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205 results for Entry Level Accountant Financial Services in Chicago, IL

AR Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 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><strong>Job Description:</strong>              </p><p> </p><p>The A/R Specialist will manage the timely and accurate collection of customer receivables for the Organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection, processing, and reconciliation of outstanding receivables. position supports the Company’s objectives through building relationships with customers, working cross-functionally with departments and monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor the accurate and timely generation of customer invoices, ensuring compliance with established billing policies and procedures.</li><li>Review and verify the accuracy of invoices and other billing documents.</li><li>Maintain consistent communication with contact(s) at customer to ensure prompt payment and resolve any outstanding payment issues.</li><li>Reconciliation of assigned customer accounts to identify and address discrepancies or variances.</li><li>Investigate and resolve customer inquiries related to billing discrepancies or account issues.</li><li>Prepare and maintain accounts receivable reporting, including aging analysis and collection forecasts.</li><li>Monitor and track customer payment trends, identifying potential risks and opportunities for process improvement.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities as needed, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.</li><li>Stay up to date with industry best practices and regulations related to accounts receivable and billing.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-10T19:34:13Z
Staff Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>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]</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>Job description </strong></p><p>The <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-25T16:48:59Z
Staff Accountant
  • St Charles, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in St. Charles, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and a solid background in accounting principles.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes efficiently to maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage and maintain the general ledger to reflect all financial transactions.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Assist in month-end closing activities, ensuring all tasks are completed on time.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to support decision-making and maintain financial integrity.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounting operations and processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>- Medical</p><p>- Dental</p><p>- Vision</p><p>- STL</p><p>- LTD</p><p>- 401k</p><p>Salary</p><p>90k</p>
  • 2025-09-25T20:54:34Z
Director of Corporate Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 230000.00 - 245000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $230,000-$245,000 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>Sweater weather is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy this beautiful weather? 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>Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Lead and oversee monthly close and consolidations process including the following corporate accounting functions: revenue recognition, compensation (bonus & equity), G& A, intercompany, foreign exchange and equity.</li><li>Review journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statement analytics.</li><li>Implement methodologies for allocating corporate costs to reporting segments.</li><li>Oversee the preparation, review and audit of the local country statutory financial statements in about 16 countries.</li><li>Manage external audits and ensure timely completion of audit processes.</li><li>Present financial reports and analysis to senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>Provides SEC Reporting support with 10K and 10Q disclosures including roll forwards and supporting schedules.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and reduce cycle time in the monthly close process through the increased utilization of technology and tools.</li><li>Establish, maintain and enhance internal control policies and procedures.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including SEC reporting.</li><li>Implement and monitor internal audits to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Lead and mentor team of 13 corporate accountants, including 4 direct managers.</li><li>Create a collaborative and high-performance culture that provides professional growth for the team.</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and insights to Executive Management to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Coordinate the preparation, review, and dissemination of quarterly reports to the Audit & Finance Committee.</li><li>Assist with drafting, implementing and maintaining financial policies and procedures for company-wide use.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments including Treasury, Tax, FP& A and Business Operations to support business growth and operational efficiency.</li><li>Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and systems including PeopleSoft Financials, Oracle Cloud Consolidations, Blackline and BNA Fixed Assets.</li><li>Ensure data integrity and security within the accounting systems.</li><li>Stay current with technological advancements and recommend upgrades as needed.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2025-09-05T16:18:45Z
