Staff Accountant
Scientific Search
Lake County, IL · Posted October 24, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 314 open staff accountant listings that state pay, the middle half runs $65,000 to $80,000 and the median is $72,500.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among accountants and auditors, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for accountants and auditors: 35% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
...Zion, IL (Full time onsite, no WFH at this time)\n \n \nTake ownership of the accounting operations that power a growing pharmaceutical organization! My client is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to strengthen financial reporting, streamline processes, and support...