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Accounting Assistant

Schaumburg, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Job description<ul><li>Accounts payable set up purchase orders, enter invoices, obtain approvals from project managers, follow up on problem invoices/vendor credits. Collate invoice with checks. Maintain subcontractors certificates of insurance</li><li>Enter weekly payroll in Sage & ADP, distribute reports to project managers for approval. Track time off, apprentice union raises</li><li>Assist with tracking cash flow and change order collection</li><li>Log, track all orders, deliveries, invoices and payments</li><li>Process sale and use/lease tax</li><li>Prepare budget entry in the online system</li><li>Service dispatch, billing, and collections. Provide customers with certificates of insurance</li><li>Order office supplies and equipmentMedical/Dental, 401k & time off</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Franklin Park, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 52000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $52,000 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]. Job Description:We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our Accounting/Finance team in Franklin Park, IL. This role is essential in supporting the daily financial operations of the company through accurate data entry, efficient administrative support, and reliable backup across accounts payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and thrives in a hands-on environment where accuracy and timeliness are critical. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform daily entry of Accounts Payable (AP) invoices into the ERP system with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Organize and maintain filing of various accounting documents and records.</li><li>Prepare and send remittances to vendors and suppliers.</li><li>Manage office supply inventory, including ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels.</li><li>Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable (AR) data entry as needed.</li><li>Assist with other ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Crystal Lake, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Part time Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of payables, receivables, and account reconciliation tasks. The selected candidate will help maintain accurate records, support timely transaction processing, and contribute to the smooth operation of the accounting function. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices accurately, assign the appropriate coding, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines.• Monitor incoming customer payments, apply receipts correctly, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.• Reconcile bank activity against financial records to identify discrepancies and ensure account accuracy.• Maintain accounting data in QuickBooks, keeping entries current, organized, and audit-ready.• Review financial documents for completeness and resolve inconsistencies in coordination with internal stakeholders or external contacts.• Assist with routine reporting and provide administrative support for daily accounting operations.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 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. Responsibilities • Ability to complete AP/AR/Payroll related duties• Apply and research client payments and prepare deposits• Process and code invoices for payment• Prepare related journal entries• Assist in Employee Expense/Company Credit Card processing (Expensify)• Meet processing and reporting deadlines• Support Brokerage Offices by entering and processing AP/AR requests• Responding to information requests from Brokerage Offices• Assisting the Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects, as needed
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Lansing, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 56000 USD / Yearly
This position is well suited to someone who is comfortable managing both payables and receivables, maintains strong accuracy in high-volume transaction work, and can contribute effectively within a mid-sized or large corporate environment. The ideal candidate brings practical accounting systems experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to keep financial records current and organized. Responsibilities:• Manage incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and process payments accurately within established timelines.• Monitor customer accounts, apply incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances to help maintain healthy cash flow.• Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high degree of precision and consistency.• Reconcile account activity by reviewing transactions, identifying discrepancies, and assisting with issue resolution.• Support routine accounting operations by maintaining organized records for payables, receivables, and related documentation.• Work within ERP or accounting platforms such as Oracle, Sage, Yardi, NetSuite, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Workday, Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, or similar systems to complete daily tasks.• Collaborate with internal teams to clarify billing, payment, and account questions and ensure timely processing.• Assist with reporting and analysis related to AP and AR activity to support accurate financial tracking. Benefits:<ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Warrenville, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 56000 USD / Yearly
This position is well suited to someone who is comfortable managing both payables and receivables, maintains strong accuracy in high-volume transaction work, and can contribute effectively within a mid-sized or large corporate environment. The ideal candidate brings practical accounting systems experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to keep financial records current and organized. Responsibilities:• Manage incoming invoices, verify supporting documentation, and process payments accurately within established timelines.• Monitor customer accounts, apply incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances to help maintain healthy cash flow.• Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high degree of precision and consistency.• Reconcile account activity by reviewing transactions, identifying discrepancies, and assisting with issue resolution.• Support routine accounting operations by maintaining organized records for payables, receivables, and related documentation.• Work within ERP or accounting platforms such as Oracle, Sage, Yardi, NetSuite, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Workday, Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, or similar systems to complete daily tasks.