Accounting & Finance Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p>Non-profit organization is seeking a skilled professional to oversee general accounting operations and manage our financial transactions. Key responsibilities will include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, preparing month-end close procedures, FY audit, and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all accounting functions. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles to effectively analyze financial reports and forecasts. Experience in staff management and familiarity with non-profit organizations is preferred.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job responsibilities </strong></p><p>Responsible for all accounting and reporting operations and functions consisting of, but not limited to:<strong> </strong></p><p>1.           Operations and functions pertaining to the general ledger, accounting system (MIPS) including posting, closing and general ledger, account analysis, accounts payable, billing, aging accounts, and accounts receivable.</p><p>2.           Preparation of Monthly Interim financial statements, Journal entries for operations and investments, bank reconciliations, balance sheet, reconciliations Accounts payable and receivable, Cash flow, and others.</p><p>3.           Preparation of Daily Cash position in the operating account. </p><p>4.           Preparation of governmental and Insurance Reports.</p><p>5.           Preparation of Annual Consolidation budget</p><p>6.           Payment management system (PMS) monthly reconciliation, withdraws </p><p>7.           Prepare and submit Federal Financial Reports (FFR).</p><p>8.           Monthly and Annual Financial reporting to Administrator, Board of Directors meetings and outside sources</p><p>9.           Assisting with Annual Fiscal Year Audit schedules and reports for: Vacation Accruals, Revenues and A/P accruals, Preparation 990, assist Single Audit, Pension Audit, and Regular Audit. </p>
  • 2025-09-11T17:48:59Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-09-05T14:49:09Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are in the Services industry, based in Chicago, Illinois, and we are actively searching for a diligent Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role centers around providing top-tier support for account management, enhancing cash flow through detailed reporting and analysis, and implementing processes to track E-billing progress and reduce overdue balances.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Efficiently process customer credit applications and maintain precise records of customer credit</p><p>• Directly liaise with clients to respond to queries, provide reports, and resolve invoice discrepancies and receivable issues</p><p>• Collaborate with the billing department and attorneys to address billing and collections problems</p><p>• Actively track E-billing progress, including status reporting and resolving short-paid and rejected invoices in conjunction with the Billing department</p><p>• Contribute to the creation of best practices for E-billing monitoring, collections, and A/R management to optimize processes</p><p>• Assess delinquent accounts and suggest resolution strategies</p><p>• Handle daily processing and posting of client payments</p><p>• Coordinate with attorneys on payment-related issues, ensuring proper allocation of payments</p><p>• Process suitable credits, write-offs, and discounts on client invoices</p><p>• Prepare and monitor A/R dashboards and reports, including aging, reconciliation, and collections reports</p><p>• Carry out ad hoc reporting and other assigned tasks and projects.</p>
  • 2025-09-10T19:34:13Z
Senior Accountant – SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><p>The Senior Accountant, SEC & Financial Reporting will play a key role in both external and internal management reporting. This individual will work closely with their managers, as well as financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, regional finance teams and the corporate accounting to consolidate the Company’s results. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for the preparation of the Company’s disclosures included in its 10-Q and 10-K as well as have primary responsibility to prepare reporting to government agencies and standalone entity audits. A successful candidate for this role will be strong in both technical accounting as well as analytical skills.</p><ul><li>Preparation of consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements</li><li>Prepare consolidation and intercompany elimination entries</li><li>Coordinate monthly internal reporting and analysis package, including working with the business unit finance teams to streamline process and improve content </li><li>Prepare support to be provided to external auditors </li><li>Prepare separate entity external audited financial statements and footnotes</li><li>Assist with the optimization of consolidation and reporting procedures, including reducing the time to close and report results</li><li>Participate in assigned special projects as needed</li><li>Prepare consolidation and intercompany elimination entries</li><li>Participate in the preparation of materials for the Company’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors Meetings</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-10T20:14:04Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</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>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Collaborates and shares responsibility for the monthly close process to prepare, or review, financial statements, which encompasses maintaining all accounting records, designing, executing financial controls, and preparing financial reports for management.</p><p>• Analytically reviews monthly reported results against previous periods, plan and forecast to identify unusual activity and/or transactions.</p><p>• Preparation of capital call and distribution calculations and related notices to investors</p><p>• Journal entries to record capital contributions and distributions</p><p>• Oversee the monitoring of investment-in and capital balances, including investor statements and internal rate of return calculations</p><p>• Respond to ad hoc investor requests</p><p>• Prepare wire and ACH payment requests</p><p>• Assist with the development of the investor portal and ongoing monitoring of documents and communications.</p><p>• Supervision of new entity setup and new joint ventures ensuring all Owner/Entity requirements are documented and met.</p><p>• Support the external auditors and tax preparers to assist in their completion of an efficient audit and tax returns of the entities</p><p>• Review of tax returns</p><p>• Oversee the 1099 process and work with external tax preparers to assist in their completion of forms</p><p>• Provides overall support by investigating accounting questions, issues, and judgments and by partnering with team members from other business units to assist with accounting questions.</p><p>• Provide leadership in knowledge, training, and utilization of assigned accounting and investor software.</p>
