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221 results for Accountant in Chicago, IL

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>
  • 2025-09-10T19:34:13Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 38.00 - 44.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Downers Grove, Illinois. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to global financial operations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with accounting standards while supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and managing month-end and year-end close processes.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with global accounting policies and support initiatives related to new accounting standards.</p><p>• Assist the Controller’s group in executing enterprise projects that impact the global accounting organization.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit activities, prepare financial disclosures, and maintain strong relationships with auditors.</p><p>• Utilize Workday financial consolidation systems to deliver enhanced reporting and operational capabilities.</p><p>• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork within the accounting team.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance and accounting leaders to develop solutions for business challenges and drive operational improvements.</p><p>• Build strong partnerships with operating and finance leaders to support organizational goals effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $40/hr to $45/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information.</p>
  • 2025-09-12T16:05:52Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 78000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$78,000 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 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>The Senior Accountant works directly with the Accounting Manager and reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting. Our ideal candidate is organized, pays strong attention to detail, will be able to carry out tasks both autonomously and collaboratively; has 3-4 years of experience; and has a desire to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with accounting in customer-facing industries such as Hospitality and Tourism preferred, but not required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES   </strong></p><p><br></p><p>·      Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis</p><p>·      Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables</p><p>·      Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts</p><p>·      Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary</p><p>·      Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures</p><p>·      Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L</p><p>·      Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period</p>
  • 2025-09-10T19:34:13Z
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
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $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>Summer is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather? 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><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p>·      Perform monthly close activities including but not limited to:</p><p>·      Prepare monthly financial reporting package to executive management</p><p>·      Work directly with the shared service center to manage and coordinate corporate month end close</p><p>·      Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account recs for the corporate general ledger</p><p>·      Field questions/support business unit finance leads with close and consolidation questions</p><p>·      Accounting and disclosure responsibility for and/or involvement in the following areas:</p><p>·      Share-based compensation</p><p>·      Derivatives and hedging (Fx and interest rate swaps)</p><p>·      LIFO inventory</p><p>·      Self-insurance reserves</p><p>·      Debt covenant calculations</p><p>·      Pension</p><p>·      Goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis</p><p>·      Acquisition accounting</p><p>·      Maintain and update the company’s accounting policies specific to the above areas</p><p>·      Assist in coordinating and developing training materials for quarterly global accounting and finance updates</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2025-09-10T19:34:13Z
Sr. Cost Accountant
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 45.00 - 65.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. This is a long-term contract opportunity within the telecom services industry, offering the chance to apply your expertise in cost accounting in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial analysis and cost management, alongside proficiency with Oracle Fusion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly cost accounting reports to ensure accurate financial tracking.</p><p>• Manage and evaluate standard costs within the manufacturing environment to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Conduct detailed cost analysis to support decision-making and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cost accounting practices align with business objectives.</p><p>• Utilize Oracle Fusion to maintain and update cost accounting records and processes.</p><p>• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities, providing insights based on cost data.</p><p>• Monitor and report on variances between actual and standard costs to identify trends.</p><p>• Support audits and compliance efforts by providing accurate and timely cost-related data.</p><p>• Implement and refine cost accounting methodologies to enhance financial reporting.</p><p>• Provide recommendations for cost-saving initiatives based on thorough analysis.</p>
  • 2025-09-17T19:43:50Z
Property Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 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 Property 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>Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for month-end, quarter end and year-end close activities from balance sheet and cash account reconciliations</li><li>Manage and accounts payable and receivable activities for assigned portfolio</li><li>Produce and manage variance reports</li><li>Reconcile monthly bank statements</li><li>Manage debt and debt payments</li><li>Prepare and review properly documented journal entries.</li><li>Assist with Budgets and Forecasts as needed, working with asset management and Finance leadership.</li><li>Assist with the calculation of fees (i.e. Management and Acquisition) as needed. Identify and implement process re-engineering opportunities.</li><li>Record cash receipts, receivables and other journal entries as appropriate.</li><li>Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client.</li><li>Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual property reporting accurately and on time.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-09-16T17:38:51Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Accountant to join our team on a contract basis near Oak Brook, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and collaborating with finance and business leaders to achieve organizational goals. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide accounting projects and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with global accounting standards.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting functions.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to global accounting policies and assist with the adoption of new accounting standards.</p><p>• Support enterprise-wide accounting projects in collaboration with the Controller’s group.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit activities, including preparing financial disclosures and maintaining effective relationships with auditors.</p><p>• Utilize the Workday financial consolidation system to streamline reporting and accounting processes.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong partnerships with finance and business leaders to deliver innovative solutions to challenges.</p><p>• Provide leadership by promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and excellence.</p>
