<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Accountant to join the corporate finance organization in Rosemont, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will play a central role in monthly accounting activities, financial analysis, and reporting support for both corporate and global finance teams. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, confidence working with financial systems, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Drive key components of the monthly close cycle by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, reviewing account activity, and supporting timely reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Manage intercompany accounting activities, including billings, balance sheet analysis, investigation of discrepancies, and resolution of outstanding items.</p><p>• Oversee North America payroll accounting tasks such as recording entries, coordinating cash funding activity, reconciling related accounts, analyzing fluctuations, and addressing payroll issues promptly.</p><p>• Prepare and review assigned balance sheet reconciliations each month to ensure account balances are accurate, well-supported, and clearly explained.</p><p>• Use BlackLine to complete close-related activities, including journal entry processing and reconciliation workflows.</p><p>• Perform monthly reporting and analytical review through OneStream to support finance leadership and business decision-making.</p><p>• Assist with the annual external audit by developing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, responding to auditor requests, and resolving follow-up questions.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency by enhancing reporting, automating repetitive work, and strengthening accounting processes and controls.</p><p>• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and contribute to special projects and other accounting priorities as needed.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000 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><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Independently lead workstreams on deals from $10M to $400M EV, serving as the primary driver for assigned areas of financial due diligence</li><li>Directly manage Analysts and Senior Analysts, providing guidance, oversight, and feedback to ensure quality and timely deliverables</li><li>Serve as primary point of contact for specific diligence areas, interacting regularly with clients, management teams, and private equity sponsors</li><li>Engage with clients and PE deal teams to deliver actionable insights, influencing deal terms and strategic decisions</li><li>Contribute to business development and proposal efforts, including drafting scopes of work, pricing, and pitch materials</li><li>Serve as interim finance leadership (e.g., Assistant Controller, FP&A lead) during integrations, standups, and standalone CFO Services engagements</li><li>Gain exposure to tax diligence, purchase accounting, post-close reconciliations, and more</li><li>Assist in executing and leading strategy and operations consulting engagements</li><li>Join a lean team where your voice matters and your development is prioritized</li></ul><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Lead small FDD and other engagements, and be a key contributor on larger, more complex projects</li><li>Review and refine analyses prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity in all work products</li><li>Synthesize financial findings into client-ready deliverables, presenting clear narratives supported by rigorous analysis</li><li>Manage client and target communications, responding promptly to requests and proactively addressing issues</li><li>Assist in scoping and budgeting new engagements, providing input based on prior experience and understanding of client needs</li><li>Collaborate with legal counsel on purchase agreements; provide inputs for earnouts, TSAs, etc.</li><li>Build or review LBO models and valuation bridges to support client negotiations and IC materials</li><li>Lead and execute in post-close activities, including opening balance sheet setup, ASC 805 entries, and reporting processes</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is $85,000 to $86,000 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><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate Treasury data retrieval. Retrieve and process electronic bank statements and coordinate information flow into SAP. Resolve issues related to obtaining electronic banking information. Ensure that inflows and outflows have proper G/L coding.</li><li>Payment processing. Run daily payment programs, process wires that need to be uploaded into bank websites, process Federal/State/Canadian tax payments, process ACH drawdowns, and troubleshoot any payment-related problems.</li><li>Various banking-related activities. Online banking user maintenance, signatory updates, process remote check deposits, handle auditor information requests, and maintain a list of all bank accounts.</li><li>Assist with month-end activities, such as interest accrual reports, letter of credit reporting, and distribution of various reports. Verification of interest payment calculations with third parties.