  • 2025-09-08T17:44:21Z
Accounting Manager - (Benefits)
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $140,000-$145,000 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>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Supports the preparation of benefit plan financial statements and Form 5500 filings.</li><li>Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process by overseeing the benefits accounting team’s close. This includes the accounting for healthcare benefits, pension, and OPEB.</li><li>Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting over healthcare, pension and OPEB. Ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, and analyzes and reviews financial statements for given area of responsibility. Responsible for complete and accurate preparation of all required reports on a quarterly and annual basis.</li><li>Prepares, reviews or approves pension and OPEB account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required.</li><li>Responds to monthly and quarterly fluctuation inquiries over healthcare, pension and OPEB activity.</li><li>Support external reporting disclosure requirements as it relates to pension and OPEB.</li><li>Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that impact the Benefits Accounting team.</li><li>Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various healthcare, pension and OPEB accounts.</li><li>Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues related to benefits.</li><li>Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group.</li><li>Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>JOB SCOPE</strong></p><ul><li>Under minimal supervision, perform assigned financial accounting and/or reporting in compliance with internal reporting processes, and applicable regulatory bodies.</li><li>Proactively notify Supervisor or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</li><li>Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities.</li><li>Supervise and provide review and approval of a variety of accounting assignments</li><li>Position has significant impact to the timely completion and delivery of financial information and reports that in turn has impact on the work of those who compile the overall consolidated corporation financials. Potential financial loss to Corporation and/or its entities may result if work output fails to meet expected deadlines, accuracy, and quality.<strong> </strong></li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-28T14:09:00Z
Non Profit Part Time Bookkeeper
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Non-Profit Part Time Bookkeeper to join our team on a contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in fund accounting and proficiency in specialized systems like FUND E-Z. If you have a passion for supporting non-profit organizations through accurate financial management, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records for the organization, ensuring compliance with non-profit accounting standards.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes efficiently.</p><p>• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Utilize FUND E-Z to execute fund accounting tasks and generate detailed financial reports.</p><p>• Process payroll and other financial transactions using ADP systems.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and reports for management and board review.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to support the organization's financial goals and ensure transparency.</p><p>• Monitor funding and grants to ensure proper allocation and reporting.</p><p>• Assist in audits and provide documentation to external auditors as needed.</p><p>• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.</p>
  • 2025-09-09T18:34:21Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</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 Accounting Manager 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>Summary</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining cash flow reporting and projections, as well as covenant reporting to senior lenders and 3rd party equity partners.  </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential duties and responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the accounting integration of M& A transaction including purchase accounting, earn-out calculations, opening balance sheet and net-working capital true-ups.</li><li>Lead the tracking of investment including performance tracking and loan amortization calculations.</li><li>Create, maintain & modify general ledger reporting to support the business</li><li>Lead, motivate and develop a team of accounting professionals, specifically including AR / AP.</li><li>Perform weekly/monthly cash projections for rolling 15 months, including cash payments for investment hires, M& A and share repurchases. </li><li>Prepare lender compliance calculations, certifications and related schedules.  This includes quarterly compliance along with permitted acquisition certifications.</li><li>Prepare 3rd party equity compliance calculations, certification and related schedules.  Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting for 3rd party equity holder, including financial statements, data book and address questions as needed.</li><li>Prepare Stock Compensation entries related to M& A, Restricted Share grants/vesting, Option exercises/vesting as well as purchases & repurchases.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-28T18:54:46Z
Staff Accountant
  • Countryside, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 29.45 - 34.10 USD / Hourly
