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Staff Accountant

Formic · Chicago || Bolingbrook, IL

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Formic's roles stay open a median of 78 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
34% of Formic's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Formic
high
38 stale, 0 reposted of 41 open
Hiring momentum
62 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Formic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Formic.

About this role

As a Staff Accountant at Formic, you will support the month-end close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations, while also assisting with audit readiness and financial reporting activities. You will collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager on inventory management processes and drive initiatives for continuous improvement in accounting operations. The role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate financial documentation and reporting.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Formic as an employer.

What you need

  • 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 comfort working with supporting schedules and account reconciliations
  • Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive work to completion
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills with a strong attention to detail.

Nice to have

  • Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting systems
  • Experience improving close processes, accounting documentation, or audit support workflows
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with evolving systems and processes

What you get

  • Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program
  • Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 99% of employee premiums covered
  • Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA, DCFSA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, all 100% employer-paid
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack used beyond Excel or Google Sheets
  • The role involves significant collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment
  • The position is tied to a growing company, which may bring both opportunities and uncertainties.

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Listed by Formic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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