Formic
Staff Accountant
$80K–$120K
Chicago +3 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Jul 10, 2026
- Location
- Chicago
Bolingbrook, IL
Bolingbrook / Chicago
Oakland / San Francisco - Experience
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
About the job
Supports Formic’s accounting operations, including month-end close, general ledger work, audit readiness, financial reporting, and inventory process improvement.
What you'll do
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end close and reporting.
- Respond to auditor requests and help establish repeatable processes for the 2026 audit cycle.
- Improve accounting processes and documentation, and partner on inventory management and quarterly counts.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Experience supporting financial audits, audit readiness, or external auditor requests.
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including supporting schedules and account reconciliations.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and complete work with strong attention to detail and organization.
Nice to have
- Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting systems.
- Experience improving close processes, accounting documentation, or audit support workflows.
Pay
$80,000 — $120,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Excel, Google Sheets, NetSuite
AI focus
The company uses AI-powered tools in some interviews to help evaluate candidate responses; final hiring decisions are made by humans.
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