  • 2025-09-23T18:44:22Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000 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>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Accountant is responsible for general ledger accounting; including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheets and income statement accounts and bank reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will also prepare tax workpapers and assist with the annual tax return filing process.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and assist with maintenance of general ledgers.</li><li>Process account receivables and account payables.</li><li>Process capital calls and distributions.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and distribution of financial statements.</li><li>Reconcile and maintain balance sheet and income statement accounts.</li><li>Prepare tax workpapers (i.e. fiduciary, partnership, S-Corps., etc.) and assist with the annual tax return filing process.</li><li>Function as back-up for treasury activity.</li><li>Assist with special projects assigned by management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:53:44Z
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
Entity Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$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>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 Entity 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>Overview </strong></p><p>The Entity Group provides accounting, tax, financial management, legal and transaction support services to numerous entities holding proprietary, private equity and venture capital investments across a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, insurance, life sciences, hospitality, healthcare and services, among others. The Accountant position reports to the Managers in the Entity Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis, project management, and leadership skills in the oversight of several entities within the group.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </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>• Maintain the general ledger accounting for assigned entities including preparing journal entries for investment activity, cash disbursements, cash receipts, payment of expenses and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>• Prepare the tax projections and tax return workpapers for assigned entities (partnerships and corporations) including identification and resolution of tax issues with managers, in consultation with in-house tax experts.</p><p>• Provide transaction support to the family investment organizations, including drafting board packages and preparing treasury entries 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>• Provide day-to-day business and accounting support to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc.</p><p>• Identify, develop and assist with the execution of improvements to internal processes.</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-09-08T17:29:05Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Rosemont, 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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Sweater Weather is here!’ and ‘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>Job Description</u></strong></p><p>The Sr. Corporate Accountant will work closely with the manager and director of Corporate Accounting to support the operations of the Company’s corporate segment and ensure the accurate and timely reporting of the segment’s monthly financials. The Sr. Corporate Account is responsible journalizing corporate activity, reconciling corporate accounts, investigating and resolving reconciling items and preparing analysis of changes in account positions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Specific Job Function:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and enter journals related cash receipts and payments, operating expense accruals, prepaids, fixed and intangibles assets, corporate allocations and other corporate related activities</li><li>Prepare detailed and organized account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner</li><li>Analyze and understand significant changes in account balances and prepare clear and concise explanations for monthly segment review</li><li>Prepare and provide requested documentation to internal and external auditors</li><li>Identify and implement month end close and internal control enhancements</li><li>Partner with financial systems team members to maintain and update accounting system’s applications, chart of accounts, and reporting hierarchies</li><li>Implementation new accounting systems and policies within the Corporate segment</li><li>Complete special projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:24:22Z
Tax Accountant
  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Tax Accountant to join our team in the legal industry, located in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The Tax Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of a variety of federal and state income tax returns, implementing tax-planning strategies, and conducting tax-related research. You will also handle tasks related to trust accounting, estate and gift tax returns, and various bookkeeping and billing activities.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you.  God Bless.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare a variety of federal and state income tax returns focusing on Forms 1041, 1065, and 990-PF.</p><p>• Implement tax-planning strategies to optimize client's tax position.</p><p>• Conduct tax-related research to keep up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations.</p><p>• Review and process payments for quarterly estimated taxes.</p><p>• Participate in the firm's trust accounting practice when necessary.</p><p>• Prepare estate and gift tax returns in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</p><p>• Perform a broad range of bookkeeping and billing activities to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Work with various accounting software systems for efficient and accurate tax preparation and bookkeeping.</p><p>• Handle increased workloads during busy tax filing seasons, ensuring all deadlines are met.</p><p>• Maintain professional knowledge and skills in areas of tax compliance and planning.</p>