  • <p>TITLE: Staff Accountant</p><p><br></p><p>CONTENT DESCRIPTION: Job Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, preparing journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting. Additionally, this position will handle daily accounts receivable activities, customer invoicing and credits, and expense analysis while maintaining compliance with internal controls and GAAP standards. This role also partners with management to provide financial insights that support business decisions. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, adhering to required deadlines. • Prepare monthly general journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reserves. • Ensure appropriate payroll GL mapping and work with HR and ADP to resolve any payroll coding issues • Support the administration of company credit cards, including issuing new cards, updating credit limits, deactivating accounts, resolving login issues, and assisting with monthly GL coding of expenses. • Maintain accurate reports, including the daily bank activity tracker • Collaborate with warehouse team to reconcile inventory • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. • Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections. • Monitor and analyze AR aging reports, addressing any discrepancies or issues, and presenting regular reports to management • Maintain strong relationships with customers, resolving any payment or billing issues. • Assist with annual audit and tax activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion • Implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy. </p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $31/hr to $33/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information.</p>
  • 2025-09-15T19:48:46Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Woodstock, IL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 22.80 - 26.40 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Accounting Assistant to join our team in Woodstock, Illinois. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for long-term growth within a local government agency dedicated to preserving open spaces. The ideal candidate will bring a strong attention to detail and proficiency in accounting processes to support our administrative and financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and manage accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments.<br>• Handle accounts receivable tasks, including generating invoices and tracking incoming payments.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure alignment between financial records and bank statements.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks for recording and maintaining financial data with precision.<br>• Review and code invoices for proper classification and entry into accounting systems.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and documentation as needed.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.<br>• Support month-end and year-end closing activities to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Address discrepancies and resolve issues related to accounting transactions in a timely manner.
  • 2025-09-09T22:34:48Z
Senior Manager External Financial Reporting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 175000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $175,000-$185,000 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: ‘Sweater Weather is here!’ 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>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Leads the development of all SEC quarterly and annual financial reports. Ensures effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. Ensures the complete, accurate and timely submission of all external financial reporting information to the SEC. Interprets FASB/GAAP and SEC guidance to determine their impact on financial reporting matters. Manages a team of capable, high-performing accounting professionals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Active leader in the company's controllership community, as well as the overall finance community. (15%)</li><li>Manages the development of all SEC, FERC and state quarterly and annual financial reports. (15%)</li><li>Manages the internal financial reporting process and historical analyses of results of operations. (10%)</li><li>Main point of contact with the Business Unit internal reporting teams. (15%)</li><li>Liaison with external auditors, external and internal legal counsel and other external reporting contributors. (15%)</li><li>Interprets new technical guidance (FASB/GAAP, SEC, etc.) and other regulatory pronouncements and determines the impact on the company's financial reporting. (25%)</li><li>Works with Internal Audit and Manager of Accounting to ensure effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. (5%)</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-25T16:34:38Z
Accounting Supervisor
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $115,000-$120,0000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform monthly close activities including but not limited to:</li><li>Review account reconciliations for corporate close, fixed assets, and leases</li><li>Work directly with the corporate accountant and shared service center to manage/coordinate month end close</li><li>Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account recs for the corporate general ledger</li><li>Field questions/support business unit finance leads with close and consolidation questions</li><li>Accounting responsibility for and/or involvement in the following areas: </li><li>Share-based compensation </li><li>LIFO inventory</li><li>Self-insurance and worker compensation reserves</li><li>Leases</li><li>Fixed Assets</li><li>Ownership over the corporate ledger and the company’s topside ledgers</li><li>Focus on corporate controls to ensure proper compliance</li><li>Assist in coordinating and developing training materials for quarterly global accounting and finance updates</li><li>Participate in and support various process improvement initiatives, including fixed asset and lease process improvement</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-23T15:04:47Z
