consulting firm serving high-net-worth individuals and their families, businesses and their employees, and nonprofit organizations from its offices across the country. Our in-house experts of attorneys, tax advisors, financial planners and investment professionals are passionate about and committed to providing objective financial advice and oversight.

Our mission is to positively impact the financial well-being of our clients by delivering objective financial advice.  Our culture allows us to deliver this mission.  We believe in a simple formula that drives our actions and pushes us every day to do better than the day before: People First + Accountability = Winning Outcomes. We expect our team members to deliver on their responsibilities, understand how every component of our company works to generate success, and hold themselves and their colleagues accountable to the highest standards. As a result, we will enjoy talking to you if:

• You understand the need to provide a world-class customer experience
• You value the collaboration of insightful, experienced colleagues to deliver our services
• You demonstrate a strong affinity in financial services, exceptional communication, organization, and prioritization skills