  • 2025-09-17T13:43:45Z
Staff Accountant
  • Oak Terrace, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 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 two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Sweater Weather Season is here!’ and ‘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>Join Us on Our Journey</strong></p><p>We are currently looking for <strong>a Staff Accountant Originations and REO </strong>to join our team.</p><p>Reporting to the Controller, Originations, this position is responsible for a wide range of accounting activities, including managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate financial reporting that follows regulations. This role assists with month-end accounting close processes, including processing accounts payable.</p><p>This position is responsible for calculating and verifying Yield Spread Premiums (YSP) and broker referral payments. Additionally, this role reconciles bank accounts and balance sheets, and partners with third parties for audit requests.</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:29:08Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, 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>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>Overview </strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Group Leader and Sr. Manager of the Individual/Foundation Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis and project management within the group.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Maintenance and review of general ledgers, including preparation of accounting entries for the day-to-day transactions and other activity.</p><p>• Preparation and review of electronic tax work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations and partnerships, including analysis of tax issues.</p><p>• Preparation and review of financial analysis such as tax projections, cash flow and liquidity planning and budgets.</p><p>• Preparing and maintaining periodic reports, including personal financial statements for family members, private foundation financial reports, summaries of property expenses, valuable articles and insurance policies.</p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:29:08Z
Staff Accountant
  • Countryside, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 29.45 - 34.10 USD / Hourly
  • <p>TITLE: Staff Accountant</p><p><br></p><p>CONTENT DESCRIPTION: Job Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, preparing journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting. Additionally, this position will handle daily accounts receivable activities, customer invoicing and credits, and expense analysis while maintaining compliance with internal controls and GAAP standards. This role also partners with management to provide financial insights that support business decisions. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, adhering to required deadlines. • Prepare monthly general journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reserves. • Ensure appropriate payroll GL mapping and work with HR and ADP to resolve any payroll coding issues • Support the administration of company credit cards, including issuing new cards, updating credit limits, deactivating accounts, resolving login issues, and assisting with monthly GL coding of expenses. • Maintain accurate reports, including the daily bank activity tracker • Collaborate with warehouse team to reconcile inventory • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. • Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections. • Monitor and analyze AR aging reports, addressing any discrepancies or issues, and presenting regular reports to management • Maintain strong relationships with customers, resolving any payment or billing issues. • Assist with annual audit and tax activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion • Implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy. </p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $31/hr to $33/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information.</p>
  • 2025-09-15T19:48:46Z
Sr. Accountant - M&A/Technical Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 105000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Sweater weather is just around the corner’ and ‘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>About the role</strong></p><p>Our holding company team is looking for a Senior Accountant to help support our continued growth. This individual will take a lead role in our technical accounting/M& A process growth. You will build relationships with and help support finance leads across the portfolio. You will also collaborate with the CFO to set and execute strategic priorities for the business. As our business continues to grow, the Senior Accountant will have opportunities to lead others and step into a Controller-level role. This role reports directly to the Group Controllers with regular interaction with the CFO.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain consistent accounting practices across portfolio companies.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate month-end accounting closes for portfolio companies and holding company.</li><li>Assist with preparation of consolidated financial reports for the holding company.</li><li>Oversee offshore and potential US-based resources</li><li>Support the financial onboarding of newly acquired companies and their finance leaders.</li><li>Manage audit work for the holding company and its portfolio companies.</li><li>Support the building of annual budgets across the portfolio.</li><li>Assist organization-wide initiatives such as system migrations, improving processes & controls, compliance with accounting guidelines, metrics tracking, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-23T14:48:46Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, 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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is it okay for me to start making everything pumpkin spice flavored?’ and ‘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>Review both GAAP and Tax books and records, periodic financial statements and capital account statements for various private equity funds, holding companies, and management entities prepared by the company's Fund Accountants.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Supervise the monthly/quarterly close process and completion of related support and control documentation (both tax and GAAP).</p><p>• Prepare calendar with deliverable deadlines; communicate to other team members and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines.</p><p>• Manage Fund Accountant team to answer questions, provide technical guidance, and review point commentary.</p><p>• Lead fund accountant team to ensure optimal efficiencies by reviewing processes, including capitalizing on accounting system capabilities.</p><p>• Prepare and review expense allocations to ensure compliance with the limited partnership agreements.</p><p>• Communicate with limited partners by reviewing responses or responding directly to accounting related investor inquiries.</p><p>• Coordinate with public accounting firm auditors to plan interim reviews and yearend audits, respond to questions and information requests, and participate in technical discussions.</p><p>• Research and apply accounting rules to investment fund transactions by referencing the Audit Guide for Investment Companies.</p><p>• Apply the limited partnership agreement provisions to investment fund transactions and partner allocations.</p><p>• Review capital call and distribution allocations and investor notifications.</p><p>• Prepare and review responses to SEC inquiries.</p><p>• Assist with various ad hoc projects such as improvements to investor reporting, accounting software upgrades, fundraising, etc.</p><p>• Support various aspects of the company's Tax function such as reviewing federal and state K-1s, providing information to tax advisors, discrete projects.</p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:49:09Z
