We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.

Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration.

Our employees work in our Chicago office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. Our office is located at 110 N Wacker Drive, just blocks from Union Station & Ogilvie Transportation Center.

The accounting team has been instrumental in building new reporting, process improvement, launching new initiatives and supporting our increasing employee base. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in the financial close process and will be responsible for preparing accounting journals, reviewing and entering client invoices, preparing allocation files, and performing month-end balance sheet account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, poised, and able to communicate with junior and senior executives both inside as well as outside the firm. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the accounting department through direct coordination with other Staff Accountants, the Accounting Manager, and the Controller
Prepare journals (prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, revenue recognition, etc.) and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end and quarter-end close processes
Assist the A/R Coordinator with preparation of client and intercompany invoices when needed
Assist with the accounts payable process by preparing and importing allocation files into our accounting system, NetSuite
Reconcile daily bank activity and perform broader bank reconciliations during month-end close
Assist with the year-end audit and budgeting processes
Document relevant US processes and procedures and update current documentation, as needed
Assist with special projects and provide support to other positions in the department, as needed

Qualifications:

B.A. or B.S. in accounting
2-3 years of relevant accounting experience
CPA or desire to pursue CPA is a plus
NetSuite general ledger experience is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft office applications with solid experience in Excel (pivot tables, formulas such as XLOOKUP and SUMIF)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A self-starter able to work independently and meet deadlines

Additional Information:

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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