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ABOUT US
At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
About the Position:
The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for preparing account reconciliations, supporting the close functions of the corporate accounting team, real estate lease accounting duties, compliance with GAAP and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of corporate accounts.
Complete lease related accounting tasks in coordination with the vendor payables team and HUB’s real estate team.
Prepare accurate, compliant and timely balance sheet reconciliations as assigned
Collaborate across the organization to identify and correct accounting allocations.
Review P&L activity against budget and prior year for any amounts that may have been miscoded
Create applicable correcting reclass journal entries
Record weekly bank activity into the general ledger and help reconcile transactions to the general ledger
Complete accurate bank reconciliations within the SLAs, ensuring no reconciling items aged over 30 days.
Research and analyze data as requested. Run and distribute month end and ad-hoc reports.
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent
Understanding of GAAP and its application to day-to-day processes
At least 2 years’ experience in accounting field
Good written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate to advanced excel skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results
Flexibility of work hours to support close timelines
Lease accounting experience is a plus
Join Our Team:
Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.
Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.
Department Accounting & Finance
Required Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: No Travel Required
Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
E-Verify Program
We endeavor to make this website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the recruiting team [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
ABOUT US
At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
About the Position:
The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for preparing account reconciliations, supporting the close functions of the corporate accounting team, real estate lease accounting duties, compliance with GAAP and adherence to company policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of corporate accounts.
Complete lease related accounting tasks in coordination with the vendor payables team and HUB’s real estate team.
Prepare accurate, compliant and timely balance sheet reconciliations as assigned
Collaborate across the organization to identify and correct accounting allocations.
Review P&L activity against budget and prior year for any amounts that may have been miscoded
Create applicable correcting reclass journal entries
Record weekly bank activity into the general ledger and help reconcile transactions to the general ledger
Complete accurate bank reconciliations within the SLAs, ensuring no reconciling items aged over 30 days.
Research and analyze data as requested. Run and distribute month end and ad-hoc reports.
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent
Understanding of GAAP and its application to day-to-day processes
At least 2 years’ experience in accounting field
Good written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate to advanced excel skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results
Flexibility of work hours to support close timelines
Lease accounting experience is a plus
Join Our Team:
Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.
Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.
Department Accounting & Finance
Required Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: No Travel Required
Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
E-Verify Program
We endeavor to make this website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the recruiting team [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Corporate Staff Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