Sr. Fund Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Fund 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>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Gain a thorough understanding of the Fund Accounting Department’s function within the organization, the department’s policies, procedures and best practices, and the reporting standards expected from the department for quarterly and annual financial reporting.</p><p>• Record all assigned Fund cash activity on a daily basis.</p><p>• Maintain accrual basis general ledger accounts for numerous Funds with a concentration on new, non-stabilized Funds.</p><p>• Reconcile the Fund’s bank statements on a monthly basis investigating and resolving all reconciling items monthly.</p><p>• Completion of quarterly cash flow statements and quarterly reconciliation of inter-company accounts within the given deadlines.</p><p>• Prepare thorough work papers and financial statements consistent with the department standards for quarterly reporting and annual, year-end audit reporting within the given deadlines.</p><p>• Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end audit process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed.</p><p>• Work closely with Fund Management to gain an understanding of each Fund’s investment model and impact that Fund activity has on investor returns.</p><p>• Responsible for preparing the Fund-level supporting tax return information for the outside auditors for new and non-stabilized Funds. Reconcile the variances in internal database between projected and actual tax losses and tax credit information consistent with the department standards for year-end reporting within given deadlines.</p><p>• Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end tax process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed.</p><p>• Maintain accurate, thorough, and up-to-date files including project promissory notes, cash flow distribution support, equity adjuster letters, etc.</p><p>• Provide Fund Management with quarterly updated Fund activity for input into the Funds sources and uses model; verify predetermined fields in the Fund model for accuracy.</p><p>• Assist the Fund Accounting Managers in training, mentoring and motivating Staff Accountants.</p>
  • 2025-09-17T16:04:50Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Palatine, IL
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 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>This warm weather wont last! Let’s get you into a role with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it before it's gone!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>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</li><li>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.</li><li>Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations</li><li>Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment</li><li>Have a strong understanding of internal control environment</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-23T15:04:47Z
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>
  • 2025-09-10T19:34:13Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, 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>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 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><u>Job Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Participate in global and segment-level finance groups to complete project</li><li>Perform ad hoc value-added analyses, and provide forward-looking insight and decision support</li><li>Compile and analyze the monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidated reporting packages and supporting schedules for senior leadership</li><li>Review and consolidate monthly P& L variance commentary to provide enhanced management reporting that includes meaningful and actionable insights</li><li>Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure progress of Company against stated short-term and long-term goals</li><li>Help establish a reporting rhythm with Segment leaders in an effort to strengthen our ability to track and monitor updates to quarterly performance expectations</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of presentation materials for the Board of Directors and executive leadership</li><li>Play a key role in the development of the quarterly Operating Reviews to Global CFO, including enhancement of reporting through development of metrics that will provide management with internal and external drivers impacting financial and operational performance</li><li>Participate in the development and distribution of best practices, process documentation, and user support materials for data management tools</li><li>Demonstrate high level of customer service with business leadership and finance team</li><li>Collaborate with team to share and improve technical skills</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-18T13:59:04Z
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
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. Accountant
  • Chicago, 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>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><strong><u>Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Conducts moderately complex accounting activities and participates heavily in monthly close process.</li><li>Evaluates existing processes and reconciliations for improvement. Implements efficient solutions and necessary process changes as identified.</li><li>Works on smaller elements of large, complex accounting projects. Leads smaller, less-complex accounting projects.</li><li>Brings inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management.</li><li>Works closely with company-wide departments to ensure accounting information is represented accurately and timely.</li><li>Exercises sound business acumen and judgment. Understands the financial operations of departments, divisions, and business units supported.</li><li>Works to ensure internal controls are executed in compliance with the Company’s SOX program.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:53:44Z
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