Property Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Property Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for month-end, quarter end and year-end close activities from balance sheet and cash account reconciliations</li><li>Manage and accounts payable and receivable activities for assigned portfolio</li><li>Produce and manage variance reports</li><li>Reconcile monthly bank statements</li><li>Manage debt and debt payments</li><li>Prepare and review properly documented journal entries.</li><li>Assist with Budgets and Forecasts as needed, working with asset management and Finance leadership.</li><li>Assist with the calculation of fees (i.e. Management and Acquisition) as needed. Identify and implement process re-engineering opportunities.</li><li>Record cash receipts, receivables and other journal entries as appropriate.</li><li>Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client.</li><li>Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual property reporting accurately and on time.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-09-16T17:38:51Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 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><u>Job description</u></strong></p><ul><li>Accounts payable set up purchase orders, enter invoices, obtain approvals from project managers, follow up on problem invoices/vendor credits. Collate invoice with checks. Maintain subcontractors certificates of insurance</li><li>Enter weekly payroll in Sage & ADP, distribute reports to project managers for approval. Track time off, apprentice union raises</li><li>Assist with tracking cash flow and change order collection</li><li>Log, track all orders, deliveries, invoices and payments</li><li>Process sale and use/lease tax</li><li>Prepare budget entry in the online system</li><li>Service dispatch, billing, and collections. Provide customers with certificates of insurance</li><li>Order office supplies and equipmentMedical/Dental, 401k & time off</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-23T13:54:09Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Accountant is responsible for general ledger accounting; including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheets and income statement accounts and bank reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will also prepare tax workpapers and assist with the annual tax return filing process.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare journal entries and assist with maintenance of general ledgers.</li><li>Process account receivables and account payables.</li><li>Process capital calls and distributions.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and distribution of financial statements.</li><li>Reconcile and maintain balance sheet and income statement accounts.</li><li>Prepare tax workpapers (i.e. fiduciary, partnership, S-Corps., etc.) and assist with the annual tax return filing process.</li><li>Function as back-up for treasury activity.</li><li>Assist with special projects assigned by management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-05T14:53:44Z
Staff Accountant
  • Oak Terrace, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Sweater Weather Season is here!’ 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>Join Us on Our Journey</strong></p><p>We are currently looking for <strong>a Staff Accountant Originations and REO </strong>to join our team.</p><p>Reporting to the Controller, Originations, this position is responsible for a wide range of accounting activities, including managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate financial reporting that follows regulations. This role assists with month-end accounting close processes, including processing accounts payable.</p><p>This position is responsible for calculating and verifying Yield Spread Premiums (YSP) and broker referral payments. Additionally, this role reconciles bank accounts and balance sheets, and partners with third parties for audit requests.</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-09-25T15:08:53Z
Accounting Manager
  • Oak Terrace, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</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><p>The Accounting Manager supervises all general accounting functions. Responsibilities will include the coordination of daily accounting operations, directing the monthly close process, coordinating the entity’s treasury operations and the preparation of accurate GAAP basis monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Specific job duties will include:</p><ul><li>The coordination of daily financing activities with the Company’s operations team, various mortgage loan brokers, title companies, and warehouse lenders. </li><li>The preparation of quarterly operating and cash forecasts, and various financial analyses as requested from time to time by the Company’s Controller.</li><li>General supervision of the accounting team including assisting where necessary with daily general ledger posting activities. This will include the preparation of interest rate lock derivative calculations, various pricing analyses, sales commission and production bonus calculations, and the periodic mark-to-market valuation of the loans held for sale inventory.</li><li>Reviewing and maintaining all balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring that all intercompany account balances and all bank account balances are reconciled.</li><li>Working with accounting team to document policies and procedures, and to establish proper controls to deter fraud.</li><li>Responsible for accurate financial management reporting including consolidated financial statements when appropriate.</li><li>Responsible for disbursements review and control, including payroll, shared services, debt reporting, lender covenants, and income tax reporting.    </li><li>Helping to train, develop and build the accounting team, providing guidance as needed. </li><li>Working with a third party valuation company to independently value retained mortgage servicing rights. </li><li>The ability to read and to comprehensively discern the appropriate accounting recognition of various legal agreements including MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase and sale agreements. </li><li>Effectively and efficiently coordinate the distribution of financial information to support regulatory compliance reporting and field examinations by warehouse lenders, tax professionals, independent audit firms, and various other third party professionals. </li><li>Provide direction and supervision over: 1) The Monthly Accounting Close Process and recognition of revenue, 2) Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to various corporate business units. 3) Administration of treasury functions with Corporate and BU accounts.</li><li>LOS System (Encompass), GL System (NetSuite), Document Management System.</li><li>Needs to be very well organized, and know where all supporting information is located. </li><li>Directs and coordinates all loan transfers to the servicing group.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-10T19:48:45Z