</li><li>International activities. Review and initiate/approve international payments, work with the Cash Manager to place international investments, and assist with intercompany transactions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 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>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><u>About the role</u></strong></p><p>In this role you will be preparing the SEC filings including coordinating and documenting supports to the financials and related footnote to ensure timely filing. Additionally, you will be assisting in the research and documentation of technical accounting and reporting matters, navigate new business initiatives and their corresponding accounting implications. The manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting will be reporting to the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. The ideal candidate is an avid learner and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key duties</u></strong></p><ul><li>Prepare the SEC filings (including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy, and associated XBRL reporting efforts) and ensure compliance with SEC rules and regulations and US GAAP,</li><li>Coordinate, prepare and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for the financials and related disclosures (including Earnings Per Share and Statement of Cash Flow schedules), and assist with earnings releases, and other Investor Relations materials,</li><li>Work directly with external auditors and take responsibility for relevant audit requests</li><li>Monitor U.S. GAAP and SEC developments and lead the adoption of new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements,</li><li>Research accounting literature and prepare technical memorandums, white papers, and internal accounting policy documentation, to support accounting position and treatment of new transactions</li><li>Review new customer agreements under ASC 606 and coordinate with the Revenue team to ensure proper accounting treatment,</li><li>Work with the Controller and Accounting team to develop and maintain efficient processes and communication during the period-end close and audit,</li><li>Assist with the design and implementation of SOX compliant controls with the VP of Finance, the Finance Controller and the Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting and ensure their effectiveness and efficiency overtime.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $175,000-$185,000 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>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Leads the development of all SEC quarterly and annual financial reports. Ensures effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. Ensures the complete, accurate and timely submission of all external financial reporting information to the SEC. Interprets FASB/GAAP and SEC guidance to determine their impact on financial reporting matters. Manages a team of capable, high-performing accounting professionals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Active leader in the company's controllership community, as well as the overall finance community. (15%)</li><li>Manages the development of all SEC, FERC and state quarterly and annual financial reports. (15%)</li><li>Manages the internal financial reporting process and historical analyses of results of operations. (10%)</li><li>Main point of contact with the Business Unit internal reporting teams. (15%)</li><li>Liaison with external auditors, external and internal legal counsel and other external reporting contributors. (15%)</li><li>Interprets new technical guidance (FASB/GAAP, SEC, etc.) and other regulatory pronouncements and determines the impact on the company's financial reporting. (25%)</li><li>Works with Internal Audit and Manager of Accounting to ensure effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. (5%)</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $105,000 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><strong><u>Duties & Accountabilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and prepayment schedules, and contribute to the preparation and analysis of the monthly management financial statements.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations with supporting documentation, investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.</li><li>Prepare the bimonthly borrowing base submission to Renasant Bank, analyzing the underlying data, preparing supporting schedules, and resolving questions on its contents with the Operations team.</li><li>Perform cash reconciliations across all bank accounts and multiple operating software platforms, identifying and investigating variances, determining the appropriate resolution, and escalating significant unresolved items, system outages, or data discrepancies to the Controller.</li><li>Work closely with the Manila team on daily reconciliations, serving as their primary point of contact for queries, reviewing completed reconciliations, and investigating and resolving exceptions in a timely manner.</li><li>Oversee the Manila team’s preparation of monthly reconciliations, providing guidance and supporting information, reviewing their work, and ensuring reconciliations are complete, accurate, and finalized within month-end close deadlines.</li><li>Manage treasury activity, including monitoring bank balances and availability under the credit facility, initiating and tracking wire transfers and fund movements between accounts within established approval limits.</li><li>Manage the Accounts Payable process, including reviewing invoice coding for appropriate GL treatment, obtaining approvals, preparing payment runs, and overseeing vendor master records, ensuring that only valid, properly supported payables are paid promptly.</li><li>Prepare, review, and submit bi-weekly payroll information to the payroll provider, reconcile payroll to the general ledger, and investigate and resolve variances.</li><li>Calculate monthly commissions payable to external brokers and the sales team, interpreting commission agreements for Controller approval.</li><li>Reconcile operational finance information from Cadence and NAS to the accounting system, ensuring it is accurately reflected in the financial statements.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register, including evaluating whether additions meet capitalization criteria, recording disposals, and calculating monthly depreciation.</li><li>Perform assigned SOX controls, retaining evidence of performance and review, and update process and control documentation, recommending improvements where gaps are identified.</li><li>Support third-party risk management by reviewing vendor due diligence documentation for completeness and risk issues and contributing to quarterly, annual, and Bank-requested vendor reviews.</li><li>Contribute to monthly budget and forecast updates by preparing actual-versus-budget analysis and explaining significant variances.