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200 results for Entry Level Accountant in Naperville, IL

Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 35.00 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to key financial operations, including reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting and expertise in NetSuite to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accurate tracking of financial transactions.<br>• Manage account reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial data.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries in compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Oversee month-end close processes to deliver timely financial reports.<br>• Maintain and update the general ledger to reflect accurate financial records.<br>• Utilize NetSuite to streamline accounting operations and reporting.<br>• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial statements and accounts.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to support audits and compliance requirements.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance accounting efficiency.
  • 2025-08-27T12:59:05Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.63 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves supporting a nonprofit organization with key financial processes, including year-end auditing and reconciliation tasks. If you have a strong background in accounting and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity may be a great fit for you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end closing activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring precision and compliance.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while verifying their accuracy.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Handle bank reconciliations to ensure proper alignment of accounts.<br>• Assist in preparing documentation and reports for year-end audits.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline reconciliation processes.<br>• Analyze financial data and provide insights for improved decision-making.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and organizational policies.<br>• Support additional accounting tasks as required to meet project goals.
  • 2025-09-02T19:04:21Z
Staff Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Performs monthly and quarterly financial close activities including preparation of month-end journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.</li><li>Examines trial balances and transactional level detail to identify and resolve issues and develop a more in depth understanding of the business as necessary.</li><li>Analyzes balance sheet and income statement account fluctuations over multiple periods to identify trends and better assist segment teams with management of the business.</li><li>Assists with implementation of any new accounting pronouncements and provides feedback to commercial teams as to how these pronouncements will impact their business.</li><li>Identify and help to eliminate non-value-added activities within the team.</li><li>Establishes new controls and procedures as needed to enhance accounting control environment.</li><li>Ensures that financial reporting requirements to meet Duracell internal reporting deadlines are met. </li><li>Ensures compliance with Duracell’s Standard Practice Instructions, Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, and FCPA. </li><li>Assist on Corporate FP& A; Budget, Fcst, Outlook process.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-07T13:48:42Z
Senior Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 128000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Newark Delaware client is looking to staff a Senior Accountant with strong SEC experience. This Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts, preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS, reconcile accounts, ensure SOX compliance, assisting with budget analysis, overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, supervising junior accounts and providing guidance on accounting principles, and support management with financial decision-making by providing data insights. The successful candidate for this role will have sharp analytical skills, excellent time management abilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Overseeing the monthly financial statement close process for assigned business units or functional areas, ensuring the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.</p><p>• Assisting in the preparation, review, and analysis of account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions.</p><p>• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting packages, including comparative analysis of current and prior period actual results for internal and external reporting.</p><p>• Collaborating with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group, and Business Units to accomplish goals.</p><p>• Participating in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP, as needed.</p><p>• Working closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>• Proactively addressing any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</p><p>• Participating in planning processes at project and departmental level.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
Project Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are offering an exciting opportunity in CHICAGO, Illinois, for a Project Accountant to join our team. This role is vital within our organization, focused on maintaining and reconciling accounting records, managing both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), and ensuring the accurate completion of month-end close procedures. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of AP and AR</p><p>• Conducting regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity</p><p>• Ensuring all general ledger entries are accurate and up-to-date</p><p>• Completing month-end close procedures in an organized and timely manner</p><p>• Leveraging accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP to streamline processes</p><p>• Regularly reviewing and updating customer credit records</p><p>• Addressing and resolving customer inquiries and concerns related to their accounts</p><p>• Monitoring customer accounts and initiating appropriate actions when necessary</p><p>• Managing and maintaining accurate customer records</p><p>• Processing customer credit applications efficiently and accurately.</p>
  • 2025-08-18T20:38:58Z
Staff Accountant
  • Niles, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p>We have a strong rotational program that allows for accelerated development at all levels in our team. <strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in day-to-day accounting operations, providing comprehensive support in general ledger and cost accounting functions to the Controller and key executives</li><li>As a Staff Accountant, you will handle a variety of tasks including fixed assets, inventory, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition, leases, tax, and cost accounting functions such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial reviews</li><li>You will journal entries, prepare account analyses on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, and communicate findings to key stakeholders</li><li>This role will prepare and send business reports to internal users, including management and executives, to support the development of annual business plans and forecasts</li><li>Additionally, you will assist in identifying and implementing process improvements, and research reconciling items and their resolutions</li><li>Other duties as assigned<strong> </strong></li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-07T14:04:09Z
