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Accounts Payable Clerk

Harvey, IL
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing organization in Harvey, Illinois on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day payables operations by handling invoice activity, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with vendors to resolve account questions. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage high-volume transactional work with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities:• Process incoming invoices by entering transaction details into the company’s accounting system with a high degree of accuracy.• Match invoices to purchase orders, confirm pricing and item details, and address any inconsistencies before payment is released.• Organize and maintain digital invoice documentation by scanning, indexing, and attaching supporting records within a paperless workflow.• Review payment requests for proper approvals and complete backup documentation to ensure compliance with internal controls.• Coordinate payment timing based on agreed vendor terms and available discount opportunities.• Communicate with suppliers to answer account questions, investigate open items, and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.• Reconcile vendor statements each month, research variances, and make corrections as needed to keep accounts current.• Support tax-related vendor file maintenance, including documentation associated with W-9 records and 1099 reporting.• Maintain orderly records, follow company accounting procedures, and assist with cross-functional support or additional assignments as business needs require. The salary range for this position is $22/hr to $24/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 Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job DescriptionThe desired candidate possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, is detail-oriented, well organized, and can manage competing priorities while meeting constant deadlines.Specific job responsibilities<ul><li>Perform the accounts payable cycle to ensure timely payments of invoices to vendors, from receipt of invoices to finalizing payments, including:</li><li>Enter invoices into the accounts payable system (SAP Concur).</li><li>Gain the proper business and financial statement knowledge to administer accurate coding of each invoice, including expense categorization, approval workflow, and other applicable fields necessary for business reporting.</li><li>Assist with monitoring the accounts payable email inbox.</li><li>Prepare batch ACH and check runs, as well as wire transfers.</li><li>Ensure payment success and that all invoices are accounted for in the general ledger and the accounts payable system.</li><li>Investigate and resolve issues associated with invoice processing internally with business owners and externally with vendors.</li><li>Provide support during mergers and acquisitions, including assistance with integration of merger firm accounts payable processes and new vendor onboarding.</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding payment status of invoices and other ad-hoc requests.</li><li>Review and approve employee expense reimbursement reports, including verification of mandatory documentation and expensing coding accuracy.</li><li>Review, code, and reconcile monthly corporate credit card transactions.</li><li>Assist with IRS 1099 compliance and reporting.</li><li>Assist with monthly tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and determining appropriate accruals.</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable tasks, including depositing checks, posting receipts, and researching discrepancies.</li><li>General accounting assistance: scanning, organizing, and filing accounting documentation, opening and sorting mail for the accounting team.</li><li>Special projects or ad-hoc requests, as required. </li></ul>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 72000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $72,000 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>Process accounts payable invoices (PO & NON-PO) in accordance with policies, procedures, and SOX compliance. Investigate and resolve problems associated with the processing of invoices. Identify and prioritize processing of invoices earning vendor discounts.</li><li>Perform daily reconciliation of freight and contract shop invoices imported into AP’s system from different ERP systems. Process invoices from the error log created by AP’s scanning software. Perform vendor statement reconciliations. Perform periodic analysis of duplicate, open, and unpaid invoices.</li><li>Process and complete all scheduled payment runs. Coordinate payment activities with Treasury, according to the prescribed process, including resolving payment issues. Analyze the payment proposal to ensure electronic methods are maximized. Ensure remittance information is accurate, including routing and account information for electronic payments.</li><li>Special projects</li><li>Maintain all aspects of the vendor master files. This includes set-up, changes, and deactivations of vendors. Assist with monthly reporting and audits. Perform monthly vendor master change review. Lead efforts in resolving IRS B-notices and perform backup withholding where applicable.</li></ul>Typical Decisions<ul><li>Determine which inquiries are beyond the scope of the Accounts Payable position and direct them to the appropriate department.</li><li>Ensure invoices have the appropriate approvals and documentation.</li><li>Coordinate invoice resolution of PO invoices with the appropriate individual to correct any quantity, pricing, or goods receipt issues.</li><li>Verify all payments are complete and accurate.</li><li>Determine which vendors are more suitable for the virtual credit card program versus ACH/EFT.</li><li>Identifying & prioritizing invoice processing for earning maximum discounts.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an industrial automation organization on a contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-focused environment and can confidently manage complex invoice workflows with accuracy and urgency. You will support core accounts payable operations, coordinate approvals across departments, and help ensure payments and reconciliations are completed correctly and on schedule. Responsibilities:• Review and process accounts payable invoices, including lower-volume submissions that require significant analysis due to lengthy and detailed supporting documentation.• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain timely invoice approvals and keep payment workflows moving efficiently.• Prepare payment documentation by validating vendor details, invoice totals, and scheduled due dates before release.• Reconcile vendor statements and account activity to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items.• Match purchase orders to supplier invoices and investigate exceptions when purchase order information is missing or incomplete.• Perform additional reconciliations involving customer payments, tariff-related charges, and government reimbursement activity.• Maintain organized records and supporting documentation to ensure audit-ready accounts payable files.• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to clarify invoice questions and support accurate financial processing.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Evanston, IL