</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, and respond directly to requests from internal and external auditors.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000 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>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 Tax Manager. 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>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP&A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $190,000 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><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p>• Will be assigned to a slate of investment entities; responsible for all aspects of such entities’ accounting, tax, legal and financial management and analysis functions. </p><p>• Manage and review the accounting for assigned entities including reviewing journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations. </p><p>• Oversee and manage the tax projection and tax return processes for assigned entities (partnerships and corporations) including identification and resolution of tax issues in consultation with in-house tax experts and review of tax projections, tax workpapers and tax returns. </p><p>• Coordinate and provide transaction support to the family investment organizations, including drafting board packages, reviewing and coordinating execution of transaction documents, and coordinating treasury support upon closing. </p><p>• Interpret governing documents (e.g. operating agreements and by-laws) and apply the provisions of the governing documents to the management and accounting for an entity. </p><p>• Coordinate with external advisors in the execution of responsibilities associated with management of assigned entities. </p><p>• Provide day-to-day business and accounting management to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc. </p><p>• Mentor, train and manage staff accountants to meet deadlines and prioritize projects/workload. </p><p>• Identify, develop and oversee the execution of improvements to internal processes. </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys with litigation-related administrative and document management work in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can balance deadlines, court requirements, and attorney support needs with professionalism. The role involves close coordination with legal teams, clients, courts, and other external contacts while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and strong organizational control. <br> Responsibilities: • Manage attorney schedules by organizing meetings, tracking deadlines, and maintaining court-related calendar entries with accuracy. • Prepare, revise, and finalize legal pleadings, correspondence, filings, and other case documents in accordance with applicable court rules and judicial procedures. • Support hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and productions by assembling exhibits, scanning materials, and applying Bates numbering as needed. • Oversee litigation files by keeping electronic records current, docketing court activity, and maintaining complete case documentation. • Coordinate the preparation and timely delivery of audit letter responses in partnership with attorneys and accounting personnel. • Review billing materials for accuracy, assist with invoice follow-up, and communicate with insurance carriers regarding questions or payment issues. • Process administrative items such as expense submissions, payment requests, and new client or matter intake documentation. • Provide broader office support when needed, including assisting operational teams such as reception or shared service functions. <br> The pay range for this position is 25 to 32. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. <br> Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $105,000-$115,000 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>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Take a lead role in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Review and record admittance of new investors</li><li>Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as tax requirements</li><li>Coordinate with cash management group to execute cash transactions (investor subscriptions, investor distributions, invoice payment, quarterly fees)</li><li>Review property management financial statements</li><li>Quarterly financial analysis, including review of investment accounting information</li><li>Calculate, analyze and report performance returns</li><li>Assist in closing the books and records for JLLIPT and the preparation of SEC filings</li><li>Respond to client inquiries</li><li>Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process, including effective usage of technology, as well as improve client services</li><li>Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions</li><li>Take the lead on special projects as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this Corporate Tax Manager position is $130,000-$135,000 base, plus bonus land it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this Corporate Tax Manager hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><p>· Manage the preparation and review of foreign, federal, state, and local tax returns, estimates, and extensions</p><p>· Review and prepare the quarterly and annual tax provision, closing, and reporting processes, including provision calculations, and effective tax rate analysis</p><p>· Assists in documenting and maintaining transfer pricing and cross-border transaction models in accordance with the Company’s policies and coordinates with external advisors.</p><p>· Analyzes tax exposures, including determining appropriate tax reserves</p><p>· Conducts tax research and assists with implementing new accounting pronouncements with tax accounting implications.</p><p>· Acts as an internal resource for various operating functions, determining tax requirements and strategies to ensure compliance with all tax laws.</p><p>· Addresses inquiries, notices, and tax audits conducted by various governmental agencies.</p><p>· Projects and monitors sources and uses of cash taxes, including estimated tax payments.