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Staff Accountant

Mem Global · Chicago, IL

📍 Mem Global Hub Office: Chicago, IL💰 $60,000 - $68,000via greenhousePosted 2026-08-06
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Who We Are: Mem Global is where Jewish young adults in their 20s and early 30s come to connect, explore, and create meaningful Jewish experiences with their peers. As the umbrella brand for our global suite of programs, Mem Global supports young adults as they bring Judaism to life through thousands of peer-driven gatherings across 25+ countries each year. We’re all about creating spaces where Jewish young adults can lead, embrace, learn, and build the kind of community that will build a strong and vibrant Jewish future for all of us. Mem Global is looking for a detail-oriented, curious, and motivated  Staff Accountant  to join our finance team. This position will support the finance department by executing day-to-day accounting operations with accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail. Working closely with the Senior Staff Accountant and Controller, this role maintains financial records, prepares routine accounting transactions, supports month-end close activities, and contributes to efficient, well-documented accounting operations while developing technical accounting knowledge and professional skills.    This is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning their accounting career – or looking to transition into accounting – who wants broad, hands-on experience across many areas of accounting while working alongside experienced finance professionals. Rather than focusing on one narrow area, you’ll gain exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, vendor management, financial systems, and process improvement. You’ll work closely with experienced accounting professionals who are committed to mentoring and supporting your professional development. Whether your long-term goal is becoming a Senior Accountant, CPA, Controller, or another finance professional, this role is designed to help you build a strong foundation for your career.      If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, learning new systems, and continuously improving your skills, we’d love to hear from you.   Who You Are and What You'll Do:   You place high value in being part of  a strong team , and want to be part of a dynamic, inspirational organization , while bringing creativity, innovation, and hard work to our team. You're curious and genuinely enjoy learning new things .  You’re comfortable asking questions and learning from feedback. You're naturally organized, dependable , and  take pride in producing  accurate , high-quality work. You're interested in improving processes , rather than simply following them. You enjoy solving problems and figuring out how systems work. You have  d emonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills. You have e xcellent written and verbal communication skills. You have s trong analytical and problem-solving skills . You ’re  able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. You ’re  able to learn new software, accounting systems, and business processes quickly. You have  p roficiency  with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, or the ability to quickly become proficient.    You  operate  with p rofessionalism, discretion, and the ability to  maintain  confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.   You’ve  a  genuine interest in learning accounting and building a career in finance.    In your work, you'll be primarily responsible for: Processing vendor invoices accurately and timely using Bill.com and Sage Intacct. Creating and maintaining  vendor records across multiple accounting and banking systems. Preparing ACH, check, and wire payments for review and approval. Supporting domestic and international payment processes. Coordinating vendor onboarding by communicating with vendors and internal program teams, sending Bill.com invitations, collecting banking information, and  maintaining vendor records. Assisting with  accounts receivable activities, including customer billing, invoices, statements, and related schedules. Supporting month-end close by preparing reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other accounting documentation . Reviewing employee expense reports and corporate card transactions for coding accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance. Maintaining organized accounting records and supporting documentation for audits and internal reporting . Supporting annual 1099 preparation and vendor maintenance. Providing timely , professional, and courteous support to employees, vendors, hosts, residents, and program staff  regarding routine accounting questions, payment-related inquiries, and vendor onboarding. Participating i n  process improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to improve efficiency within assigned responsibilitie s. Performing other accounting, administrative, and operational duties as assigned in support of Finance Department  objectives. You have  a bachelor’s degree ,  ideally in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or another analytical field .  Candidates from other academic backgrounds who  demonstrate  strong analytical ability and a genuine interest in pursuing an accounting career are also encouraged to apply.   Four years of  additional  related professional experience may be substituted for  the   b achelor’s  d egree .        You have at least three years of full-time professional work experience. If you have a different amount of experience, let's talk! You’ve  completed an internship or had  a  previous  experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, banking, operations, payroll, or administrative support .   You have prior experience  using accounting or ERP software such as Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar systems .    You have experience  with Bill.com, Ramp, or other AP automation platforms .   You have experience  working with Excel spreadsheets, including formulas, lookups, or data organization .   Progress towards a CPA or other pro

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