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Senior Corporate Accountant

Tinley Park, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team and play a key role in supporting accounting operations within a large, complex organization. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment, along with an interest in leveraging automation and AI to improve financial processes. What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field</li><li>CPA preferred</li><li>3+ years of accounting experience</li><li>Experience in public or corporate accounting</li><li>Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred</li><li>Experience working within a large organization and complex business environment</li><li>Strong experience with large-scale ERP systems</li><li>Exposure to automation, AI, or emerging technologies within accounting/finance</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes</li></ul> Benefit : Medical/Dental, 401k & PTO “Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.” to your posting. Once complete, let me know.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Corporate Accounting Manager

Tinley Park, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We’re looking for a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead key corporate and intercompany accounting activities while partnering with Finance and global stakeholders to strengthen close, controls, and operational efficiency.Why This Role?<ul><li>Lead and develop a talented Corporate & Intercompany Accounting team</li><li>Own critical month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities</li><li>Provide accounting leadership across complex corporate accruals, reconciliations, and GL processes</li><li>Drive improvements in processes, controls, documentation, and close discipline</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Payroll, Legal, regional teams, and shared services</li><li>Help advance accounting through automation, AI, data analytics, and technology</li><li>Support audits, system implementations, and broader accounting transformation initiatives</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field</li><li>Active CPA required</li><li>5–7 years of accounting experience, including 2–4 years of people leadership</li><li>Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GL accounting, reconciliations, accruals, close processes, internal controls, and audit</li><li>Experience with global or multi-entity intercompany accounting preferred</li><li>Strong Excel and ERP experience; Oracle Fusion preferred</li><li>Experience with FCCS, ARCS, Smart View, Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, automation, or AI tools is a plus</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Spanish proficiency is a plus</li></ul>The OpportunityThis role is ideal for an accounting professional ready to move beyond traditional accounting operations and make a broader impact—developing people, improving processes, partnering across the business, and helping shape the future of Corporate Accounting.Benefit : Medical/Dental, 401k & PTO“Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.” to your posting. Once complete, let me know.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Corporate Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $115,000-$125,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Corporate Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… This role is instrumental in the management and oversight of our accounting department, contributing significantly to the efficient financial operation of our organization. The successful candidate will be tasked with managing the month-end close process, maintaining accurate account records, and streamlining accounting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy. Responsibilities:Accounting position will report to controller and will be responsible for overseeing 2 accountants and the following activities:• Manage month-end close process for newly acquired entities.• Maintain complete and accurate account records including General Ledger, Income Statement and Balance Sheet reporting.• Manage the reconciling of balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts for newly acquired entities.• Streamline accounting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.• Implement and monitor accounting policies and procedures for newly acquired entities.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on acquisitions, financial matters and projects.• Manager and support audit activities, providing necessary documentation and explanations.• Oversee the vendor bill and employee expense report process, including expense repot payment process to ensure payments made within terms for newly acquired entities.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant - Corporate

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]. Overview 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 the company's 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
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Corporate Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 96000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $96,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Corporate 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<ul><li>Joint Venture Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Perform monthly close procedures, including coordination with operations contacts on appropriate support for various revenue and expense accruals, compiling and understanding supporting data for utilization revenue lease entries, recording and maintaining recurring monthly entries, and researching the appropriate ledger coding for various miscellaneous transactions.</li><li>Own the preparation and issuance of the internal JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of key performance highlights and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual supporting schedules as required for financial reporting department in accordance with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Be the primary point of contacts with departments across the organization for recording of transactions in the JV entities.</li><li>Assist in maintaining an effective control environment by executing controls to ensure compliance with established accounting policies.</li><li>Reconciliation and Account Analysis</li><li>Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and review of income statement for reasonableness and accuracy.</li><li>Understand the full end to end process for recording transactions, develop and propose process improvements.</li><li>Perform analysis of JV accounts to enable others to understand the nature of transactions and key drivers of activity.</li><li>Joint Venture Monthly Reporting to JV Partner</li><li>Own the preparation and issuance of the external JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of statement of cash flow and compilation of other reporting requirements.</li><li>Special Projects</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, which may include various accountings initiatives, systems projects, internal reporting, and other analysis deemed appropriate.</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Corporate Tax Staff Accountant

