Staff Accountant I

Job overview

The Staff Accountant I is an onsite, full-time position at Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit’s Lincolnshire, IL office. The starting rate is $31.60 per hour, contingent on experience. The firm represents condominium and homeowner associations. The role supports the firm’s accounting operations by processing payments, payables, receivables, refunds, and reconciliations, while also assisting with billing and administrative work across office locations. It helps maintain accurate financial processing and responsive support for firm teams and management.

What you'll do

• Process and manage daily check and electronic payments, including ACH and credit card transactions, with review, batching, and accounting-system entry
• prepare daily check disbursements
• process accounts payable and receivable
• review refund requests and reconcile credit card transactions
• support billing for other office locations
• respond to team and management inquiries
• handle invoice distribution, mail, and related administrative processing
• back up other accounting functions
• perform ad hoc tasks and participate in cross-training and special projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff accountant

accounting

accounts payable

accounts receivable

payment processing

reconciliation

microsoft excel

lincolnshire il

kovitz shifrin nesbit

full-time

$31.60 per hour

monday–friday

35-hour workweek

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, medical expense reimbursement, short- and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D coverage, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital coverage, and a retirement plan for eligible employees.

Why this role

Accounting students are encouraged to apply. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a 35-hour workweek; the position is in-office with no hybrid option.

About the employer

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.