170 results for Accountant in Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in the Restaurants & Catering industry based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will handle various accounting responsibilities, including processing accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and maintaining the general ledger. Responsibilities:• Oversee the processing of accounts payable and receivable transactions• Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure financial integrity• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate accounting records• Prepare journal entries as part of the month-end close process• Monitor customer accounts and handle any inquiries or issues• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer credit records• Implement efficient credit application processing procedures• Ensure accuracy in all financial documents and reports. We offer medical, dental, vision, 401K and commuter benefits.

Staff Accountant We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Chicago, Illinois. This role is a hybrid one, allowing for both in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility. The Staff Accountant will play a vital role in supporting daily accounting operations, ensuring precision, adherence, and effectiveness within financial systems. Responsibilities: • Accurately manage accounts payable and receivable functions, guaranteeing prompt processing of invoices and payments. • Oversee general ledger accounting processes, including the creation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and activities related to monthly close. • Aid in the preparation of financial statements while adhering to legal and regulatory requirements. • Perform analysis of variances and reconcile accounts to guarantee accurate reporting. • Support both internal and external audits by supplying necessary documentation and addressing inquiries. • Collaborate with teams across different departments to analyze financial data and assist in budgeting and forecasting. • Uphold compliance with all company accounting policies and procedures, along with relevant laws and regulations.

Staff Accountant We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in the Real Estate & Property industry, located in Chicago, Illinois. This role is crucial to our team, where you'll be managing customer accounts, processing credit applications, and ensuring the accuracy of customer records. Responsibilities: • Accurately and efficiently process customer credit applications • Oversee and manage customer accounts for any necessary action • Maintain precise customer credit records • Use Microsoft Excel for various accounting tasks • Carry out Bank Reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy • Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) • Prepare and record Journal Entries in the General Ledger • Conduct Month End Close activities to finalize accounting records • Utilize MRI Software and BlackLine for various accounting functions • Prepare Monthly Financial Statements for review • Assist with Financial Statement and Financial Reporting tasks.

Project Accountant 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] We are offering an exciting opportunity in CHICAGO, Illinois, for a Project Accountant to join our team. This role is vital within our organization, focused on maintaining and reconciling accounting records, managing both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), and ensuring the accurate completion of month-end close procedures. Job Responsibilities:• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of AP and AR• Conducting regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity• Ensuring all general ledger entries are accurate and up-to-date• Completing month-end close procedures in an organized and timely manner• Leveraging accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP to streamline processes• Regularly reviewing and updating customer credit records• Addressing and resolving customer inquiries and concerns related to their accounts• Monitoring customer accounts and initiating appropriate actions when necessary• Managing and maintaining accurate customer records• Processing customer credit applications efficiently and accurately.

Sr. GL Accountant We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Sr. GL Accountant in Chicago. As a Sr. GL Accountant, you will play an integral role in maintaining the financial integrity of our operations. Your responsibilities will include managing the general ledger, reconciling accounts, and enhancing accounting policies and procedures, among other duties. Responsibilities: • Enhance and manage the general ledger, ensuring its accuracy and integrity• Assist in the preparation and posting of monthly journal entries, supported by thorough documentation• Handle the reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts, including cash, accrivals, intercompany, and fixed assets• Maintain the fixed assets subledger and manage the tracking of capital expenditures• Develop and manage schedules for prepaids, accruals, and other recurring entries• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable (AP) and payroll teams to ensure accurate postings and resolve any discrepancies• Support external audit activities by preparing schedules and maintaining comprehensive documentation• Ensure adherence to GAAP and strengthen internal controls• Improve accounting workflows, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for better efficiency and compliance• Perform variance (flux) analysis and assist with monthly financial reporting.

Senior Accountant We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant Consultant to assist a non-profit client, located in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves owning month-end close including managing general ledger activities, preparing financial reporting, and ensuring accounting compliance. This contract role is estimated to be 1-3 months. There is potential to be hired during the contract, based on performance. Pay range: $35-40/hr.Benefits offered by Robert HalfOnsite: 5 days/week Responsibilities:• Manage and oversee general ledger activities.• Financial Reporting.• Ensure compliance with all accounting standards and regulations.• Own the month-end closure process, ensuring all financial activities are accurately recorded.• Generate financial reports for internal and external use.• Demonstrate eagerness to learn and grow within the role.• Engage in treasury-related tasks, including bank covenants and cash flow analysis, when required.