Hammond, IN
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Temporary to Hire
26 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Corporate Tax Staff Accountant to join a team supporting a diverse client portfolio in Hammond, Indiana. This Contract to Permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing day-to-day ledger work with tax preparation, reconciliations, and client interaction. The role combines financial reporting, compliance support, and hands-on account analysis in a fast-paced environment serving multiple businesses and individuals. Responsibilities: • Manage accounting records for a range of clients, ensuring general ledger activity is recorded accurately and consistently. • Create and enter journal entries, review account activity, and research variances to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Support year-end close processes by organizing documentation and preparing detailed schedules that back financial results. • Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and balance sheet accounts to maintain clean and reliable financial data. • Assist with corporate and individual tax work by collecting required information and assembling schedules for return preparation. • Track fixed assets, maintain depreciation and accrual records, and update supporting schedules as needed. • Produce financial statements, internal reports, and related documentation for management review and client use. • Communicate with clients in both English and Spanish to request records, explain accounting questions, and provide status updates. • Prepare recurring tax filings, including quarterly returns and monthly sales tax submissions, while also supporting payroll processing for multiple clients.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Manager of Corporate Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is $135,000 to $140,000 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 don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. Responsibilities<ul><li>JV Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Ensure monthly activities are properly recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company</li><li>accounting policies through reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Review and manage the internal JV monthly reporting package including income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, key performance metrics, and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Review and manage balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate completion.</li><li>Review and manage the preparation of schedules to assist financial reporting team with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements.</li><li>Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Provide support to stakeholders and accounting policy team with technical accounting research, accounting memo authorship, and various ad hoc inquiries.</li><li>Assist with external and internal audit requests</li><li>JV Monthly Reporting to JV partner</li><li>Review and manage the external JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of statement of cash flow and compilation of other reporting requirements.</li><li>Ensure effectiveness of internal control environment</li><li>Evaluate, develop, and maintain documentation on operating procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Monitor and ensure that all general ledger accounts are maintained in compliance with established accounting policies.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure compliance.</li><li>Manage, train and coach personnel under supervision</li><li>Establish priorities and setting expectations</li><li>Assist team members and others across the organization to understand and accurately use financial information</li><li>Special Projects</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, which may include various accountings initiatives, systems projects, internal reporting, and other analysis deemed appropriate.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Corporate Tax Manager

