<p>We are looking for an experienced IT Security Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Schaumburg, Illinois. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in safeguarding the organization's systems by managing cybersecurity measures and ensuring compliance with security protocols. If you have a strong background in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security monitoring, along with excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee cybersecurity systems, including vulnerability management, password security, and monitoring to ensure protection against threats.</p><p>• Conduct regular security incident investigations and report metrics to leadership.</p><p>• Develop and implement automation scripts to enhance security monitoring and response.</p><p>• Coordinate and lead penetration testing initiatives, validating results and ensuring remediation.</p><p>• Plan and execute comprehensive cybersecurity training programs for staff.</p><p>• Manage incident response processes, ensuring alignment with established security frameworks.</p><p>• Administer security systems and tools, including SIEM and firewall technologies.</p><p>• Provide Help Desk support for end users, addressing technical issues and security concerns.</p><p>• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats and trends to proactively mitigate risks.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to lead and oversee the financial operations of our organization in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. This role involves managing accounting processes, maintaining strong internal controls, and preparing accurate financial reports to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, technical accounting expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage daily operations within the Accounting department, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.<br>• Apply advanced knowledge in technical accounting areas such as fixed assets, lease accounting, cost accounting, freight, and cash management.<br>• Mentor and develop the Accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and ongoing growth.<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.<br>• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and drive continuous improvement across accounting processes.<br>• Direct the preparation and consolidation of financial statements and reports for all organizational entities.<br>• Coordinate and manage interim and year-end financial audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial analysis and data essential for strategic business decisions.<br>• Establish and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures for the department.<br>• Perform other related duties as needed to support organizational objectives.
<p>We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to design and implement innovative SaaS solutions that drive meaningful social impact. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and develop robust software solutions using programming languages such as AWS, Node.js, and JavaScript.</p><p>• Architect secure, scalable systems utilizing .NET frameworks and other modern technologies.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate embedded reporting dashboards and analytics tools.</p><p>• Optimize application performance and ensure data integrity across various tools and systems.</p><p>• Implement generative AI features to enhance user experience and product capabilities.</p><p>• Apply software design patterns and adhere to best practices for scalability and security.</p><p>• Build and maintain microservices, event-driven systems, or serverless architectures.</p><p>• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.</p><p>• Stay updated on emerging technologies to continuously improve development processes.</p><p>• Support DevOps practices to streamline deployment and monitoring of applications.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is it okay for me to start making everything pumpkin spice flavored?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p>Review both GAAP and Tax books and records, periodic financial statements and capital account statements for various private equity funds, holding companies, and management entities prepared by the company's Fund Accountants.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Supervise the monthly/quarterly close process and completion of related support and control documentation (both tax and GAAP).</p><p>• Prepare calendar with deliverable deadlines; communicate to other team members and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines.</p><p>• Manage Fund Accountant team to answer questions, provide technical guidance, and review point commentary.</p><p>• Lead fund accountant team to ensure optimal efficiencies by reviewing processes, including capitalizing on accounting system capabilities.</p><p>• Prepare and review expense allocations to ensure compliance with the limited partnership agreements.</p><p>• Communicate with limited partners by reviewing responses or responding directly to accounting related investor inquiries.</p><p>• Coordinate with public accounting firm auditors to plan interim reviews and yearend audits, respond to questions and information requests, and participate in technical discussions.</p><p>• Research and apply accounting rules to investment fund transactions by referencing the Audit Guide for Investment Companies.</p><p>• Apply the limited partnership agreement provisions to investment fund transactions and partner allocations.</p><p>• Review capital call and distribution allocations and investor notifications.</p><p>• Prepare and review responses to SEC inquiries.</p><p>• Assist with various ad hoc projects such as improvements to investor reporting, accounting software upgrades, fundraising, etc.</p><p>• Support various aspects of the company's Tax function such as reviewing federal and state K-1s, providing information to tax advisors, discrete projects.</p>
Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled IT Operations Lead Engineer for an exciting 6-month engagement, with potential for extension, in Naperville, IL. This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and a strong background in IT operations. The IT Operations Lead Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring secure, compliant, and optimized IT environments while supporting critical infrastructure implementations and configurations. <br> Key Responsibilities: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Microsoft technologies, including Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Azure cloud infrastructure, Intune, and Conditional Access. Implement, troubleshoot, and support Conditional Access policies and identity governance strategies. Provide technical expertise to ensure secure configurations aligned with NIST cybersecurity standards. Deliver hands-on support in networking, endpoint management, and cloud infrastructure integration. Document and assist in remediation efforts emerging from NIST assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless IT operations and compliance. Analyze, monitor, and optimize Microsoft 365 and Azure environments for performance, security, and operational efficiency. Manage Intune policy configurations across endpoints, ensuring consistent enforcement. Contribute to incident response and change control activities.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Azure Engineer to join our team in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to design, implement, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in optimizing cloud environments, collaborating with global teams, and ensuring systems are secure, efficient, and scalable.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions utilizing Azure services, including virtual networks, virtual machines, storage, databases, and PaaS offerings.</p><p>• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, Terraform, and scripting technologies.</p><p>• Configure and monitor Azure services like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Automation, and Resource Manager.</p><p>• Enhance system performance, scalability, and cost efficiency by leveraging Azure tools such as Azure Advisor.</p><p>• Collaborate with offshore teams to oversee deployment processes and ensure compliance with established standards.</p><p>• Facilitate the migration of workloads from on-premises or other cloud environments to Azure.</p><p>• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to networking, compute, storage, and identity within Azure.</p><p>• Document technical architectures, deployment processes, and operational procedures to support knowledge sharing and compliance.</p><p>• Assist in the discovery and remediation of security vulnerabilities within Azure environments.</p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is up 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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Sweater Weather is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it? 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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong> Responsibilities</strong></p><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>
<p><em>The salary for this position is up to $114,000 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>Sweater Weather is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it? 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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in the monthly/quarterly external and internal reporting processes which include:</li><li>Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements</li><li>Preparation of quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings, including creating footnote disclosures and aggregating data</li><li>Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for the newly-formed joint venture</li><li>Preparation of reporting requirements from the joint venture partner for the managed long-term lease portfolio</li><li>Working closely with all business segments, tax, treasury, FP& A, investor relations, legal, and other departments to collect footnote materials</li><li>Preparation of schedules to be included in the quarterly earnings release and schedules to support preparation for the earnings call</li><li>Preparation of the quarterly presentation to the company’s board of directors, including coordination with the FP& A team on budget numbers</li><li>Monthly and quarterly analysis of financial statements for internal/external use</li><li>Work with external auditors, provide required support and address questions and follow ups timely</li><li>Improve our reporting process in our external reporting system</li><li>Update and improve disclosure and reporting documentation for increased efficiency</li><li>Assist in the monthly/quarterly accounting close for the Rail International Segment which includes:</li><li>Partner with the accounting departments at our foreign locations to form a collaborative, communicative relationship</li><li>Act as a liaison between the Chicago accounting team and the accounting departments at our foreign locations to ensure a full understanding of foreign operations and their implications on our consolidated accounting activities</li><li>Monitor activity at the Rail International holding entities, work with Tax and other departments to prepare and record journal entries at these entities</li><li>Ensure monthly activities are recorded in accordance with company accounting policies and prepare relevant journal entries</li><li>Prepare the monthly and quarterly reporting package including income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, key performance metrics, and statement of cash flows</li><li>Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Prepare the Rail International segment schedules to assist in the required disclosures for the 10-K, 10-Q and other reporting needs</li><li>Prepare financial statements for U.S. and international subsidiaries, US pension plans, governmental surveys, and other regulatory filings to be submitted to various agencies, work with external auditors and provide required support and documentation</li><li>Coordinate with accounting and technical accounting departments to research and implement new accounting standards and related reporting and disclosure requirements</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $170,000-$175,000 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>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong></p><p>• Management