</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a manufacturing organization in Chicago, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who is prepared to step into leadership, oversee a small team, and serve as a reliable resource for day-to-day accounting guidance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to support accurate, timely financial operations while helping develop the work of others.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and support a team of four accounting team members, offering direction, feedback, and coaching to strengthen daily performance.<br>• Oversee month-end close activities to ensure deadlines are met and financial records are completed accurately.<br>• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting work prepared by staff to maintain quality and consistency.<br>• Manage general ledger activity and resolve discrepancies by investigating issues and recommending corrective action.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to support audit preparation and provide documentation required for financial statement reviews.<br>• Monitor account balances and perform detailed reconciliation oversight to confirm the integrity of financial data.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and implement practical process enhancements when needed.
<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>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 Senior Project 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>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Will support project teams with timely, accurate and meaningful financial information. This individual will be responsible for preparation of monthly payment requests, coordination of all subcontractors change orders, payments, contracts and waivers/affidavits. Review project budget and cost for accuracy, analyze budget variances and potential fee changes and assist in positive cash flow while meeting accounting standards and best practices.</p><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-110,000 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><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p>The Senior Accountant is responsible for a multitude of accounting-related functions, including accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and other reporting and general ledger responsibilities. The role will predominantly support the accounting team operations but may also participate in activities related to the numerous entities, trusts, individuals and foundations that make up the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Essential Duties and Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><p>o Prepare, review and/or enter journal entries throughout a variety of ledgers comprising a complex organizational structure.</p><p>o Prepare supporting schedules for earnings, expenses, accruals, etc.</p><p>o Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidating financial statements for different combinations of entities, including investment entities.</p><p>o Perform variance analysis, provide variance support, and deliver timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts.</p><p>o Prepare various monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data</p><p>o Prepare regular ad hoc reportsfor management or others.</p><p>o Monitor procedures and report on internal controlsto ensure compliance with Company policies</p><p>o Maintain process and procedure documentation to support teamwide documentation efforts</p><p>o Ensure that Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles are being adhered to for all financial reporting periods.</p><p>o Monitor procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with Company policies and make recommendations for improvements.</p><p>o Support management and other internal team members on special projects and requests for specific information as needed</p><p>o Communicate effectively with all members of the team, including management, peers within accounting function, staff members from other parts of the organization, and outside vendors</p><p>o Support internal and external audit efforts and provide backup documentation as needed</p><p>o Respond to requests for information from lenders, owners and investors.</p><p>o Manage invoice and expense reimbursement approval process in accounts payable system (Concur & Sage)</p><p>o Be the main point of contact (internal and external) for questions regarding vendor payments and expense reimbursement reporting</p><p>o Reconcile vendor statements to our accounts payable records</p><p>o Maintain and enforce expense reimbursement policy</p><p>o Manage vendors including onboarding, reconciliation to statements and vendor ad spend analytics o Create and run Concur or other accounts payable/accounts receivable reports</p><p>o Review daily cash entries and feeds for accurate posting, validating support and resolving any exceptions</p><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75000 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><br></p><p><strong>About The Role</strong></p><p>As a Staff Accountant you will be an essential member of the accounting and finance team. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Provide oversight to the accounting and finance operations to ensure that processes are in place to support the day to day running of the business</p><p>• Performs the monthly quarterly and yearly close of the financial statements using NetSuite. This includes making the relevant accounting adjustments and analysis for the close.</p><p>• Manage the banking system in-terms of making the relevant invoice payments and control over the daily movements of the cash operations</p><p>• Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations</p><p>• Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment</p><p>• Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution.</p><p>• Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards.</p><p>• Review the work and supervise the staff accountants to ensure that the accounting team is able produce accurate financial statements and relevant analysis on a timely basis.</p><p>• Assist in the audit process including, coordinating with the external auditors in-terms of queries arising during the audit process, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork.</p>