Lisle, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $155,000 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 DescriptionThe Tax Manager will primarily be responsible for federal corporate tax compliance, research, and audit management <ul><li>Manage preparation and review of the U.S. federal income tax return (Form 1120), including consolidated filing, pro formas, and all supporting schedules and statements.</li><li>Own the federal compliance calendar and workflow, ensuring timely, accurate filings and extension/estimate management.</li><li>Prepare and review federal tax calculations including depreciation, §163(j) interest limitation, BEAT, and R&D credit, with clear workpaper support and audit trails.</li><li>Draft and oversee responses to IRS notices and correspondence; track issues through resolution and maintain response templates.</li><li>Manage federal income tax audits, including IDR coordination, issue tracking, and position memos.</li><li>Perform technical tax research and analysis, draft concise memos and executive summaries.</li><li>Maintain and improve compliance processes and internal controls (e.g., desktop procedures and reviewer checklists).</li><li>Leverage tax technology (e.g., OneSource/OTP, fixed asset systems) to streamline data collection and calculations.</li><li>Lead special projects (e.g., legal entity rationalization, method changes, automation, data quality initiatives) and present findings to stakeholders.</li></ul>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
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>
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Westmont, IL
onsite
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.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Lisle, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a steel manufacturing organization in Lisle, Illinois on a Long-term Contract assignment. This position supports a complex payroll accounting environment with a strong emphasis on reconciliation, audit review, payroll reporting, and financial accuracy across multiple entities. The role also contributes to selected payroll processing activities while helping address outstanding payroll work tied to post-acquisition catch-up efforts. Responsibilities:• Validate payroll calculations by reviewing employee time and pay data to confirm accurate earnings and deductions.• Reconcile payroll results to year-end reporting, including W-2 balances, and investigate variances through detailed audit work.• Examine employee tax information and assist with payroll tax analysis to support compliant reporting.• Contribute to backlog reduction efforts related to acquisition-driven payroll cleanup and reconciliation activities.• Provide payroll accounting support across 23 payroll groups, ensuring timely review and issue resolution.• Perform payroll-related cash balancing and general ledger reconciliation for transactions spanning 9 companies.• Produce and evaluate payroll reports using Cognos Analytics to identify discrepancies, trends, and outstanding items.• Apply accounting fundamentals, including debits and credits, to payroll entries, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy.• Process payroll for two smaller business units while coordinating with stakeholders to clear exceptions promptly. The hourly pay range for this position is $33 to $40/hour. 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.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is up to $90,000-$95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. Responsibilities· Perform monthly close activities including but not limited to:· Prepare monthly financial reporting package to executive management· Work directly with the shared service center to manage and coordinate corporate month end close· Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account recs for the corporate general ledger· Field questions/support business unit finance leads with close and consolidation questions· Accounting and disclosure responsibility for and/or involvement in the following areas:· Share-based compensation· Derivatives and hedging (Fx and interest rate swaps)· LIFO inventory· Self-insurance reserves· Debt covenant calculations· Pension· Goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis· Acquisition accounting· Maintain and update the company’s accounting policies specific to the above areas· Assist in coordinating and developing training materials for quarterly global accounting and finance updates
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Senior 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]. Job Description: <ul><li>Oversee and manage the company’s revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP standards.</li><li>Develop, document, and enforce robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Work closely with sales, legal, and operations teams to review contracts and ensure proper revenue recognition.</li><li>Support month, quarter, and year end reporting activities for timely and accurate reporting</li><li>Prepare & review journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Actively participate in monthly balance sheet reviews working with the business and SSC</li><li>Investigate and resolve accounting issues</li><li>Support OneStream reporting to ensure it is performed timely and accurately</li><li>Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they are in accordance with US GAAP and company standards.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests, and participate in efforts to remediate audit and control findings.</li><li>Document standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding accounting procedures.</li><li>Share best practices in accounting practices with others in the Accounting CoE and support the Accounting Manager to implement them within the team.</li><li> Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead the team in implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness across the close and reporting processes.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting operations.</li><li>Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Accounting Manager.</li></ul>
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.<ul><li>Complete various reports for accounting; itemize transactions on various reports into spreadsheets.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis on retail performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Analyze sales, margins, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability</li><li>Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with retail goals.</li><li>Monitor retail department budgets to ensure adherence and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP</li><li>Reconcile accounts related to retail operations, including inventory and accounts payable.</li><li>Track and analyze key retail metrics such as inventory turnover, foot traffic, and basket size.</li><li>Utilize retail POS systems to extract and analyze data.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Enhance retail reporting systems to improve data visibility for stakeholders</li><li>Accounts Receivable:</li><li> - Process and reconcile all customer invoices and payments.</li><li> - Research and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.</li><li> - Maintain accurate customer account records.</li><li> - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports.</li><li> - Assist in the collection of outstanding debts.</li><li>Accounts Payable:</li><li> - Process and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.</li><li> - Maintain accurate vendor records.</li><li> - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts payable reports.</li><li> - Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.</li><li> - Assist with vendor relations.</li><li>Sales Tax:</li><li> - Prepare and file monthly/quarterly sales tax returns accurately and on time.</li><li> - Maintain accurate sales tax records and reconciliations.</li><li> - Research and stay updated on sales tax laws and regulations.</li><li> - Assist with audits and tax examinations.</li><li>Developing spreadsheet.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$115,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. 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:<ul><li>Assist in the preparation of the quarterly external financial statements to ensure disclosures are complete and accurate, including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Equity and Statement of Cash Flows</li><li>Prepare monthly internal management flash reports</li><li>Assist in the monthly close process by preparing monthly journal entries, including preparation of account reconciliations and other supporting schedules</li><li>Perform and document the company's annual goodwill and intangible impairment testing procedures</li><li>Rollforward quarterly financial statements in Workiva</li><li>Research new accounting pronouncements and document how these will impact the company</li><li>Research SEC and US GAAP guidance including performing peer research for various disclosures as necessary</li><li>Work with auditors to answer questions and resolve questions</li><li>Monthly/quarterly analytics over the financial statements</li><li>Prioritize projects in order to meet deadlines; ability to coordinate multiple aspects of key financial reporting deliverables in a timely fashion</li></ul>Relationships and People<ul><li>Develop and maintain relationships with third party consultants, external auditors, business partners across the company, including affiliate finance personnel, Corporate FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Global Shared Services and KPMG</li><li>Work with accounting personnel from domestic and foreign affiliates to resolve issues in a timely manner</li><li>Train and develop new staff in the department, as needed</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
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
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.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
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>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Rosemont, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting activities and help maintain reliable financial information for the organization. This position is based in Rosemont, Illinois, and is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a steady approach to meeting deadlines. The role will contribute to close activities, reconciliations, reporting support, and ongoing process improvements across the accounting function. Responsibilities:• Maintain the accuracy of general ledger activity by recording, reviewing, and organizing financial transactions.• Complete recurring reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other assigned ledgers, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing entries, schedules, and related documentation.• Record journal entries for accruals, prepaid items, reclasses, and other standard accounting adjustments.• Evaluate transaction details to ensure amounts are posted correctly and aligned with the appropriate accounts.• Provide assistance with payables and receivables tasks when coverage or workflow demands require additional support.• Prepare account analyses, supporting schedules, and backup documentation for reporting and audit readiness.• Contribute to financial reporting, budgeting support, and variance review by gathering data and summarizing results.• Partner with internal and external auditors by supplying requested records and explaining account activity.• Recommend practical improvements to accounting procedures, internal controls, and operational efficiency where opportunities are identified. Benefits: <ul><li>medical/dental/vision, 401K</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

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