Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Location: Chicago; Hybrid

About us:

Halo Investing is an award-winning technology platform that disrupts how protective investment solutions are used worldwide. Headquartered in Chicago, with employees worldwide, we’re on a mission to change the world by democratizing access to investment solutions that were previously unavailable to most investors. 

Named by Fast Company among the Top 10 Most Innovative FinTech Companies, Halo is the first independent, multi-issuer platform for defined outcome investing. Halo Investing gives financial intermediaries, wealth managers and RIA’s access to structured notes, annuities and other protective investment solutions. 

At Halo, we’ve balanced growth with a strong company culture to create a uniquely motivated, dynamic and proactive team where we value collaboration, communication and passion!

About the role: The Staff Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely reporting of revenues and expenses for the company’s various entities, maintaining accounts payables and receivables, and assisting with accounting close, audits, and other ad-hoc projects as needed. This role will report to the Assistant Controller and have direct exposure to the CFO and executive team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Record cash and reconcile all accounts on a daily basis
• Prepare cash recs at month end
• Process all vendor invoices daily and request payment on a weekly basis
• Resolve any vendor issues or discrepancies
• Maintain all Prepaids to ensure month end amortization is complete and accurate
• Review and maintain accrual schedules for month end
• Prepare and send client invoices and manage outstanding accounts receivable
• Review corporate credit card expenses and employee T&E reimbursements
• Supports month-end and annual close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assists with annual financial audit and regulatory examinations

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with 1-3 years’ experience in corporate or public accounting.
• Excellent computer skills (particularly Excel), and the ability to learn new software quickly
• Experience with financial software and systems, including NetSuite (preferred but not required)
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail

Benefits & Compensation:

This is a great opportunity with a company that values and rewards its employees. Halo offers a competitive package of benefits and compensation that will make your work life both fulfilling and enjoyable.

• Work with a great team in an exciting work environment
• Competitive compensation package: base salary of $60,000-$70,000.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, life & disability, etc.
• Multiple voluntary benefits: identity protection, pet insurance, accident insurance and more!
• Flexible PTO policy
• 401k program to help build wealth for the future
• Paid parental leave to bond with your new addition
• Chicago-based employees have access to a company-paid, on-site gym, happy hours, and ad-hoc outings and activities like sports teams, volunteer events and more! 

Halo Values Diversity and Inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to disability or special need when applying for a role or during our recruitment process, please contact us at: [email protected].