Staff Accountant (R-5638)

Staff Accountant

Midtown is looking for a professionally minded full-time Staff Accountant to add to our world class organization.

This is a hybrid role currently requiring two in office days per week (3611 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL)  

About Midtown

We exist to inspire people to transform their lives. How we achieve this is by offering resort-like environments, creating active communities, and by providing personal attention.

We believe in treating our members and teammates as individuals and making every interaction memorable. We believe that by working together, we increase the opportunities to win together.

We foster an environment where we share success and provide individual growth opportunities. We value kindness and we care about each other.

We encourage open and honest debate among team members. Team commitment, accountability and buy-in are requirements.

The Position

Our Staff Accountants provide accounting support to several remote locations. As an integral part of the team, they have a positive impact on the success of our business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual financial statements through preparation of general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries and monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Review monthly financial statements with management teams, providing variance analysis as needed
• Ensure accounts payable transactions are properly recorded, accurate and complete
• Review expense reports to ensure expenses are accurate, compliant with company policies, adequately documented and properly recorded
• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets including proper capitalization and classification of acquisitions, disposals and transfers
• Work cross functionally to ensure daily revenue journal integrations processed successfully
• Prepare, pay and file various taxes and returns with federal, state and local government agencies for multiple states
• Serve as the liaison between club leadership and finance department
• Prepare audit workpapers and assist with the annual external audit
• Complete special projects as requested

Qualifications:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• One to four years of practical accounting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel required; knowledge of Workday a plus
• Demonstrated ability to determine priorities, manage time to accomplish tasks
• Demonstrate strong analytical abilities while maintaining a broad perspective of the business
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Work effectively in a team environment

Benefits: We provide industry leading benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and professional development.

Please refer to the link here for a copy of benefits and perks offered by Midtown for our full and part time associates. You may also visit: https://careers.midtown.com/about-us/benefits/

Compensation: Paid hourly, $65,000 -$75,000 when annualized. The actual compensation will depend on experience, and/or additional skills you bring to the table.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.