Staff Accountant Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.) 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] Position Summary:The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for general ledger accounting for various reporting entities; including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and account reconciliations, reconciling cash, and assisting with monthly financial statement analysis. The Staff Accountant will also have treasury management responsibilities including processing wires and managing bank accounts, and will assist with special projects. Responsibilities • Review and upload property level financial statements and reporting packages provided by third-party property managers in connection with the month and quarter-end close.• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for monthly general ledger close. Assist with preparation of financial statement consolidations and compilation of GAAP and tax basis financial statements for various reporting entities.• Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.• Assist with year-end audit and tax preparation, respond to external auditor and tax preparer requests and organize work paper documentation in connection with the year-end audit process.• Assist with processing monthly capital calls and distributions, including preparation of wires, investor notices and underlying accounting entries.• Assist with the preparation and timely submission of debt compliance materials to lenders.• Support the company's Asset Management team with preparation of property-level financial analysis.• Assist with special projects assigned by management.

Staff Accountant Responsibilities<ul><li>Broker/Dealer industry experience (investment firm) AND/OR Audit experience is required. </li><li>Accounting Degree</li><li>2+ years of experience as an accountant </li><li>QB is a huge plus. (Candidates without QB are considered tier 2 candidates)</li><li>Detail oriented, ability to analyze data, ability for strategic reasoning</li></ul>Benefits• Medical/Dental/Vision• 401K• PTO

Senior Accountant Newark Delaware client is looking to staff a Senior Accountant with strong SEC experience. This Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts, preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS, reconcile accounts, ensure SOX compliance, assisting with budget analysis, overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, supervising junior accounts and providing guidance on accounting principles, and support management with financial decision-making by providing data insights. The successful candidate for this role will have sharp analytical skills, excellent time management abilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities:• Overseeing the monthly financial statement close process for assigned business units or functional areas, ensuring the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.• Assisting in the preparation, review, and analysis of account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions.• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting packages, including comparative analysis of current and prior period actual results for internal and external reporting.• Collaborating with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group, and Business Units to accomplish goals.• Participating in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP, as needed.• Working closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.• Proactively addressing any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.• Participating in planning processes at project and departmental level.

Sr. Accountant 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] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… Accountabilities:<ul><li>Lead co-investment processes, including equity earnings and cash forecasting, ensuring resulting information is timely, complete and accurate.</li><li>Maintain accounting and financial records, including general ledger activity.</li><li>Serve as main liaison with the company to provide timely co-investment reporting, including cash forecasts, board books, and investor specific requests.</li><li>Complete monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including the year-end audit and any tax requirements, for the company.</li><li>Maintain intensive cash process for the company to distribute funds timely to the company investor</li><li>Investor specific reports to the company investors as directed</li><li>Develop, document and maintain effective internal controls, policies and procedures over co-investment</li><li>Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions</li><li>Assist with various special projects as assigned</li></ul>

Staff Accountant- (hybrid) Fortune 500 company (hybrid opportunity 2 to 3 days in office ) Accountant role in Western suburbs , Illinois. This staff accountant role will have close the books responsibilities including journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet/income statement fluctuations, and financial statement reporting. This role will also assist with managing oversight of close the books for the operating unit overall. This person will work with several departments across finance and accounting to monitor critical close deadlines and ensure key financial controls are operating effectively. In addition, this role will be involved in ad hoc projects, annual studies, and regulatory filings/data requests. To apply for this role email your resume to [email protected] Responsibilities:• Oversee the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.• Participate in the monthly financial statement close process, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.• Analyze and review financial statements and variances, liaising with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.• Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies or designated functions, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.• Prepare monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results.• Assist in the accounting, analysis, and budgeting of various accounts.• Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units to accomplish goals.• Lead special projects and implement changes• Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.• Resolve issues and enhance and improve processes, working with various parties within the Controller's Group as well as other areas of the company.