<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>
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support a busy law office in Illinois. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is comfortable using technology, communicates effectively, and stays composed in a fast-paced setting. The role offers exposure to a broad range of legal administrative work while contributing to an organized and client-focused office environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily administrative support activities, including preparing correspondence, responding to messages, copying and transmitting documents, and welcoming visitors in a courteous manner.<br>• Organize incoming and outgoing mail and ensure office communications are routed accurately and efficiently.<br>• Coordinate client meetings and maintain appointment schedules to support smooth day-to-day operations.<br>• Monitor key dates and maintain a central calendar to help the team stay on track with deadlines and commitments.<br>• Enter and update information in office systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Assist with general operational needs, including monitoring inventory levels and arranging office supply orders when needed.<br>• Work across Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other software platforms, adapting quickly to new tools and processes.<br>• Provide additional administrative and legal support tasks as priorities shift within the office.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000 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>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies.</p><p><br></p><p>The focus of this position will be on the delivery of financial services to a set of individual clients through accounting, operational activities, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage the personal accounting for a variety of the company’s clients, both individuals and trusts. This includes preparing journal entries and finalizing personal financial statements on a monthly basis. This also includes completing a quarterly reporting package with detailed financial analyses, for example, budget vs. actual spending summaries.</li><li>Within twelve months, recommend a new personal financial report, analysis, or graphic to be included with the quarterly reporting package for the individual or trust clients which you manage.</li><li>Manage the annual financial reporting, administration of grants, and recording of documentation for a private foundation. This includes preparation of federal and state tax filings and calculation of the required minimum charitable distributions.</li><li>Within six months, assume responsibility for the company’s cash management activities. This includes initiating weekly cash transfers on behalf of our business entities and individual clients, reviewing individual investor accounts for liquidity limitations, and coordinating monthly income distributions to individual clients.</li><li>Gather and organize all annual tax information necessary for the preparation of income tax filings for our clients.</li><li>Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments for individuals and trusts.</li><li>Prepare annual extension estimates of taxable income from underlying investments.</li><li>Participate in recurring calls with external service providers (public accounting firms).</li><li>Manage the tax compliance calendar and track the ongoing progress of annual tax returns for all entities.</li><li>Prepare tax returns to be reviewed and signed by the CFO (Individual x1, Trust x1, and a Private Foundation x1). Review tax returns prepared by external service providers (Corporations x2, Partnership x8, Individuals x4, and Trusts x27).</li><li>Work closely with CFO and President in any tax planning/modeling on behalf of our clients (e.g., estate planning, charitable tax planning, etc.)</li><li>Coordinate real estate tax payments, required annual state filings for LLCs, and draft responses to federal and state income tax notices, as needed.</li><li>Within six months, manage the annual calculation of after-tax investment returns for each of our underlying partnership investments (excluding private equity).</li><li>Complete a variety of ad hoc projects working directly with the company’s President, CFO, Client Service Manager, or other team members on an as needed basis. This might include projects related to Corporate and Partnership Accounting, Private Equity & Compliance, Payroll, Administration, Debt and Liquidity Planning, or other analyses requested by the company’s clients.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>· Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances.</p><p>· Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.</p><p>· Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility.</p><p>· Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>· Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP&A.</p><p>· Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller’s Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals.</p><p>· Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>POSITION SCOPE </strong></p><p>· Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</p><p>· Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</p><p>· Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</p><p>· Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>· Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources.</p><p>· Work with various parties, both within the Controller’s Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.