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7 results for Contract Administrator in Chicago, IL

Contracts Administrator
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to support software contracting activities for a detail-oriented services organization in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong judgment in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating software-related agreements and can work effectively within established contracting standards. The role centers on SaaS and other software arrangements, with a strong emphasis on producing clear document revisions and helping move agreements forward efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review a high volume of software and SaaS agreements to identify contractual risks, business concerns, and areas requiring revision.<br>• Prepare, revise, and negotiate software contract language to align with organizational requirements and acceptable legal and commercial terms.<br>• Mark up agreement drafts in Microsoft Word, creating precise redlines that clearly reflect proposed edits and negotiated changes.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to support the contract review process and help advance agreements through completion.<br>• Apply prior software contracting experience to evaluate terms related to licensing, services, pricing, and related obligations.<br>• Follow established internal guidance and contracting procedures while adapting quickly to team expectations and review standards.
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Wheaton, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p>The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates.<strong>                                   </strong></p><ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Wheaton, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone&#39;s mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p>The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities                                         </strong></p><ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·        Prepare and process payroll for exempt and non-exempt multi-state employees across all entities</p><p>·        Calculating commission payments</p><p>·        Efficiently perform all necessary functions to process in-house payroll in a timely fashion. This includes but is not limited to analyzing, preparing, and submitting payroll data for all employees, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings</p><p>·        Administer and evaluate timesheets and resolve any timesheet discrepancies</p><p>·        Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, payroll practices and procedures</p><p>·        Resolve payroll issues</p><p>·        Uphold payroll policies to staff</p><p>·        Process quarterly, fiscal and calendar year-end reports and assist with fiscal year-end accruals for general ledger posting</p><p>·        Plan direct, and coordinate payroll activities and resources to ensure payroll deliverables are completed on time and within budget</p>
  • 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z
Grant Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Grant Accountant to support financial oversight for grant-funded programs in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing grant-related reporting, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit or grant accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accuracy of general ledger activity within QuickBooks Enterprise and help keep financial records current and well organized.<br>• Compile reimbursement requests and assemble the financial support needed for submission to grantors.<br>• Monitor grant income and program spending by funding source to ensure restricted funds are recorded and used appropriately.<br>• Assist with grant payment requests, financial submissions, and related reporting through EGrAMS and comparable grant management platforms.<br>• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank and investment accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Examine transactions such as invoices, deposits, payroll postings, expense classifications, and check processing for accuracy and proper coding.<br>• Coordinate payroll-related accounting activity and ensure associated entries are reflected correctly in the financial records.<br>• Develop financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for organizational leadership, including executive and board-level stakeholders.<br>• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for annual external audits and funder financial reviews.<br>• Contribute to stronger financial operations by enhancing procedures, documentation practices, and internal control processes.
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
Property Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Property Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for month-end, quarter end and year-end close activities from balance sheet and cash account reconciliations</li><li>Manage and accounts payable and receivable activities for assigned portfolio</li><li>Produce and manage variance reports</li><li>Reconcile monthly bank statements</li><li>Manage debt and debt payments</li><li>Prepare and review properly documented journal entries.</li><li>Assist with Budgets and Forecasts as needed, working with asset management and Finance leadership.</li><li>Assist with the calculation of fees (i.e. Management and Acquisition) as needed. Identify and implement process re-engineering opportunities.</li><li>Record cash receipts, receivables and other journal entries as appropriate.</li><li>Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client.</li><li>Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual property reporting accurately and on time.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z
Property Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 33 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • •Complete month-end financial packages for a portfolio of properties for review by controller<br>•Maintain General Ledger<br>•Prepare all journal entries and accruals<br>•Accounts Payable and Receivable processing<br>•Monitor/reconcile bank accounts<br>•Assist/prepare Quarterly and Annual financial reporting for lenders and investors<br>•Assist in Cam/Tax reconciliation process<br>•Review &amp; maintain mortgage and depreciation schedules<br>•Review &amp; maintain property tax and insurance schedules<br>•Support annual budgeting process and ad hoc projects<br>•Prepare work papers and collaborate with Auditors on annual audits<br>•Understand and apply GAAP and internal policies &amp; procedures<br>•Collaborate on process improvements/efficiencies <br>•Yardi Voyager experience<br>•Strong analytical and organizational skills<br>•Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel<br>•Excellent verbal and written communication skills<br>REQUIREMENTS<br>•3-5 years of experience in property accounting and financial statement preparation<br>•Accounting Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2026-06-16T00:00:00Z