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Temporary to Hire
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Evanston, Illinois in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This position focuses on accurate invoice processing, payment coordination, and day-to-day accounts payable support in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound coding experience, and the ability to manage both electronic and manual payment activities with consistency. Responsibilities: • Review, code, and enter vendor invoices to ensure timely and accurate processing. • Coordinate ACH payments and prepare check runs in alignment with established payment schedules. • Reconcile accounts payable records and investigate discrepancies with vendors or internal stakeholders. • Maintain organized documentation for invoices, approvals, and payment activity to support audit readiness. • Partner with payroll and related teams on union payroll items that connect to payable processes. • Monitor outstanding obligations and help ensure vendors are paid according to agreed terms.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Bensenville, IL
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Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Bensenville, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on maintaining accurate payables activity, supporting timely vendor payments, and partnering with internal teams to keep financial operations running smoothly across multiple sites. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in high-volume AP environments and is comfortable working through evolving automated processes and workflow improvements. Responsibilities: • Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, from invoice receipt and coding through final payment processing and record maintenance. • Review invoices for accuracy, research variances, and resolve billing issues by coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders. • Execute vendor disbursements through methods such as ACH and check runs while ensuring payments are issued accurately and on schedule. • Process and reconcile intercompany payables activity to support accurate financial reporting across related entities. • Partner with purchasing and warehouse personnel to match documentation, clarify receiving details, and address payment questions efficiently. • Provide accounts payable support for two operating locations, maintaining consistency in procedures and payment practices. • Contribute effectively in a large organizational setting with structured workflows, multiple contacts, and high transaction volume. • Assist with ongoing automation initiatives and process updates by adapting quickly to changing tools, procedures, and approval flows.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Chicago, IL
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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]. We are in the Services industry, based in Chicago, Illinois, and we are actively searching for a diligent Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role centers around providing top-tier support for account management, enhancing cash flow through detailed reporting and analysis, and implementing processes to track E-billing progress and reduce overdue balances. Job Responsibilities:• Efficiently process customer credit applications and maintain precise records of customer credit• Directly liaise with clients to respond to queries, provide reports, and resolve invoice discrepancies and receivable issues• Collaborate with the billing department and attorneys to address billing and collections problems• Actively track E-billing progress, including status reporting and resolving short-paid and rejected invoices in conjunction with the Billing department• Contribute to the creation of best practices for E-billing monitoring, collections, and A/R management to optimize processes• Assess delinquent accounts and suggest resolution strategies• Handle daily processing and posting of client payments• Coordinate with attorneys on payment-related issues, ensuring proper allocation of payments• Process suitable credits, write-offs, and discounts on client invoices• Prepare and monitor A/R dashboards and reports, including aging, reconciliation, and collections reports• Carry out ad hoc reporting and other assigned tasks and projects.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Des Plaines, IL
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support collections and outstanding invoice follow-ups for a laboratory testing organization in Mount Prospect, Illinois. The role will focus on contacting customers regarding overdue invoices, sending collection emails, updating payment information in QuickBooks, and helping the AR team catch up on a backlog of hundreds of outstanding accounts. This contract position is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of experience handling invoice preparation, account follow-up, and payment tracking in a fast-paced office setting. The role requires strong accuracy, comfort working with digital records, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers regarding open balances. Responsibilities:• Generate and review customer billing documents to ensure charges are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.• Monitor open receivables, follow up with clients on overdue balances, and document collection activity clearly.• Validate invoice details against supporting records before processing to reduce discrepancies and payment delays.• Maintain organized electronic files by scanning, uploading, and tracking invoice documentation for easy retrieval.• Assist with the preparation and processing of invoices while keeping account information current in the system.• Use QuickBooks Online and other office tools to record transactions, update receivable data, and support reporting needs.• Respond to customer questions related to billing, payment status, and outstanding invoice amounts in a clear and courteous manner.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Manager

St Charles, IL