of emissions control implementation, including project management oversight, coordination of cross-functional teams, conducting walkthroughs, documenting processes, identifying and developing controls, and recommending improvements </p><p>• Oversee ESG data governance, internal controls and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness </p><p>• Support the integration of ESG metrics into financial reporting </p><p>• Monitor compliance with ESG regulatory reporting requirements and internal policies, including examining consistency of disclosures across various regions </p><p>• Oversee remediation of identified compliance gaps for ESG regulatory reporting disclosure efforts, which may involve updating policies, procedures and disclosures </p><p>• Coordinate cross-functionally to drive ESG disclosure best practices and support ESG operating model and governance objectives globally </p><p>• Support Global Controllership’s oversight of the SOX program </p><p>• Present internal control finding and status updates to various governance bodies such as Global Controllership leadership. Participate in financial and impact materiality assessments </p><p>• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external auditors and business partners </p><p>• Drive continuous improvement of internal processes, ensuring a robust control environment throughout the organization </p><p>• As a subject matter expert, provide comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to teams at a high technical level </p><p>• Foster a strong control mindset within the Global Controllership and Global Corporate ESG teams, and across the broader organization, promoting a culture of transparency, compliance and accountability. </p><p>• Participate in special projects for Global Controllership </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to oversee the design, implementation, and management of advanced infrastructure solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure the organization’s IT systems are secure, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. Based in Wheeling, Illinois, this position offers an opportunity to collaborate across teams and drive technological excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement reliable infrastructure solutions, including on-premises and hybrid server environments.<br>• Administer and optimize network architecture, server systems (Windows and Linux), storage solutions, and disaster recovery plans.<br>• Manage virtualization platforms such as vSphere and vCenter to enhance system performance.<br>• Oversee Active Directory, group policies, and related services to ensure seamless operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with security standards, data protection laws, and industry regulations.<br>• Monitor and analyze system performance, addressing issues promptly to minimize downtime.<br>• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to align infrastructure strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Maintain thorough documentation of system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guidelines.<br>• Provide mentorship and training to the Helpdesk Team to enhance their technical capabilities.
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled UCaaS Discovery & Migration Analyst to join our team in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. As part of this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in analyzing systems, supporting migrations, and ensuring smooth transitions in technology operations. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background in system analysis and a deep understanding of Active Directory and related tools.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed system analysis to support discovery and migration processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.</p><p>• Manage and optimize Active Directory configurations to ensure seamless integration.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft SQL Server for data analysis and system reporting.</p><p>• Support the transition and migration of UCaaS systems while maintaining operational integrity.</p><p>• Develop and maintain technical documentation for project deliverables.</p><p>• Troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues during migration phases.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges.</p><p>• Implement best practices in system analysis and migration processes.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and security protocols.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Architecture and Discovery Analyst to join our team in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing systems and defining business requirements, ensuring the seamless integration and functionality of our technology solutions. This is a long-term contract position offering an opportunity to collaborate on impactful projects and drive innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct in-depth analysis of systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage and maintain Active Directory structures, providing support and troubleshooting as needed.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft SQL Server to develop and analyze data solutions that meet business needs.</p><p>• Perform system analysis to evaluate performance, reliability, and scalability of existing and proposed solutions.</p><p>• Create detailed Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) to support the development and implementation of projects.</p><p>• Work with IBM technologies to enhance system capabilities and ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure.</p><p>• Provide recommendations for architectural improvements based on discovery and analysis.</p><p>• Support cross-functional teams in implementing technology solutions effectively.</p><p>• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance system operations.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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 Tax Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>We are seeking a dedicated <strong>RPG Programmer</strong> to join our team as part of a growing effort to maintain, enhance, and modernize our internal ERP system. This critical role involves working on our homegrown ERP system built on IBM i-series (AS/400), which supports key business operations for our organization. The position focuses largely on developing new functionality, enhancing integrations (including those with Lotus Notes), and ensuring the stability of our existing application environment.