Staff Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.)</p><p><br></p><p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Position Summary:</u></strong></p><p>The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for general ledger accounting for various reporting entities; including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and account reconciliations, reconciling cash, and assisting with monthly financial statement analysis. The Staff Accountant will also have treasury management responsibilities including processing wires and managing bank accounts, and will assist with special projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Review and upload property level financial statements and reporting packages provided by third-party property managers in connection with the month and quarter-end close.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for monthly general ledger close. Assist with preparation of financial statement consolidations and compilation of GAAP and tax basis financial statements for various reporting entities.</p><p>• Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.</p><p>• Assist with year-end audit and tax preparation, respond to external auditor and tax preparer requests and organize work paper documentation in connection with the year-end audit process.</p><p>• Assist with processing monthly capital calls and distributions, including preparation of wires, investor notices and underlying accounting entries.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation and timely submission of debt compliance materials to lenders.</p><p>• Support the company's Asset Management team with preparation of property-level financial analysis.</p><p>• Assist with special projects assigned by management.</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-08-07T13:48:42Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $100,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.)</p><p><br></p><p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the CPA industry. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Sr. Accountant will join our team and play a key role in our operations. This role focuses on a range of accounting duties, from maintaining accurate customer records to processing applications and monitoring accounts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Undertake account and balance sheet reconciliations</p><p>• Process bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger periodically</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries as per business requirements</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis</p><p>• Handle the month-end close process efficiently</p><p>• Utilize NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various accounting tasks.</p>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
Staff Accountant- (hybrid)
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Fortune 500 company (hybrid opportunity 2 to 3 days in office ) Accountant role in Oakbrook area </p><p>This Staff Accountant role will have close the books responsibilities including journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet/income statement fluctuations, and financial statement reporting. This role will also assist with managing oversight of close the books for the operating unit overall. This person will work with several departments across finance and accounting to monitor critical close deadlines and ensure key financial controls are operating effectively. In addition, this role will be involved in ad hoc projects, annual studies, and regulatory filings/data requests. <strong> </strong></p><p>75000 to 95,000 plus bonus excellent benefits including PTO, Tuition reimbursement and medical, dental, vision</p><p>To apply for this role email your resume to [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.</p><p>• Participate in the monthly financial statement close process, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.</p><p>• Analyze and review financial statements and variances, liaising with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.</p><p>• Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies or designated functions, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>• Prepare monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results.</p><p>• Assist in the accounting, analysis, and budgeting of various accounts.</p><p>• Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units to accomplish goals.</p><p>• Lead special projects and implement changes</p><p>• Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>• Resolve issues and enhance and improve processes, working with various parties within the Controller's Group as well as other areas of the company.</p>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
Staff Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Staff Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)          The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)          They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)          There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)          The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)          And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary </strong> </p><p><em> </em>The Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily accounting operations, including the analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, review of financial statements, and various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. The Staff Accountant has the opportunity to assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As a member of a team that is extremely focused on process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. This role works collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.</li><li>Reconciles general ledger account balances on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.</li><li>Assists with the year-end financial statement audit and other audits, as required.</li><li>Assists with accounting operations for international entities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Brazil.</li><li>Assist with daily treasury activities.</li><li>Works collaboratively with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. Also has exposure to professionals outside of the Accounting department, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-08-08T13:18:42Z
Accountant - Tax
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Tax Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves managing accounting and tax compliance needs for individuals, foundations, and partnerships, ensuring accurate reporting and financial planning. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and bring expertise in general ledger maintenance, tax preparation, and financial analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and update general ledgers by recording daily transactions and preparing relevant accounting entries.<br>• Prepare electronic work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations, and partnerships, analyzing and resolving tax-related matters.<br>• Conduct financial analyses such as tax projections, cash flow assessments, liquidity planning, and budget preparation.<br>• Create and manage periodic reports, including personal financial statements, private foundation financial summaries, and documentation of property expenses.<br>• Compile and maintain records of valuable articles and insurance policies to assist with broader financial management.<br>• Collaborate with other service providers to ensure seamless integration of accounting and tax services.<br>• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations, staying updated on changes that may impact reporting.<br>• Assist in treasury and financial management activities as needed, contributing to overall operational efficiency.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.<br>• Support audits and reviews by preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
  • 2025-08-06T15:05:10Z
Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 25.25 - 29.24 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who excels in managing financial records, supporting audits, and ensuring accurate reporting. You will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the organization while adhering to industry standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the audit process by preparing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance.<br>• Generate invoices for customer billing using NetSuite.<br>• Record journal entries related to cash transactions and payroll activities.<br>• Assist in preparing and submitting tax and payroll filings.<br>• Monitor and analyze income and expense reports for accuracy.<br>• Maintain organized and secure electronic financial records.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure proper transaction tracking.<br>• Participate in month-end closing activities to finalize financial statements.<br>• Collaborate with management to carry out additional accounting tasks as required.