• Collaborate with internal teams to clarify billing, payment, and account questions and ensure timely processing.• Assist with reporting and analysis related to AP and AR activity to support accurate financial tracking. Benefits:<ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Hoffman Estates, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support daily financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing a variety of transactional accounting tasks in a fast-moving environment. The person in this position will help keep records accurate, support payment and receivable processes, and contribute to the smooth functioning of the accounting team. Responsibilities:• Record invoices, payments, and routine financial activity with a high degree of accuracy and within required timelines.• Support both payables and receivables by entering transactions, tracking balances, and helping maintain current account records.• Prepare checks and other outgoing payments while ensuring disbursements are properly documented and authorized.• Post incoming customer payments and assist with follow-up efforts related to outstanding balances when needed.• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, credit card activity, and selected general ledger accounts to confirm accurate reporting.• Help maintain accounting records by assisting with journal entries, file organization, and system updates.• Investigate billing or payment inconsistencies and work with internal teams, customers, or vendors to resolve issues promptly.• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by organizing documentation and supporting required accounting tasks.• Respond to routine accounting questions from vendors, customers, and colleagues while providing general administrative support to the department. Benefits:<ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Merrillville, IN
onsite
Temporary to Hire
19.95 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a dealership team in Merrillville, Indiana on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position supports core accounting activities by handling payment processing, receivables, and month-end tasks while also assisting with front-office communication. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced dealership environment and brings strong accuracy, organization, and familiarity with Reynolds & Reynolds software. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices and prepare timely payments while maintaining accurate payable records.• Apply incoming customer payments, reconcile account activity, and support day-to-day accounts receivable functions.• Assist with month-end close by organizing financial information, preparing supporting documentation, and resolving outstanding items.• Manage switchboard calls professionally, directing inquiries to the appropriate departments and providing courteous front-line support.• Accept and record credit card payments as part of cashiering responsibilities, ensuring transactions are documented correctly.• Maintain organized accounting files and verify that financial entries are complete, accurate, and properly coded.• Work closely with dealership staff to address billing questions, payment issues, and account discrepancies.• Use Reynolds & Reynolds software to complete accounting tasks and update transaction records efficiently.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
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] The #1 biggest thing on people’s minds 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. Job DescriptionThe position will report to the assigned Senior Accountant. This person will assist with the following responsibilities. 1. Receive mail regarding any accounting functions for assigned properties via US Mail and/or Email. 2. Scan and save all invoices, loan statements and bank statements in each entity’s folder via US Mail or Online download. 3. Seek approval for invoices that require an approval. 4. Enter invoices into either the bank’s PayScan system or our accounting systems (Skyline and/or AppFolio). 5. Update the cash sheet with deposits and payments in real time and daily for each assigned property. 6. Record cash receipts from tenants into our Skyline system. AppFolio tenant receipts are automatically booked. 7. Verify with the property manager any tenant payments that require a specific tenant charge code. 8. Must be a team player who is willing to cross train after main responsibilities are learned. 9. Assist the Senior Accountant with other tasks as needed.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Evanston, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
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] Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? Job Description The Head of Accounting will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations related to our condo property management activities. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.<ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations related to property management, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance for company-owned properties.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Manage the annual budget preparation process and provide ongoing support for budget monitoring and forecasting.</li><li>Conduct regular reconciliations of bank accounts, tenant ledgers, and other key financial accounts.</li><li>Collaborate with property managers to ensure accurate and timely rent collections, lease accounting, and expense reporting.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and responding to audit inquiries.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards, regulations, and best practices.</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Associate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000- $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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job Description:This position will be focused exclusively on the equity funds managed by the firm. This is a newly created position due to continued growth of the firm; it is expected that a successful candidate will be able to expand his/her responsibilities over time. • Interpret fund agreements in order to determine impact on financial reporting and partner capital accounting requirements• Prepare fund level financial statements including balance sheet, schedule of investments, income statement, statement of changes in partners’ capital and cash flows• Prepare required footnotes to financial statements• Prepare investor-level capital account statements• Prepare management fee computations• Preparation of capital calls and distributions, including fund waterfall calculation• Respond to limited partner inquires and additional ad-hoc requests•Prepare required deliverables for year-end financial statement audits• Perform quarterly closing, including quarter-end journal entries