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to join a transportation and logistics organization in St Charles, Illinois on a 3-month Contract assignment. This role will focus on strengthening revenue cycle operations, improving billing accuracy, and helping the team capture and formalize critical processes. The ideal candidate brings deep NetSuite order-to-cash expertise, a practical project mindset, and the ability to turn complex workflows into clear, scalable documentation. Responsibilities: • Lead support activities for the NetSuite and FileMaker integration initiative, helping align operational data with billing workflows. • Partner with stakeholders to gather, clarify, and confirm customer invoicing needs, including special rules and exception handling. • Contribute to testing efforts by evaluating system output, identifying defects, and helping drive timely resolution of billing-related issues. • Advance invoice automation objectives by recommending workflow improvements that increase efficiency and reduce manual effort. • Analyze current accounts receivable and revenue processes to uncover control gaps, operational risks, and opportunities for improvement. • Produce standard operating procedures, user instructions, and process maps that preserve essential knowledge and support team continuity. • Capture and organize customer-specific billing requirements so invoicing can be executed consistently and accurately. • Quickly learn existing workflows and translate informal knowledge into structured documentation that reduces dependency on individual team members.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Chicago, IL
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Temporary to Hire
29.2885 - 33.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support a growing real estate portfolio. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy across high-volume transactions, and work independently while collaborating closely with the Comptroller and Asset Management team. The role focuses heavily on accounts payable activity while also supporting revenue posting, cash activity, and month-end accounting for multiple properties. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of monthly disbursements, including vendor payments, utility invoices, and recurring property-related checks across a large residential portfolio. • Maintain accurate rent roll activity and support financial administration for approximately 400 units, ensuring transactions are recorded completely and on time. • Post revenue and cash receipts for owned properties and assist with co-payment and related income activity for additional sites. • Communicate with property partners and other external contacts to address payment questions, resolve account issues, and keep records current. • Assist with month-end close by preparing entries, reviewing accrual-based activity, and reconciling general ledger balances tied to property operations. • Partner regularly with the Asset Management department and the Comptroller to provide financial information and support ongoing property performance tracking. • Use Yardi and advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, to analyze data, organize reporting, and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy. • Manage a varied workload with strong attention to detail, prioritizing deadlines effectively while identifying and correcting discrepancies independently.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:<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>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Calumet City, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a client of ours. This role supports core government accounting operations, contributes to the annual budget and audit process, and helps maintain accurate financial reporting across multiple functions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, departments, and the public in a detail-oriented environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Collaborate with finance leadership in preparing and coordinating the organization’s annual operating budget.</li><li>Compile, review, and organize financial schedules and supporting documentation for the annual external audit.</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Review general ledger activity and analyze financial information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.</li><li>Support accounting operations across multiple functional areas, which may include accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts, general ledger maintenance, and utility billing.</li><li>Develop a working understanding of the organization’s financial software and related transaction-processing workflows.</li><li>Provide day-to-day direction and support to designated finance staff, with an emphasis on accounts payable and cash receipt activities.</li><li>Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting procedures, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance internal controls.</li><li>Contribute to effective financial planning, responsible resource management, and compliance with established policies and procedures.</li><li>Maintain clear communication regarding assignments, progress, issues, and deadlines.</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments and with external partners to support accurate and timely financial operations.</li><li>Participate in knowledge sharing, cross-training, and professional development activities that strengthen departmental effectiveness.</li><li>Uphold high standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, accountability, and service in performing assigned duties.</li><li>Carry out additional responsibilities consistent with the scope and objectives of the position.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
50000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Position SummaryThe Consulting Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and assisting with financial reporting. This role works closely with internal departments to ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.</li><li>Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.</li><li>Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Analyze financial data and investigate account discrepancies.</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation.</li><li>Review and reconcile intercompany transactions.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.</li></ul>
