Staff Accountant

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Naperville, IL, USA
In-Office
65K-80K Annually
Junior
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
The Staff Accountant prepares monthly accounting records, performs reconciliations, assists with tax documentation, and improves departmental efficiency using AI tools.
Summary Generated by Built In
Summary of the RoleThe Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for the timely preparation of monthly accounting records and related entries.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Completes a variety of activities as it relates to the financial statement close process including certain revenue and operating expense accruals.
  • Performs analytical review of certain revenues and operating expenses.
  • Performs general ledger reconciliations.
  • Assists in and completes certain deliverables related to annual and quarterly analysis.
  • Assists with the preparation of the Company’s income tax workpapers and prepares supporting documentation for annual tax return filings.
  • Provides support and participates in the gathering of information for internal and external audits.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI productivity tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.  Comfort working alongside automated systems and evaluating AI-generated outputs for accuracy.
  • Identifies ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the department.
  • Participates in special projects as assigned by management.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
  • At least two years experience in a similar role.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Must be detail oriented with the ability to interpret a variety of data.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Accounting software.
Compensation DisclosureThe compensation for this role takes into account various factors, including work location, individual skill set, relevant experience, and other business needs. The estimated base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000. Additionally, this position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.Please note that this is the current estimate of the base salary range intended for this role at the time of posting. The base salary range may be adjusted in the future.BenefitsCalamos offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability), as well as retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing), paid time off, paid parental leave, and other wellness benefits.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • At least two years experience in a similar role
  • CPA
  • Detail oriented with ability to interpret data
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Accounting software
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The Company
HQ: Naperville, Illinois
455 Employees
Year Founded: 1977

What We Do

Calamos is a diversified, global asset and wealth management firm offering a wide range of innovative investment strategies. As one of the top liquid alternative asset managers in the world, Calamos maintains dedicated investment teams across all asset classes, with global research capabilities and access to specialized private and public markets. Calamos offers investment strategies and personal wealth management solutions through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area (with offices in both Naperville and Fulton Market in Chicago), the firm also maintains offices in New York, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Portland, and the Miami area.

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