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Associate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000- $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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job Description:This position will be focused exclusively on the equity funds managed by the firm. This is a newly created position due to continued growth of the firm; it is expected that a successful candidate will be able to expand his/her responsibilities over time. • Interpret fund agreements in order to determine impact on financial reporting and partner capital accounting requirements• Prepare fund level financial statements including balance sheet, schedule of investments, income statement, statement of changes in partners’ capital and cash flows• Prepare required footnotes to financial statements• Prepare investor-level capital account statements• Prepare management fee computations• Preparation of capital calls and distributions, including fund waterfall calculation• Respond to limited partner inquires and additional ad-hoc requests•Prepare required deliverables for year-end financial statement audits• Perform quarterly closing, including quarter-end journal entries
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Associate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Accounting Associate. 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. We are offering an exciting opportunity in Chicago, Illinois, for an Accounting Associate who will have a pivotal role in our team. As an Accounting Associate, your primary focus will be on transactional duties related to Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), as well as assisting with special projects. This role is based in a dynamic environment, where you will be processing client payments, coding invoices for payment, and managing company credit card processing. Responsibilities:• Oversee the application and research of client payments and the preparation of deposits• Process and apply coding to invoices for payment• Assist in the management of Employee Expense and Company Credit Card processing• Prepare and enter related journal entries accurately• Manage and maintain accurate customer credit records• Assist the Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects as necessary• Ensure all processing and reporting deadlines are met• Utilize skills in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Data Entry, Invoice Processing, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Associate Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job Description:· 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.· Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.· Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility.· Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.· 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.· Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller’s Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals.· Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP. POSITION SCOPE · Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.· Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.· Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.· Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.· 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.· 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.· 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.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Supervisor

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $110,000-$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]. Job Description:<ul><li>Lead assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across multiple entities</li><li>Prepare and review complex journal entries, including revenue recognition, intercompany, inventory, accruals, leases, and manufacturing-related accounting</li><li>Perform and review account reconciliations ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation</li><li>Support and review OneStream reporting and submissions</li><li>Drive timely resolution of reconciling items and unusual variance</li><li>Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies</li><li>Own and execute key SOX controls, including documentation and evidence retention</li><li>Partner with internal and external auditors to support audit requests and walkthroughs</li><li>Identify control gaps and support remediation efforts</li><li>Maintain and enhance process documentation and standard operating procedures</li><li>Work across ERP environments (JDE, Epicor, Syteline 9) to ensure accurate data flow and reporting integrity</li><li>Support system transitions and automation initiatives</li><li>Assist in mapping, alignment, and reconciliation across reporting platforms</li><li>Partner with IT and Finance to resolve structural or reporting inconsistencies</li><li>Partner with Finance and operational teams to ensure accurate financial representation</li><li>Support balance sheet reviews with business stakeholders</li><li>Investigate and resolve accounting issues with cross-functional teams</li><li>Provide technical accounting guidance to junior staff and business partners</li><li>Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement</li><li>Identify inefficiencies in close and reporting processes and implement automation or standardization improvements</li><li>Lead initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, timeliness, and transparency</li><li>Support special projects</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Supervisor

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is up to $115,000-$120,0000 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] Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.) Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform monthly close activities including but not limited to:</li><li>Review account reconciliations for corporate close, fixed assets, and leases</li><li>Work directly with the corporate accountant and shared service center to manage/coordinate month end close</li><li>Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account recs for the corporate general ledger</li><li>Field questions/support business unit finance leads with close and consolidation questions</li><li>Accounting responsibility for and/or involvement in the following areas:</li><li>Share-based compensation</li><li>LIFO inventory</li><li>Self-insurance and worker compensation reserves</li><li>Leases</li><li>Fixed Assets</li><li>Ownership over the corporate ledger and the company’s topside ledgers</li><li>Focus on corporate controls to ensure proper compliance</li><li>Assist in coordinating and developing training materials for quarterly global accounting and finance updates</li><li>Participate in and support various process improvement initiatives, including fixed asset and lease process improvement</li></ul>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Supervisor

