Job Description
Job Title : Staff Accountant
Location : Chicago, IL (North Side – Ravenswood / Bowmanville), Hybrid (3 days in office)
Employment Type : Full-Time
Reports To : Managing Director
About the Role
Voyage Advisory is a management consultancy that helps clients elevate service, drive performance, and power transformation. We're a growing firm with high standards and clearly defined values, which include : leave a mark in a good way, do the right thing even when it hurts, and elbow grease matters.
We’re looking for an A-player—someone eager to do the best work of their career as part of a team that values collaboration, curiosity, grit, and tenacity.
We are currently seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to support our internal operations. The right candidate is energized by precision, proactive about solving problems, and thrives in an environment where there’s always something to improve.
For the first 60 days, this position will be fully onsite. After that, it will transition to a hybrid schedule based in our Ravenswood / Bowmanville office (on the north side of Chicago), with in-office days on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll, Contractor Payments & Reimbursements :
- Administer semi-monthly payroll for employees using Gusto
- Process contractor payments and employee reimbursements via Chase
- Ensure accurate benefit withholdings and timely payment execution
Time and Expense, Invoicing & Project Maintenance :
Review timesheets and expense reports for accuracy and adherence to client and firm policiesConfigure new projects in BigTime with the correct rates and resourcesGenerate complex, project-based invoices using BigTimeMonitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balancesCompliance & Filings :
Prepare and file state and local annual reports, maintain registrations, and monitor renewal calendarsTroubleshoot issues related to tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and business registrationsRespond to and manage insurance audits (e.g., workers’ compensation, liability)Accounting, Bills & Bookkeeping :
Pay vendors and contractors in accordance with contracts and approvalsPerform journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closeTrack and classify expenses, accruals, and prepaidsMaintain the general ledger and chart of accounts in QuickBooks OnlineFinancial Forecasting :
Maintain forward-looking revenue estimates based on the project pipeline and billing schedulesAssist with tracking actual vs. forecasted revenue and cash flow pacingSupport internal insight into margins and planning effortsContract Support :
Use pre-approved templates to prepare and route Statements of Work (SOWs) and contractor agreements via DocuSignEnsure completed documents are properly filed and accessibleQualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field5+ years of experience in accounting, billing, or financial operationsExperience in legal billing, professional services, or project-based invoicing (strongly preferred)Proficient in QuickBooks Online, Gusto, and ExcelFamiliarity with BigTime, Chase, and other cloud-based tools (a plus)Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlinesAble to work independently and solve problems with minimal oversightExperience working with contract templates and agreementsExperience preparing and filing state registrations and insurance compliance paperworkCPA preferred but not requiredWork Schedule
Full-time (40 hours / week)In-office : Mondays, Tuesdays, and ThursdaysRemote : Wednesdays and FridaysAdditional flexibility expected around month-end close and beginning-of-month invoicingCompensation
Competitive salary based on experienceHealth insurancePaid time off401(k) participation