Staff Accountant
  • Midlothian, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Midlothian, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and supporting the organization’s overall accounting operations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of accounting principles.</p><p><br></p><p>SALARY: $90k - $130k</p><p><strong>Benefits: MED, VISION, DENTAL, 401k</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and file corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.</p><p>• Manage sales tax filings and resolve any related discrepancies.</p><p>• Record and reconcile journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger to ensure proper account balances and classifications.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial data for reporting purposes.</p><p>• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely reporting.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze financial transactions to maintain accuracy and integrity.</p><p>• Provide support for audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements within accounting operations.</p>
  • 2025-09-25T20:43:47Z
Director of Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 180000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $180,000-$220,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Director of Corporate Accounting. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><p><strong> </strong>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Corporate Accounting to join our corporate accounting team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and company policies.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results to senior management, stakeholders, and external parties as required.</li><li>Responsible for the month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating activities across departments to meet deadlines and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor performance against budgetary targets, investigate variances, and provide insightful analysis to support decision-making processes.</li><li>Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to foster their professional growth and development.</li><li>Delegate tasks effectively, prioritize workload, and ensure deadlines are met consistently.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulations, researching and interpreting complex accounting issues, and providing guidance to ensure compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments, including finance, treasury, tax, and legal, to support business initiatives and ensure alignment on accounting matters.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency, implementing changes as necessary to improve accuracy and productivity.</li><li>Lead or participate in special projects as assigned by senior management, contributing financial expertise and insights to support strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-25T17:14:09Z
Accounts Payable, Billing III
  • Naperville, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 24.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Naperville, Illinois. In this role, you will handle critical billing and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in computations, reconciliations, and record-keeping. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in financial processes within the service industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare detailed invoices, bills, and statements while ensuring accuracy in computations and amounts due.<br>• Reconcile batch control totals with source documents or computer listings to identify and correct discrepancies.<br>• Record and post receipts for cash transactions across various departments.<br>• Conduct bookkeeping tasks, including maintaining ledgers, posting charges and refunds, and verifying balances.<br>• Compute payroll amounts, applying deductions, actuarial tables, and other relevant factors.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies by accurately maintaining financial records.<br>• Utilize accounting software and tools, including Microsoft Excel and Word, to manage financial data efficiently.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to support ad hoc financial tasks and resolve billing inquiries.<br>• Monitor and process refunds, disability claims, and other financial adjustments.<br>• Maintain shipping records and reconcile costs associated with shipments and services.
  • 2025-09-12T18:09:08Z
Bookkeeper
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position within the hospitality industry, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing financial records and ensuring accuracy in accounting operations. If you have a strong background in hotel accounting and thrive in a detail-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate financial records, including day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.<br>• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes efficiently.<br>• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to organize and track financial transactions.<br>• Prepare and review financial reports to support decision-making processes.<br>• Ensure timely payment of invoices and proper documentation of transactions.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address accounting discrepancies and resolve issues.<br>• Adhere to industry standards and best practices for hotel accounting.<br>• Assist in audits and provide necessary documentation as required.<br>• Monitor cash flow and identify opportunities for financial optimization.
  • 2025-09-17T17:19:08Z
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