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
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] Position Detail<ul><li>Review of tax returns for Partnerships (1065), and S and C-corps (1120), Individuals (1040) and others, as assigned.</li><li>Handle routine client tax questions, research tax issues, and work with clients to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance.</li><li>Assist in tax field exams and any tax notice resolutions.</li><li>Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.</li><li>Assist with training and developing staff and interns.</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting & Finance Associate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. Job Description: This individual will assist the Controller in all fund and company-related accounting and reporting duties. The qualified candidate must have demonstrated experience in general ledger maintenance, understanding of GAAP accounting principles, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team. Responsibilities: • Monitor cash balances of multiple Funds, GPs, and the management company• Initiate wire transfers and ACH payments to vendors, investors, and employees• Assist with quarterly financial statement packages to investors • Assist in managing audit and tax engagements• Assist in drafting Capital Call Notices and Distribution Notices for multiple Funds and GPs• Review monthly bills for payment and calculate allocation of expenses• Create bills for quarterly monitoring fees and portfolio company reimbursements• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and bank fee analysis (cash and other assets) and record journal entries for approximately 15 partnerships• Compile monthly cash transfer logs (external, internal and wire confirmations)• Create monthly restricted stock list and other compliance related items • Maintain various files and records, ensuring organization and relevance
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Lemont, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join the finance team in Lemont, Illinois on a Contract basis. This position will lead core accounting operations, support sound fiscal management, and help ensure accurate reporting across municipal finance activities. The role works closely with finance leadership to strengthen controls, guide staff, and maintain compliance with applicable reporting and regulatory standards. Responsibilities: • Lead daily accounting operations across cash receipts, payables, receivables, and payroll to promote timely and accurate financial processing. • Direct, coach, and evaluate finance staff by assigning work, monitoring quality, approving time and leave, and addressing performance matters in line with established policies. • Examine payroll cycles and payment batches before final processing to help maintain accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance. • Preserve the accuracy of the general ledger through cash balancing, bank reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end account review. • Partner with the Finance Director on audits, including preparing supporting schedules, responding to auditor requests, and helping assemble required financial statements and workpapers. • Prepare recurring and annual filings such as payroll tax reports, information returns, treasurer reporting, unclaimed property documentation, and other required regulatory submissions. • Contribute to budget development and long-range financial planning by updating budget documents, capital planning records, and related public-facing finance information. • Support grant reporting, contract administration, asset tracking, vendor reporting requirements, and special finance projects while serving as backup for key transactional functions. • Respond to questions from internal departments and external stakeholders, resolve finance-related issues, and represent the department at committee or commission meetings when needed.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Skokie, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. About the roleIn 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. Key duties<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>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Oak Terrace, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
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] The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Summer is already almost over!’ 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. Job Description: The Accounting Manager supervises all general accounting functions. Responsibilities will include the coordination of daily accounting operations, directing the monthly close process, coordinating the entity’s treasury operations and the preparation of accurate GAAP basis monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Specific job duties will include:<ul><li>The coordination of daily financing activities with the Company’s operations team, various mortgage loan brokers, title companies, and warehouse lenders. </li><li>The preparation of quarterly operating and cash forecasts, and various financial analyses as requested from time to time by the Company’s Controller.</li><li>General supervision of the accounting team including assisting where necessary with daily general ledger posting activities. This will include the preparation of interest rate lock derivative calculations, various pricing analyses, sales commission and production bonus calculations, and the periodic mark-to-market valuation of the loans held for sale inventory.</li><li>Reviewing and maintaining all balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring that all intercompany account balances and all bank account balances are reconciled.</li><li>Working with accounting team to document policies and procedures, and to establish proper controls to deter fraud.</li><li>Responsible for accurate financial management reporting including consolidated financial statements when appropriate.