Staff Accountant
MediaNews Group
Illinois · $70k–$90k a year · Posted November 9, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $80,000 a year. Across 295 open staff accountant listings that state pay, the middle half runs $65,000 to $80,000 and the median is $72,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 10% above the median.
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About the job
...Summary: The Staff Accountant analyzes revenue and expense accounts and prepares variance reports while working with the company’s overall operating plans. They are responsible for maintaining finance reporting on all areas of the business and assisting with weekly projections...