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong expertise working with <strong>RPG IV/RPGLE</strong> and a proven track record of maintaining and enhancing legacy systems while also contributing to modern development projects. We're looking for a long-term team member who brings expertise, collaboration, and a forward-thinking mindset to our dedicated IT department.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and implement new functionality for our custom ERP systems to meet evolving business needs (80% focus on new development).</li><li>Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve system issues (break/fix efforts) to ensure application stability and performance.</li><li>Enhance and maintain integrations, such as those with Lotus Notes, ensuring seamless connectivity across platforms.</li><li>Work with modern RPG programming languages, such as <strong>RPG IV/RPGLE</strong>, while leveraging best practices in code modernization and maintenance.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure system capabilities align with business objectives.</li><li>Participate in ongoing modernization efforts, including exploring AI and automation opportunities.</li><li>Document technical specifications, updates, and new functionality to maintain strong knowledge management practices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
24 HOURS/WEEK<br><br>Provide coordination and clerical support to SLT, The Board of Directors & Associate Board, and all <br>related committees.<br>• Perform all tasks associated with meeting communication and set up, including but not limited to<br>timely communication of all applicable information to expected attendees, creating and confirming <br>meetings, printing all required documents, reserving and setting up meeting area, and ordering meals <br>for meeting attendees.<br>• Serve as the primary point person for donor relationship management (CRM) system (donor database) <br>in coordination with development, marketing and accounting staff; enter donations, produce <br>acknowledgements, create/run reports and reconcile donations received with the accounting <br>department.<br>• Prepare reports assigned by collecting and analyzing information.<br>• Provide support to and serve as a liaison between the information management systems (IMS) <br>coordinator/consultant, document solutions vendor(s) and other administrative/office supply <br>vendors, scheduling service calls. ordering supplies and equipment as needed and ensuring that <br>information is secure and backed up.<br>• Design and edit graphic presentations and materials.<br>• Assist the SLT team with the execution of special events and other fund development tasks.<br>• Maintain archives and provide historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval <br>systems and recording meeting discussions.<br>• Donor touchpoint management and communication for all constituents. <br>• Maintain Executive Director/CEO schedule by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, <br>and travel. Assist Executive Director/CEO with management of daily meeting calendar.<br>• Identify administrative process deficiencies or inefficiencies and make recommendations for <br>improvement to the Executive Director/CEO.<br>• Provide communication, coordination, and clerical support to the Executive Director/CEO and <br>perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/CEO.<br>• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing <br>professional publications and establishing personal networks
<p>Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Cash Management Accountant</strong> to oversee cash operations focused on transactional accounting. The successful candidate will ensure timely and accurate processing of cash-related transactions, maintain accurate financial records, and support the organization's liquidity needs. This role requires strong attention to detail, expertise in cash reconciliation, and the ability to work with financial systems and tools.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Cash Flow Monitoring:</strong> Track daily cash balances across multiple accounts and ensure adequate funds are available to meet transactional needs.</li><li><strong>Transactional Accounting:</strong> Post cash-related journal entries in the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of transactions.</li><li><strong>Bank Reconciliations:</strong> Perform regular reconciliations of bank statements with the organization's accounting records, identifying and resolving discrepancies.</li><li><strong>Deposits and Payments:</strong> Process and record cash receipts, deposits, and outgoing payments, including vendor payments, reimbursements, and other disbursements.</li><li><strong>Cash Forecasting:</strong> Assist in cash flow forecasting by providing data on historical transactions and trends to support liquidity planning.</li><li><strong>Treasury Support:</strong> Open and close all sub accounts at banks and provide daily sub account allocations to banks.</li><li><strong>Reporting:</strong> Prepare periodic reports on cash movement, account balances, and cash transactions for management review.</li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Work closely with other teams, such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and Finance, to ensure seamless cash management operations.</li></ul><p>This positions offers an salary of $30-35/hour and comes with a full benefits package including: </p><ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)</li><li>Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match</li><li>Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year</li><li>Sick time</li><li>Tuition reimbursement opportunity</li><li>Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary</li><li>Company-paid short-term and long-term disability</li><li>Paid Parental Leave</li></ul><p>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented entry-level Paralegal to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This Contract-to-Permanent role is ideal for candidates with strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management, especially within IT settings. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to critical sourcing processes and contract approvals while developing your expertise in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist in sourcing vendors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.<br>• Negotiate terms and conditions to secure favorable agreements.<br>• Manage contract approval processes with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Analyze pricing structures and ensure alignment with budgetary requirements.<br>• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in reviewing and drafting contracts.<br>• Apply critical thinking skills to resolve complex issues related to sourcing and contract negotiations.<br>• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure contracts meet technical and operational needs.<br>• Conduct thorough research to support contract negotiations and sourcing decisions.<br>• Monitor contract performance and compliance to ensure adherence to agreed-upon terms.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Information and Data Architect to play a key role in designing and managing robust data systems that support organizational objectives. This long-term contract position is based in Chicago, IL and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to data strategy, architecture, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in data management, integration, and governance, ensuring the security and reliability of enterprise data assets.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and implement scalable data storage solutions that align with business needs.</p><p>• Develop and maintain efficient ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure smooth data flow across systems.</p><p>• Create detailed data models and database schemas to support operational and analytical requirements.</p><p>• Manage the daily operations of the data warehouse, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Implement and enforce data governance policies to maintain high standards of data integrity.</p><p>• Optimize database performance by monitoring and addressing potential issues.</p><p>• Oversee the integration of data from multiple sources, ensuring seamless synchronization and accessibility.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT security teams to implement measures that protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Work closely with stakeholders, including analysts and business teams, to align data architecture with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate technology solutions to enhance data infrastructure.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is it okay for me to start making everything pumpkin spice flavored?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with development and maintenance of critical global accounting policies and help define ongoing process for technical accounting research and global policy setting</li><li>Monitor, understand and identify potential impact of new accounting and SEC standards on financial statements and disclosures</li><li>Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the SEC</li><li>Work closely with external auditors on complex technical issues and new guidance implementation</li><li>Respond to complex, non-routine accounting inquiries related to topics such as revenue recognition, purchase accounting, acquisitions, derivatives, leases, debt and equity transactions, share-based compensation and other matters</li><li>Develop content and facilitate training sessions for relevant accounting topics</li><li>Support key customers, including Treasury, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, FP& A and operational teams as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary with substantial litigation experience to join our detail-oriented services team in Clevland, OH. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering the opportunity to grow within a dynamic legal environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in commercial transportation and insurance defense, along with strong organizational and technical skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and handle court filings, including e-filing, to ensure timely and accurate submissions.</p><p>• Manage and maintain calendars for attorneys, including scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence based on dictation or attorney instructions.</p><p>• Coordinate and support litigation processes, particularly in commercial transportation and insurance defense cases.</p><p>• Conduct research and compile information to assist attorneys in case preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and organize case files and legal records for easy accessibility.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all procedural rules and deadlines in litigation matters.</p><p>• Provide administrative support, including handling phone calls, emails, and office tasks.</p><p>• Assist with document management and retrieval during legal proceedings.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced EDI Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will focus on managing and supporting EDI processes, ensuring seamless communication between trading partners, and maintaining compliance with established standards. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a strong technical background in EDI systems and a proven ability to work independently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of EDI systems, ensuring compliance with standards such as 850, 855, 856, and 810.</p><p>• Provide functional support for EDI-related issues, including troubleshooting and resolving break/fix scenarios.</p><p>• Collaborate with trading partners to manage onboarding processes and ensure smooth integration.</p><p>• Develop and maintain EDI mapping and documentation to support data exchange requirements.</p><p>• Serve as the primary point of contact for user support, addressing inquiries and resolving technical challenges.</p><p>• Analyze and optimize existing EDI processes to improve efficiency and reliability.