  • 2025-09-08T19:48:52Z
Staff Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting the organization’s goals. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting practices and a strong background in the design and construction industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary: up to $95k</p><p>Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established guidelines.</p><p>• Manage project accounting processes, including cost tracking and revenue recognition.</p><p>• Utilize Deltek Vantagepoint software to streamline accounting operations and reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across the organization to provide financial insights and support decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation.</p><p>• Conduct regular audits and reviews to maintain the integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to address financial inquiries and provide solutions.</p><p>• Monitor budgets and forecasts to identify trends and recommend adjustments.</p><p>• Assist in preparing tax filings and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.</p><p>• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting processes and systems.</p>
  • 2025-09-04T13:24:24Z
Senior accountant
  • Oakbrook, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Oakbrook, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone with strong expertise in general ledger management and financial analysis. The role involves overseeing critical accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and contributing to the month-end close process.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and perform month-end close procedures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, analyzing and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Conduct account reconciliations and review financial data for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Handle bank reconciliations, identifying and addressing any variances.<br>• Analyze financial data to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline and enhance accounting processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.<br>• Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
  • 2025-09-05T18:13:44Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Plainfield, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Spring will be here before you know it! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather when it gets here? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers. </li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-07T14:13:56Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Suite 2700, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are inviting applications for the role of a Sr. Accountant at our Illinois location. In this crucial role, you will be a primary contact for our fund board members, handle client inquiries, and manage revenue and expense projections. You will also be responsible for preparing financial statements, collaborating with external auditors, and conducting analyses for senior management review. This role plays a pivotal part in our operations within the finance industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Engage with third-party administrators and external auditors for the preparation and issuance of the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings.</p><p>• Liaise with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance on all fund-related matters.</p><p>• Oversee client inquiries and manage overall fund operating procedures.</p><p>• Conduct analyses related to product development and new initiatives for review by senior management.</p><p>• Support portfolio management teams with ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor-related queries.</p><p>• Collaborate effectively with all members of the fund administration team to ensure consistent reporting and processes.</p><p>• Leverage portfolio accounting systems to manage the monthly performance reporting process.</p><p>• Consistently review the functions’ processes to enhance efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Work with third-party tax preparers to create investor tax deliverables and respond to investor-driven questions.</p><p>• Contribute to projects related to all funds in scope, including private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds, and Luxembourg funds.</p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:24:22Z
Sr. AR Accountant
  • Plainfield, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. <strong>This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team</strong>. This position will have a close working relationship with the accounting, payroll, and finance team members as well as leadership throughout the organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers.</li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
Senior Accountant
  • Alsip, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • Robert Half is looking for a Senior Accountant for a client in the south suburbs. The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller/CFO. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for: <br>• General Ledger responsibilities<br> o Account analyses and reconciliations<br> o Journal entry preparation and posting<br>• Monthly/quarterly close duties and reports<br>• Other periodic and ad hoc reports and analyses<br>• Coordination with team members (AP/PO, AR/CR, PR, Inv/Mfg, SO)<br>• Payroll tax compliance (Federal and Multi States; return preparation and filing)<br>• VAT compliance (coordination, reports and document assembly for European accountants)<br>• Inventory analysis; limited maintenance and data entry<br>• Year-end audit assistance<br>• Assist and work closely with the Controller/CFO, including special projects<br><br>Successful Senior Accountant will have: <br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance<br>• General accounting competence<br>• Relevant accounting experience<br> o Mid-size manufacturing a plus<br> o Foreign operations, import/export experience a plus<br> o Mid-size ERP system (e.g., Sage, Dynamics, etc.) a plus<br>• Highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data<br>• Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables and V Lookups a plus)<br>• Good communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills<br>• Attention to detail<br>• Excellent work habits, including a willingness to work extra hours when necessary to meet deadlines<br><br>This is an on-site role and offers a salary range of $80,000-100,000 and comes with a full benefits package including: <br>• 401(k) w/ER Match<br>• Health Insurance<br>• Dental Insurance<br>• Vision Insurance<br>• Life Insurance<br>• Disability Insurance<br>• PTO (120 hours-prorated year one)<br><br>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.