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Upgrade your sweater weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance. Job Description:• Prepares and reviews federal and state tax filings for partnerships, corporations, and individuals • Provides the first-level review of workpapers with the opportunity to consider and identify key tax issues that have not been identified by other DFMC teams • Performs research and analysis of critical tax issues and summarizes findings for the Tax Group • Utilizes technical expertise gained through tax research and analysis to recommend tax treatment for tax issues that arise during discussions with the Tax Group and other DFMC teams • Prepares and reviews foreign filings (Forms 5471, 8865, 926, FBAR), tracks foreign filings, and documents analysis to support positions taken for foreign filings • Interacts with portfolio companies to assist with tax planning, structuring and administration. • Collaborates with other DFMC groups and develops relationships that are crucial to the success of DFMC’s tax compliance season each year • Educates other DFMC teams through trainings as new tax reform topics and other tax issues become relevant • Collaborates with the IT team to produce and implement new technology and procedures that will increase efficiency in the tax return preparation process • Reviews notice response packages to send to various taxing authorities and assists with any federal, state and local tax audits
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000 plus bonus and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. The focus of this position will be on the delivery of financial services to a set of individual clients through accounting, operational activities, and reporting. Job Description: <ul><li>Manage the personal accounting for a variety of the company’s clients, both individuals and trusts. This includes preparing journal entries and finalizing personal financial statements on a monthly basis. This also includes completing a quarterly reporting package with detailed financial analyses, for example, budget vs. actual spending summaries.</li><li>Within twelve months, recommend a new personal financial report, analysis, or graphic to be included with the quarterly reporting package for the individual or trust clients which you manage.</li><li>Manage the annual financial reporting, administration of grants, and recording of documentation for a private foundation. This includes preparation of federal and state tax filings and calculation of the required minimum charitable distributions.</li><li>Within six months, assume responsibility for the company’s cash management activities. This includes initiating weekly cash transfers on behalf of our business entities and individual clients, reviewing individual investor accounts for liquidity limitations, and coordinating monthly income distributions to individual clients.</li><li>Gather and organize all annual tax information necessary for the preparation of income tax filings for our clients.</li><li>Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments for individuals and trusts.</li><li>Prepare annual extension estimates of taxable income from underlying investments.</li><li>Participate in recurring calls with external service providers (public accounting firms).</li><li>Manage the tax compliance calendar and track the ongoing progress of annual tax returns for all entities.</li><li>Prepare tax returns to be reviewed and signed by the CFO (Individual x1, Trust x1, and a Private Foundation x1). Review tax returns prepared by external service providers (Corporations x2, Partnership x8, Individuals x4, and Trusts x27).</li><li>Work closely with CFO and President in any tax planning/modeling on behalf of our clients (e.g., estate planning, charitable tax planning, etc.)</li><li>Coordinate real estate tax payments, required annual state filings for LLCs, and draft responses to federal and state income tax notices, as needed.</li><li>Within six months, manage the annual calculation of after-tax investment returns for each of our underlying partnership investments (excluding private equity).</li><li>Complete a variety of ad hoc projects working directly with the company’s President, CFO, Client Service Manager, or other team members on an as needed basis. This might include projects related to Corporate and Partnership Accounting, Private Equity & Compliance, Payroll, Administration, Debt and Liquidity Planning, or other analyses requested by the company’s clients.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Upgrade your sweater weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance. Job Description: The Tax Group provides accounting, tax, financial management, legal and transaction support services to numerous individuals, trusts and 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 Senior Accountant position reports to the Managers in the Tax Group and provides a unique opportunity to develop and grow as a tax professional in a nurturing environment. Key Duties & Responsibilities:• Prepares and reviews federal and state tax filings for partnerships, corporations, and individuals• Provides the first-level review of workpapers with the opportunity to consider and identify key tax issues that have not been identified by other teams• Performs research and analysis of critical tax issues and summarizes findings for the Tax Group• Utilizes technical expertise gained through tax research and analysis to recommend tax treatment for tax issues that arise during discussions with the Tax Group and other teams• Prepares and reviews foreign filings (Forms 5471, 8865, 926, FBAR), tracks foreign filings, and documents analysis to support positions taken for foreign filings• Interacts with portfolio companies to assist with tax planning, structuring and administration.• Collaborates with other groups and develops relationships that are crucial to the success of tax compliance season each year • Educates other teams through trainings as new tax reform topics and other tax issues become relevant• Collaborates with the IT team to produce and implement new technology and procedures that will increase efficiency in the tax return preparation process • Reviews notice response packages to send to various taxing authorities and assists with any federal, state and local tax audits
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Westmont, IL
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Temporary / Contract