</p><p>• Create and update technical specifications for EDI-related projects and enhancements.</p><p>• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless data flow and process alignment.</p><p>• Stay updated on industry standards and best practices to maintain the integrity of EDI systems.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Participate in global and segment-level finance groups to complete project</li><li>Perform ad hoc value-added analyses, and provide forward-looking insight and decision support</li><li>Compile and analyze the monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidated reporting packages and supporting schedules for senior leadership</li><li>Review and consolidate monthly P& L variance commentary to provide enhanced management reporting that includes meaningful and actionable insights</li><li>Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure progress of Company against stated short-term and long-term goals</li><li>Help establish a reporting rhythm with Segment leaders in an effort to strengthen our ability to track and monitor updates to quarterly performance expectations</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of presentation materials for the Board of Directors and executive leadership</li><li>Play a key role in the development of the quarterly Operating Reviews to Global CFO, including enhancement of reporting through development of metrics that will provide management with internal and external drivers impacting financial and operational performance</li><li>Participate in the development and distribution of best practices, process documentation, and user support materials for data management tools</li><li>Demonstrate high level of customer service with business leadership and finance team</li><li>Collaborate with team to share and improve technical skills</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Duties: </strong></p><p>· Prepare, review and coordinate SEC and FERC filings, including the preparation of consolidated balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flows and drafting and compiling disclosures and supplemental information. Prepare and review supporting financial schedules for the 10-Qs and 10-K to ensure adequate disclosures. Maintain tie-out binders to support all filings.</p><p>· Interact regularly with various teams throughout the organization as well as external auditors to coordinate the timely preparation and completion of external financial filings. Work closely with team members to ensure reporting issues are being properly addressed and communicated to business units and management.</p><p>· Participate in the preparation of board presentations, investor presentations and the earnings release.</p><p>· Participate in the XBRL tagging process ensure that appropriate tags are being utilized.</p><p>· Assist with projects related to the optimization of reporting procedures and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>· Perform special projects requiring technical accounting research and analyses of financial information as needed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><p>· Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</p><p>· Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</p><p>· Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</p><p>· Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>· Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources.</p><p>· Work with various parties, both within the Controllers Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.</p><p>· Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</p><p>· May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</p><p>· Work under minimal supervision.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Systems Administrator to manage and maintain our organization's IT infrastructure. This role requires expertise in ensuring system performance, security, and seamless operations while addressing technical challenges. Join our team in Highland Park, Illinois, and contribute to optimizing our technology environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and administer Active Directory to ensure efficient access control and system authentication.<br>• Oversee Windows Server environments, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.<br>• Provide support and troubleshooting for Windows 10 systems to enhance user productivity.<br>• Collaborate with teams to deploy and maintain Dell Technologies hardware solutions.<br>• Implement and manage Citrix Technologies to facilitate secure and efficient remote access.<br>• Monitor system performance and address issues proactively to minimize downtime.<br>• Ensure compliance with security protocols and best practices across all systems.<br>• Perform regular updates and patches to maintain system integrity and reliability.<br>• Document IT processes and provide training for end-users as needed.<br>• Analyze and resolve technical problems in a timely and effective manner.
We are looking for a skilled Web Developer to join our team in Chicago, Illinois, on a long-term contract basis. This role involves enhancing and rebranding our SharePoint environment while improving usability and automating workflows. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in web technologies and a strong ability to collaborate with diverse teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the visual redesign and branding of the SharePoint environment, ensuring cohesive color schemes, logos, and layouts across all pages.<br>• Overhaul and rename existing subsites to optimize navigation and align with organizational objectives.<br>• Develop tools to support event management processes, including routing systems for seminar payments.<br>• Assess manual workflows related to partnership agreements and implement automated solutions for improved tracking and visibility.<br>• Design dashboards and workflows to enhance data accessibility and streamline team operations.<br>• Create detailed training materials and user documentation to support SharePoint adoption.<br>• Conduct training sessions to educate users on SharePoint navigation, features, and best practices.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the SharePoint environment meets functional and branding requirements.
