Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate, Corporate Accounting (Private Equity)Chicago, IL - West Loop (hybrid, 3 days in office) | $100,000 to $120,000 base + 10% to 15% bonus

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Our client is one of the largest private equity firms in the world, with a long Chicago history and offices across the US and Europe. They hire sharp people, train them well, and promote from within.
This Accounting Associate joins the corporate accounting team that keeps the firm's own books (the management company, not the funds). You will report to the Corporate Controller and own the close for a group of US and international entities. A separate team handles AP, AR, and expenses, so your focus is financial accounting and you will learn the business fast.
What you'll ownMonth-end and quarter-end close for about five entities, including the UK and AsiaJournal entries, accruals, prepaids, and depreciationIntercompany allocations and invoicingBalance sheet reconciliations and GL reviewMonthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analysisRequests from external auditors and regulatorsInternal controls, policies, and process improvements, including AI toolsSpecial projects with the Controller
What you bringBachelor's degree in accounting from a strong program, with a high GPA2 to 5 years of accounting experience, with hands-on corporate accounting (close and journal entries)Corporate or private-side experience; a smaller company or family office background works wellStrong U.S. GAAP and Excel skillsClear writing and speaking, and a high bar for accuracyWants to learn and grow on the financial accounting side
Nice to haveCPA (or in progress)Asset management, private equity, or xzbcwsv family office experienceMulti-entity or international entity accountingSage Intacct or a similar system
DetailsHybrid: 3 days a week in the West Loop office, more in office early on for training$100,000 to $120,000 base plus a 10% to 15% bonusStrong benefits: fully covered medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) match, and a co-invest programCatered lunch on office days, on-site gym, and team eventsA clear path to Senior Associate and Manager
Interested, or know someone who fits? Message me or call/text Max Kendall at 847-877-9487.