  • 2025-08-19T17:08:46Z
Financial Analyst/Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.</p><ul><li>Complete various reports for accounting; itemize transactions on various reports into spreadsheets.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis on retail performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Analyze sales, margins, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability</li><li>Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with retail goals.</li><li>Monitor retail department budgets to ensure adherence and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP</li><li>Reconcile accounts related to retail operations, including inventory and accounts payable.</li><li>Track and analyze key retail metrics such as inventory turnover, foot traffic, and basket size.</li><li>Utilize retail POS systems to extract and analyze data.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Enhance retail reporting systems to improve data visibility for stakeholders</li><li>Accounts Receivable:</li><li>  - Process and reconcile all customer invoices and payments.</li><li>  - Research and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate customer account records.</li><li>  - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports.</li><li>  - Assist in the collection of outstanding debts.</li><li>Accounts Payable:</li><li>  - Process and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate vendor records.</li><li>  - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts payable reports.</li><li>  - Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.</li><li>  - Assist with vendor relations.</li><li>Sales Tax:</li><li>  - Prepare and file monthly/quarterly sales tax returns accurately and on time.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate sales tax records and reconciliations.</li><li>  - Research and stay updated on sales tax laws and regulations.</li><li>  - Assist with audits and tax examinations.</li><li>Developing spreadsheet.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:24:22Z
Tax & Accounting Senior Manager - Public
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 160000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a Tax and Accounting Senior Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves overseeing accounting and tax functions, including managing a team of accounting professionals, handling financial transactions, and preparing financial accounting data for multiple entities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, variance analysis, and key financial metrics for multiple entities.</p><p>• Review and ensure accuracy of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and training as needed.</p><p>• Manage the entire lifecycle of accounting for income taxes, including annual, quarterly, and forecasted tax rate computations.</p><p>• Oversee and review other accounting areas such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, Taxes, and Revenue operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and controls.</p><p>• Understand and manage complex partnership tax structures and transactions.</p><p>• Research tax issues and communicate implications of investment decisions to senior management.</p><p>• Coordinate compliance work, including the preparation and timely filing of tax returns for partnerships.</p><p>• Document and manage the process for quarterly estimates and filings.</p>
  • 2025-08-11T17:34:19Z
Sr. Associate - Fund Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$125,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are on the lookout for a meticulous and organized Sr. Associate - Fund Accountant to become a part of our team. Situated in Chicago, Illinois, this role involves the processing of customer credit applications, the maintenance of precise customer credit records, and the resolution of customer inquiries. Furthermore, the job requires the monitoring of customer accounts and the execution of appropriate actions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Efficiently process credit applications from customers</p><p>• Oversee and reconcile account transactions</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy of customer credit records</p><p>• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations</p><p>• Manage journal entries in the general ledger</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for various accounting tasks</p><p>• Handle the month-end close procedures</p><p>• Operate accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP</p><p>• Resolve inquiries from customers</p><p>• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate actions when necessary</p>
  • 2025-09-05T15:24:13Z
Sr. Tax Accountant
  • Itasca, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 45.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
  • A client of Robert Half is looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to prepare complex federal and state individual income tax returns and quarterly tax projections for high net worth individuals. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate with our partners and third parties to obtain and analyze sensitive tax information. Familiarity with financial products (stocks, bonds, etc.) and their tax treatment would be a significant advantage for this position. Experience in the preparation of partnership and S corporation income tax returns is also required.