</p><p>· Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $72,000 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>Job Description:</strong> </p><p> </p><p>The A/R Specialist will manage the timely and accurate collection of customer receivables for the Organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection, processing, and reconciliation of outstanding receivables. position supports the Company’s objectives through building relationships with customers, working cross-functionally with departments and monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor the accurate and timely generation of customer invoices, ensuring compliance with established billing policies and procedures.</li><li>Review and verify the accuracy of invoices and other billing documents.</li><li>Maintain consistent communication with contact(s) at customer to ensure prompt payment and resolve any outstanding payment issues.</li><li>Reconciliation of assigned customer accounts to identify and address discrepancies or variances.</li><li>Investigate and resolve customer inquiries related to billing discrepancies or account issues.</li><li>Prepare and maintain accounts receivable reporting, including aging analysis and collection forecasts.</li><li>Monitor and track customer payment trends, identifying potential risks and opportunities for process improvement.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities as needed, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.</li><li>Stay up to date with industry best practices and regulations related to accounts receivable and billing.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000 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>Work from home options, generous vacation days every year, top tier benefits, competitive pay rates and VERY lucrative bonuses. If that sounds like something you want, keep reading.</p><p><br></p><p>This role will play an integral role in designing and building these processes, as well as collaborating with business partners to implement them throughout the organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Ability to complete AP/AR/Payroll related duties</p><p>• Apply and research client payments and prepare deposits</p><p>• Process and code invoices for payment</p><p>• Prepare related journal entries</p><p>• Assist in Employee Expense/Company Credit Card processing (Expensify)</p><p>• Meet processing and reporting deadlines</p><p>• Support Brokerage Offices by entering and processing AP/AR requests</p><p>• Responding to information requests from Brokerage Offices</p><p>• Assisting the Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects, as needed</p><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 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><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Specifically, responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and record journal entries in GL related to fixed assets, leases, and accruals</li><li>Work closely with Treasury, Tax and international finance teams</li><li>Perform data balancing activities, reconciliation and analysis of related ledger accounts</li><li>Assist in the month end, quarter end, and year end close process</li><li>Provide audit support for quarterly and year-end audits</li><li>Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general accounting process and internal control elements</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$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>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 Senior Auditor 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>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist on audits of financial statements of clients within financial services industry</li><li>Review and analyze financial statements</li><li>Manage workload and complete work to meet required regulatory deadlines</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $225,000 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>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</u></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>• Assist in the preparation of monthly P&L statements</p><p>• Manage A/R, A/P, and Payroll (using Paychex). Managing a team of 5+ accounting staff.</p><p>• Oversee production of KPIs</p><p>• Revenue and expense variance analysis</p><p>• Reconcile Sage Intelligence to MAS financials</p><p>• Process monthly accruals for different divisions</p><p>• Reconcile accruals to cash accounting statements</p><p>• Post accrued revenue and expenses to the general ledger</p><p>• Oversee and generate multiple commission calculations across the firm</p><p>• Generate and maintain P&L’s for additional business units and department level P&L’s</p><p>• Oversee payroll and billing for separate divisions</p><p>• Serve as the firm’s financial representative on a board that oversees three Mutual Funds and three ETFs</p><p>• Oversee external financial audit and tax work on a timely basis</p><p>• Oversee an office manager as a direct report. This includes phone systems, supplies, reception and mail.</p><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this hybrid position is $150,000-$155,000 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>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Oversee tax compliance processes to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.</p><p>• Manage annual income tax provisions and provide strategic recommendations for tax efficiency.</p><p>• Utilize advanced accounting software systems, including CaseWare and CCH ProSystem Fx, to streamline operations.</p><p>• Coordinate auditing processes and ensure thorough reviews of financial statements.</p><p>• Lead efforts in entity formation, guiding clients through tax-related implications.</p><p>• Provide expertise in handling sales tax compliance and reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored tax strategies and address specific financial challenges.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor team members, fostering attention to detail and maintaining high performance standards.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and implement solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Stay updated on evolving tax laws and regulations to ensure proactive compliance.</p>