</li><li>Responsible for disbursements review and control, including payroll, shared services, debt reporting, lender covenants, and income tax reporting. </li><li>Helping to train, develop and build the accounting team, providing guidance as needed. </li><li>Working with a third party valuation company to independently value retained mortgage servicing rights. </li><li>The ability to read and to comprehensively discern the appropriate accounting recognition of various legal agreements including MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase and sale agreements. </li><li>Effectively and efficiently coordinate the distribution of financial information to support regulatory compliance reporting and field examinations by warehouse lenders, tax professionals, independent audit firms, and various other third party professionals. </li><li>Provide direction and supervision over: 1) The Monthly Accounting Close Process and recognition of revenue, 2) Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to various corporate business units. 3) Administration of treasury functions with Corporate and BU accounts.</li><li>LOS System (Encompass), GL System (NetSuite), Document Management System.</li><li>Needs to be very well organized, and know where all supporting information is located. </li><li>Directs and coordinates all loan transfers to the servicing group.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $170,000-$180,000 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] Responsibilities:<ul><li>Owning daily and month-end close process for broker-dealer operations which include posting journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Prepare financial reports, regulatory filings, and calculation of regulatory net capital requirement.</li><li>Assist with regulatory audits and annual audits.</li><li>Collaborate closely with our team, auditors, and other key stakeholders to manage and streamline the processes.</li><li>Support the preparation of the annual financial statement schedules.</li><li>Identify areas for operational improvements and establish efficiencies and enhanced reporting.</li><li>Leverage technology to drive continuous improvement of financial accounting processes, reporting, and controls.</li><li>Other ad-hoc financial analyses, as required</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $170,000-$180,000 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] Responsibilities:<ul><li>Owning daily and month-end close process for broker-dealer operations which include posting journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Prepare financial reports, regulatory filings, and calculation of regulatory net capital requirement.</li><li>Assist with regulatory audits and annual audits.</li><li>Collaborate closely with our team, auditors, and other key stakeholders to manage and streamline the processes.</li><li>Support the preparation of the annual financial statement schedules.</li><li>Identify areas for operational improvements and establish efficiencies and enhanced reporting.</li><li>Leverage technology to drive continuous improvement of financial accounting processes, reporting, and controls.</li><li>Other ad-hoc financial analyses, as required</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
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] High-End Firm looking to build new team quickly due to rapid expansion. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:The Manager of Operations Accounting is responsible for the day-to-day management of the team accountable for providing transactional accounting services (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and other business operational accounting). They will also have operational responsibility over certain systems that are key to the accounting team success. Job Description: <ul><li>Directs and oversees the daily accounting operations for accounts receivable collection, billing, and accounts payable teams.</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP practices, including but not limited to managing payment runs, including checks and ACH, managing corporate purchase card program, and managing 1099-year end compliance.</li><li>Act as the liaison between accounting and business operations for business licensing requirements and other compliance requirements.</li><li>Review outgoing payments to ensure they are compliant with financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Ensures month end activities, relevant to this function, are completed on schedule and with accuracy.</li><li>Ensures all suppliers are paid in accordance with agreement terms and coded accurately before being transferred to the general ledger.</li><li>Identify, establish, and document internal controls relevant to this function.</li><li>Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements, including standardization, enhancements and potential automation of existing processes and systems.</li><li>Independently organizes and oversees efforts and activities for the team; manages, coaches and mentors staff.</li></ul>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000 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]. This role requires a pragmatic, commercially-minded CPA with Big 4 assurance experience who can evaluate accounting policies through an operational lens. Acting as a diplomatic liaison, you will manage SOX coordination, partner with internal controls to resolve audit gaps, standardize local operational finance processes, and eliminate administrative friction while upholding the highest standards of financial integrity. Job Description:<ul><li>SOX Management & Process Coordination: Lead end-to-end SOX process management and coordination across operational sites, ensuring local control owners understand, execute, and document key controls effectively.</li><li>Internal Control Gap Resolution & Owner Follow-Up: Liaise closely with the Internal Control team on identified control gaps, ensuring appropriate local operational contacts are engaged, accountable, and actively driving timely remediation with control owners.</li><li>Corporate Policy Implementation: Liaise with Corporate Accounting on the rollout and practical implementation of new accounting policies, translating technical requirements into actionable operational guidelines.</li><li>Operational Process Standardization: Partner with local operational finance and plant leadership to standardize core accounting and reporting workflows across manufacturing and distribution locations.</li><li>Optimize Account Reconciliations & Manual Entries: Drive continuous improvement in balance sheet reconciliation workflows and manual journal entry (MJE) processes, resolving aging bottlenecks and establishing clean documentation standards.</li><li>Technical Accounting Guidance: Provide practical US GAAP guidance across revenue recognition (customer rebates and discounts), lease and capital expenditure governance (CapEx vs. OpEx), and inventory cost accounting to ensure compliant, standardized, and efficient plant and commercial operations.</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

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