  • 2025-09-04T22:44:56Z
Real Estate Senior Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000.00 - 116000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is $115,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this Real Estate Senior Accountant hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? Chicago summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your warm weather season. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p>  </p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>Responsible for the day-to-day accounting function for the company’s properties which are under construction, including:</p><p>Prepare journal entries and monthly cash account reconciliations. </p><p>o Reconcile construction draws to the general ledger. </p><p>o Compile financial statements for various reporting entities in connection with month and quarter-end close and year-end tax workpaper process.</p><p>Assist with preparation and processing of construction draws.</p><p>Track and coordinate post-construction close-out funding from lenders for operating expenses and tenant improvements.</p><p>Review monthly financial statements and reporting packages provided by third-party property managers for the company’s Industrial’s operating properties in connection with the month and quarter-end close to ensure compliance with reporting standards and relevant accounting principles.</p><p>Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports. </p><p>•      Provide follow-up and documentation of significant variances and utilize results to update and maintain monthly and quarterly investment summaries and performance tracking schedules.</p><p>Review and approve monthly property-level distribution calculations provided by third-party property managers. Evaluate cash sources and uses and make recommendations regarding investment level cash management strategy for the industrial portfolio.</p><p>Prepare capital call and distribution notices which adhere to applicable operating agreement requirements related to timing, waterfall provisions, etc.</p><p>Evaluate and record accounting entries for significant transactions, including property acquisitions and dispositions, loan refinancings, and purchase price/placed-in-service allocations.  </p><p>Provide transactional support, including participation in weekly closing checklist calls, follow-up on due diligence related deliverables and review of settlement statements.</p><p>Prepare quarterly asset management fee calculations and invoices.</p><p>Participate in the property-level annual budgeting process.</p><p>Prepare debt compliance materials and facilitate timely submission to lenders. </p><p><br></p><p> </p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:44:05Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job description</u></strong></p><ul><li>Accounts payable set up purchase orders, enter invoices, obtain approvals from project managers, follow up on problem invoices/vendor credits. Collate invoice with checks. Maintain subcontractors certificates of insurance</li><li>Enter weekly payroll in Sage & ADP, distribute reports to project managers for approval. Track time off, apprentice union raises</li><li>Assist with tracking cash flow and change order collection</li><li>Log, track all orders, deliveries, invoices and payments</li><li>Process sale and use/lease tax</li><li>Prepare budget entry in the online system</li><li>Service dispatch, billing, and collections. Provide customers with certificates of insurance</li><li>Order office supplies and equipmentMedical/Dental, 401k & time off</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-28T16:14:13Z
Accounting Manager
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Fortune 500 company seeking Accounting Manager ( Hybrid 2 days in office per month ) OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois.</p><p>To apply for this role, email your resume to [email protected] plus bonus and excellent benefit package. </p><p><b> </b> up to 145k plus 20 percent bonus<strong> </strong>with excellent larger company benefits including strong vacation, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement with opportunity to grow</p><p><br></p><p><b> </b>Manager role oversees and manages 4 direct reports to close the books to ensure revenue is property stated and is responsible for 2 of our largest key accounting estimates (unbilled revenues and bad debt reserves) as well as accounting for the acquisition.  Manager will oversee the writing of memos, will approve journal entries and account reconciliations and will ensure that key financial controls are operating effectively. This person will work closely with our business partners in finance, billing, IT and credit/collections departments. This role also gets involved in ad hoc projects, including billing system validation and preparing for new general ledger system in 2026. </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepares, reviews or approves account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required. </li><li>Prepares the monthly reporting packages for corporate entities including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for corporation- for use in Board and Senior Management reporting and external reporting. </li><li>Supports the implementation of changes in GAAP </li><li>Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts. </li><li>Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues </li><li>Cooperates in special projects and special requests </li><li>Interacts with internal and external auditors, and cross functionally </li></ul>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
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