Sr. Accountant We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in Chicago, Illinois, 60616-5308, United States. As a Sr. Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing general accounting operations and ensuring alignment with financial regulations. Your role will involve managing complex accounting issues, developing budgets, and enhancing ERP software for financial data management. Responsibilities: • Execute day-to-day accounting processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and closing activities. • Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards. • Address complex accounting issues, including regulatory compliance and technical matters. • Collaborate with management to develop budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with organizational goals. • Maintain and improve accounting processes to ensure consistent application of internal controls. • Utilize and enhance ERP software for efficient financial data management, reporting, and analysis. • Ensure strict adherence to company policies, tax regulations, and reporting standards. • Participate in audits and assist in implementing corrective actions as needed. • Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to entry level accounting staff and promote cross-functional collaboration.

Accountant - Tax 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] Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Tax 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. The Accountant position reports to the Accounting Manager of the Individual/Foundation Group and works well with all of the other professional service providers. Job Description• Maintenance of general ledgers, including preparation of accounting entries for the day to day transactions and other activity. • Preparation of electronic tax work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations and partnerships, including analysis of tax issues. • Preparation of financial analysis such as tax projections, cash flow and liquidity planning and budgets. • 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.

Senior Revenue Accountant We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Senior Revenue Accountant, primarily functioning in the healthcare industry. The role is based in a major city in Illinois, United States, and includes a comprehensive array of responsibilities including maintaining financial accuracy, managing revenue recognition, and collaborating cross-functionally. Responsibilities: • Overseeing GAAP-compliant revenue recognition, ensuring adherence to ASC 606. • Performing reconciliations of accounts receivable and revenue between billing systems and general ledger. • Investigating and documenting findings on variances in revenue-related accounts. • Posting revenue-related accruals and deferrals during month-end and year-end close. • Maintaining bad debt reserves and contractual allowances schedules. • Enhancing internal controls and standard operating procedures for revenue accounting workflows. • Collaborating with billing and collections teams to ensure proper revenue cut-off and accuracy. • Tracking receivables related to directorship contracts and calculating accruals for physician compensation. • Collaborating with legal and operational teams to maintain payment approvals and comprehensive documentation. • Working closely with FP& A and operations teams to analyze payer mix, volume trends, and revenue drivers, providing insights into financial risks and opportunities stemming from revenue trends.

Accountant - Entry Level We are seeking an entry-level Accountant to join our team, based in Naperville, Illinois. As an Accountant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring our financial operations run smoothly. This role will involve tasks such as processing payroll, reviewing journal entries, preparing financial reports, and conducting account reconciliations. Responsibilities: • Ensure accurate processing of weekly payroll • Participate in the preparation and review of journal entries, reclassifications, allocations, and account reconciliations as part of the monthly financial close process • Conduct analysis of monthly and quarterly financial statements • Engage in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes • Complete ad-hoc financial and management reporting, including commercial insurance documentation and other related statistical information • Act as a liaison with external auditors and detail-oriented advisors • Prepare audit paperwork, providing documentation and explanations as outlined in procedures • Participate in the consolidation of financial statements • Conduct cost roll-up procedures • Oversee accounts receivable collection.

Sr. Accountant We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the CPA industry. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Sr. Accountant will join our team and play a key role in our operations. This role focuses on a range of accounting duties, from maintaining accurate customer records to processing applications and monitoring accounts. Responsibilities: • Undertake account and balance sheet reconciliations • Process bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy • Maintain and update the general ledger periodically • Prepare and record journal entries as per business requirements • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis • Handle the month-end close process efficiently • Utilize NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various accounting tasks.

Sr. Accountant We are seeking a Sr. Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will take on the responsibility of managing account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliations. Your role will also involve maintaining general ledgers and handling journal entries. Responsibilities: • Overseeing account reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Carrying out balance sheet reconciliation tasks regularly. • Conducting bank reconciliations as part of financial management. • Maintaining the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up-to-date. • Handling journal entries, ensuring they are correctly recorded and processed. • Utilizing Microsoft Excel for various accounting tasks. • Managing month-end close procedures efficiently. • Operating NetSuite, Oracle, SAP for various financial functions. • Applying hospitality management skills in financial decision-making processes.

