Staff Accountant

About Us: Headquartered in Chicago, Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is an investment bank that combines Wall Street scale with the agility of an independent, employee-owned firm. We help financial institutions uncover overlooked opportunities, navigate complexity, and make decisions grounded in insight—not impulse. Our work is focused on long-term impact and relationships built on what matters most: trust and enduring performance.

About the Position:

Performance Trust is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our internal finance and accounting team. We are targeting candidates with demonstrated knowledge of accounting fundamentals, strong problem solving and analytical skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to work on a variety of projects relating to finance and operations in addition to monthly close responsibilities. This role is based in Chicago follows a hybrid work schedule (Tuesday-Thursday in office).

Specifically, this individual will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure proper internal accounting procedures and processes are executed in a timely manner to support the creation of financial and business line managerial reports.
• Assist in the preparation of journal entries by compiling, analyzing, and substantiating financial transactions
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations monthly within the close timeline
• Research, track, and resolve accounting problems
• Assist in month end, quarter end and annual close processes and reporting
• Prepare PBC’s for annual audit
• Act as support/back up for accounts receivable/payable functions
• Respond to financial queries from FP&A and other departments

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• Minimum 1-3 years of bond or fixed-income accounting experience, or related
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
• Financial services experience preferred, not required
• Progress towards CPA highly encouraged, not required
• Strong IT skills – GL ERP (Oracle preferred), intermediate Excel, etc.
• Ability to perform detailed-oriented work, manage multiple competing priorities, problem solve, think critically and work independently
• Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Featured Benefits

Health Coverage

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (administered through a national carrier such as Blue Cross Blue Shields )
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent Care) (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Time Off & Work-Life Benefits

• Vacation/Personal Days + Holidays
• Financial & Income Protection Benefits
• PT Retirement
• Mission-Driven Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance + Long-Term Disability Insurance

Wellness & Everyday Support

• Discounted Fitness Memberships (Free membership for Chicago office)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits – Transit & Parking
• Mental Health support through company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition programs (PT Rewards and Annual Awards) 

Compensation: The base salary range for this position is $65,000-85,000.This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however, may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand. This position is also eligible for a bonus component that would be dependent on pre-defined performance factors. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts. 

For Recruitment Agencies: As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list. Unsolicited agency resumes, emails or other channels of outreach will not be reviewed. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, Performance Trust will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions. Outreach to individual employees outside this process will result in permanent removal from consideration for any future approved vendor relationship.