Staff Accountant

$60,000 - $70,000 yearly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Model: In Office
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 153078
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network is hiring a Staff Accountant to join a well-established, fast-paced financial services firm with a strong broker-dealer platform. This role is an excellent fit for someone who thrives in a high-stakes, regulated environment and brings a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for getting the numbers right. If you have experience navigating broker-dealer operations and understand the nuances of FINRA reporting, this is your next big step.

You'll work closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and seamless ledger management. Immediate availability preferred—we're moving fast!

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

  • Handle day-to-day general ledger tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals

  • Support the monthly and annual close process in compliance with GAAP and FINRA regulations

  • Assist in preparing FOCUS reports, financial statements, and audit support schedules

  • Reconcile brokerage transactions and clearing firm statements

  • Maintain regulatory compliance and internal control standards

  • Collaborate across departments to troubleshoot discrepancies and enhance processes

Staff Accountant Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance

  • 1–3 years of experience within a broker-dealer or financial services environment

  • Familiarity with SEC and FINRA accounting/reporting standards

  • Excel wizardry and proficiency in financial platforms (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.)

  • Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

Ready to grow your accounting career with a top-tier firm? Apply now to get in the mix.

Joey Anderson
Team Lead, Accounting and Finance Recruiting
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.

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