Accountant – Corporate Accounting

About the role

The Finance Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is seeking an Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting and Compliance team. In this hybrid role you will support daily accounting activities, ensure accurate financial reporting, and assist with compliance initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Record monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc journal entries.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, implementing appropriate solutions.
• Perform review functions to ensure compliance with GAAP, Federal Reserve policies, and best practices.
• Support SOX/COSO compliance activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional workgroups and partner departments to ensure accurate transaction processing.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and participate in regular touchpoints.
• Prepare, review, and analyze accounting records and other financial reports.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Familiarity with ERP or other accounting software (a plus).
• Knowledge of Financial Accounting Manual (FAM) guidelines and GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.

Required skills

• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems or comparable accounting software.
• Microsoft Outlook.