Sr. Staff Accountant The salary range for this position is $115,000-$120,000 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] Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Set up and maintain tax workpapers and permanent files.</li><li>Prepare and review partnership, individual, fiduciary and information tax returns.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of periodic financial statements.</li><li>Prepare, review, and post period end, standard and adjusting journal entries.</li><li>Assist with analysis of general ledger accounts for 140-plus flow-through entities.</li><li>Assist with preparation of periodic investment activity reports.</li><li>Update bank activity for multiple accounts and report weekly.</li><li>Back-up for accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.</li><li>Maintain intercompany due to/from schedules.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and related journal entries.</li><li>Set up business and tax accounts with various governmental entities.</li><li>Project work as required.</li></ul>

Staff Accountant Job Duties<ul><li>Financial Reporting and Investment Accounting: Oversee the accounting for private equity funds, capital calls, distributions, and investment valuations. </li><li>Quarterly and annual reports on fund performance, including P& L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. </li><li>Monthly financial statements for management entities </li><li>General ledger </li><li>Management fees, carried interest, and any other fund-related charges or income.</li><li>Track fund expenses, investor transactions, capital raises,</li><li>Work closely with the investment team, including periodic valuations of investments.</li><li>Prepare financial analysis reports for budgeting/forecasting </li><li>Coordinate with external auditors for all funds, management entities, and portfolio companies</li><li>Tax Reporting: Assist in prep of tax returns for all funds and management entities</li></ul>BenefitsHealth (100% company paid and 80% paid for family/dental/vision/401K after 3 months of hire with 3% match and it’s 100% vested)

Sr. Accountant 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] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… 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. GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES · Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis· Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables· Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts· 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· 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· Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L· Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period

Senior Accountant We are in search of a Senior Accountant with public and private industry experience to join our client in Racine county, Wisconsin. Responsibilities:• Manage financial operations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.• Prepare financial statements and provide analysis to support strategic decision making.• Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger, budgeting, audit, tax compliance, along with other month-end close duties.• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, analyzing variances, and providing insights to help meet financial goals.

Accountant Staff Accountant to join our growing company with excellent benefits and opportunity to continue to learn from a great Controller. Manufacturing or Distribution experience strong communication and strong stable work history. They have excellent benefits medical, dental, 401k, PTO and pay up to 80k. send your resume to be considered for this Staff Accountant position - [email protected] or Danielle Tubero at 630-368-1175 Responsibilities: • Handle account reconciliations with diligence.• Utilize Excel for creating vlook ups and pivot tables.• Use your skills in General Ledger and Journal Entries.• Participate in Month End Close activities.• Be hands-on with inventory accounting in a manufacturing or distribution setting.• Communicate effectively and interact with manufacturing and management. Efficiently process customer credit applications.• Keep customer credit records up to date and accurate.• Resolve customer inquiries in a timely and detail-oriented manner.• Monitor customer accounts, identifying any issues and taking action where necessary.

Staff Accountant 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] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… The accounting team has been instrumental in building new reporting, process improvement, launching new initiatives and supporting our increasing employee base. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in the financial close process and will be responsible for preparing accounting journals, reviewing and entering client invoices, preparing allocation files, and performing month-end balance sheet account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, poised, and able to communicate with junior and senior executives both inside as well as outside the firm. This position will report to the Accounting Manager. Duties and Responsibilities: <ul><li>Support the accounting department through direct coordination with other Staff Accountants, the Accounting Manager, and the Controller</li><li>Prepare journals (prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, revenue recognition, etc.) and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end and quarter-end close processes</li><li>Assist the A/R Coordinator with preparation of client and intercompany invoices when needed</li><li>Assist with the accounts payable process by preparing and importing allocation files into our accounting system, NetSuite</li><li>Reconcile daily bank activity and perform broader bank reconciliations during month-end close</li><li>Assist with the year-end audit and budgeting processes</li><li>Document relevant US processes and procedures and update current documentation, as needed</li><li>Assist with special projects and provide support to other positions in the department, as needed</li></ul> To apply to this hybrid position, please email [email protected]