31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a high-tech pharm/biotech organization in Westmont, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing daily transactional work with close-cycle support and financial reporting. The role will partner with both finance and operational teams to maintain accurate records, monitor project-related activity, and help keep accounting processes running efficiently. Responsibilities:• Record accounting activity through timely journal entries and maintain clear audit-ready support for each transaction.• Reconcile general ledger balances on a recurring basis, research variances, and resolve outstanding items accurately.• Contribute to month-end and year-end close efforts by preparing schedules, validating balances, and supporting reporting deadlines.• Provide assistance across both accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows to help maintain smooth day-to-day operations.• Use Microsoft Dynamics GP, including project-related accounting functionality, to monitor financial activity tied to projects and ensure proper coding.• Review account activity for inconsistencies, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.• Prepare financial data and supporting analysis to assist with routine reporting and management review.• Follow established accounting controls, policies, and procedures to support compliance and financial accuracy.• Participate in ongoing process enhancements and system optimization efforts that strengthen accounting efficiency and reporting quality. The salary range for this position is $28 to $33. 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 roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 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>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>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Portfolio Accountant

Chicago, IL
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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]. Job Description:<ul><li>Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes</li><li>Accurately calculate, interpret, and communicate financial performance returns</li><li>Complete monthly financial analysis, review monthly financial statements provided by property managers, may include the review of property accounting information prepared by joint venture partners</li><li>Accurately complete cash management transactions and cash tracking</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as year-end audit and tax requirements</li><li>Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process as well as improve client services</li><li>Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions</li><li>Assist with various special projects as assigned</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. About The RoleAs a Staff Accountant you will be an essential member of the accounting and finance team. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines. Job Description:• 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• 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.• Manage the banking system in-terms of making the relevant invoice payments and control over the daily movements of the cash operations• Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations• Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment• Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution.• 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.• Review the work and supervise the staff accountants to ensure that the accounting team is able produce accurate financial statements and relevant analysis on a timely basis.• 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.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is up to $75,000- $80,000 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 The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of the team that offers a wide variety of experiences and plenty of opportunities for professional growth and exposure to upper management. The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibilities will be month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting. Also, working under the direction of the Asst Controller, the Staff Accountant will support the preparation of agency documents for pooling purposes. <ul><li>Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Responsible for preparation and timely input of daily journal entries</li><li>Perform month-end close duties including assigned balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with third-party audit requests, preparation of year-end audit schedules, and footnote preparation</li><li>Assist in documentation of policies and procedures while identifying and driving improvement opportunities. Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives</li><li>Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines</li><li>Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 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:Specifically, responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Prepare and record journal entries in GL related to fixed assets, leases, and accruals</li><li>Work closely with Treasury, Tax and international finance teams</li><li>Perform data balancing activities, reconciliation and analysis of related ledger accounts</li><li>Assist in the month end, quarter end, and year end close process</li><li>Provide audit support for quarterly and year-end audits</li><li>Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.</li><li>Basic knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general accounting process and internal control elements</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Rosemont, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is up to $75,000-$80,000 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] Role Description This is a full-time role for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, expense allocation, account analysis and reconciliation. The Staff Accountant will also provide support during the external audit process, monthly financial close, completion of government surveys, and various other tasks. This role requires the individual to be in the office Mon. – Thur. and work from home Fri., with location at Rosemont, IL.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
145000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $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] 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>Manage corporate month end close procedures with the global finance team.</li><li>Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of global finance and general ledger reporting structure.</li><li>Assist with quarterly and annual external reporting requirements</li><li>Support implementation of new accounting standards and maintain accounting policies</li><li>Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual external reporting requirements.</li><li>Assist with implementing new accounting standards and documentation of accounting policies.</li><li>Lead the process of communicating with the external audit team.</li><li>Lead and mentor a team of accounting staff</li><li>Participate in cross-functional initiatives and process improvement efforts</li><li>Assists finance managers regarding financial results and special reporting.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

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