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195 results for Entry Level Jr Staff Accountant in Chicago, IL

Sr. Fund Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Fund 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>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Gain a thorough understanding of the Fund Accounting Department’s function within the organization, the department’s policies, procedures and best practices, and the reporting standards expected from the department for quarterly and annual financial reporting.</p><p>• Record all assigned Fund cash activity on a daily basis.</p><p>• Maintain accrual basis general ledger accounts for numerous Funds with a concentration on new, non-stabilized Funds.</p><p>• Reconcile the Fund’s bank statements on a monthly basis investigating and resolving all reconciling items monthly.</p><p>• Completion of quarterly cash flow statements and quarterly reconciliation of inter-company accounts within the given deadlines.</p><p>• Prepare thorough work papers and financial statements consistent with the department standards for quarterly reporting and annual, year-end audit reporting within the given deadlines.</p><p>• Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end audit process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed.</p><p>• Work closely with Fund Management to gain an understanding of each Fund’s investment model and impact that Fund activity has on investor returns.</p><p>• Responsible for preparing the Fund-level supporting tax return information for the outside auditors for new and non-stabilized Funds. Reconcile the variances in internal database between projected and actual tax losses and tax credit information consistent with the department standards for year-end reporting within given deadlines.</p><p>• Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end tax process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed.</p><p>• Maintain accurate, thorough, and up-to-date files including project promissory notes, cash flow distribution support, equity adjuster letters, etc.</p><p>• Provide Fund Management with quarterly updated Fund activity for input into the Funds sources and uses model; verify predetermined fields in the Fund model for accuracy.</p><p>• Assist the Fund Accounting Managers in training, mentoring and motivating Staff Accountants.</p>
  • 2025-11-13T16:34:28Z
Senior Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 128000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Newark Delaware client is looking to staff a Senior Accountant with strong SEC experience. This Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts, preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS, reconcile accounts, ensure SOX compliance, assisting with budget analysis, overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, supervising junior accounts and providing guidance on accounting principles, and support management with financial decision-making by providing data insights. The successful candidate for this role will have sharp analytical skills, excellent time management abilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Overseeing the monthly financial statement close process for assigned business units or functional areas, ensuring the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.</p><p>• Assisting in the preparation, review, and analysis of account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions.</p><p>• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p>• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting packages, including comparative analysis of current and prior period actual results for internal and external reporting.</p><p>• Collaborating with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group, and Business Units to accomplish goals.</p><p>• Participating in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP, as needed.</p><p>• Working closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>• Proactively addressing any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</p><p>• Participating in planning processes at project and departmental level.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-29T19:18:56Z
Senior Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 105000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this role is $105,000-$110,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (40%)</li><li>Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. (20%)</li><li>Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A. (20%)</li><li>Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals. (10%)</li><li>Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP. (10%)</li></ul><p><strong>JOB SCOPE</strong></p><ul><li>Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</li><li>Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</li><li>Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</li><li>Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</li><li>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.</li><li>Work with various parties, both within the Controller's 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.</li><li>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.</li><li>May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-14T18:58:58Z
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>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>
  • 2025-11-13T17:24:24Z
Senior Fixed Assets Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 98000.00 - 99000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $98,000 to $99,000 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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Fixed Assets 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</strong></p><ul><li>JV Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Perform monthly close procedures, including retirement and disposal of fixed assets, record intercompany sales of assets between JV entities, capitalization of repairs, review and record entries associated with finance leases and run depreciation.</li><li>Perform variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet fixed assets accounts in the JV Monthly/Quarterly Operating Reports and monthly/quarterly reporting to our JV partner.</li><li>Reconcile fixed asset balance sheet accounts and review of income statement for reasonableness and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual supporting schedules as required for financial reporting department in accordance with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Be the primary point of contact with departments across the organization for recording of fixed asset transactions in the JV.</li><li>Maintain the Fixed Asset subledger in SAP for rolling assets of US, Canadian, Mexican and Locomotive operations.</li><li>Ensure fixed asset transactions (capitalization, dispositions, IC transfers and depreciation) are properly recorded in accordance with company polices and all applicable balances are properly stated.</li><li>Maintain integrity of fixed asset accounts across all JV G/L entities.</li><li>Oversee all related elimination entries as required.</li><li>Maintain operating leases in ProLease where the JV is the lessee</li><li>Ensure all aspects of the lease are properly recorded in accordance with company policies.</li><li>Add, remove and update leases as needed.</li><li>Oversee proper recording of information from ProLease into the general ledger in SA.</li><li>Special Projects</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, such as providing net book value reports for potential sale transactions and impairment analyses.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2025-11-13T14:48:51Z
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>
  • 2025-11-12T17:48:54Z
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>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>Accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead co-investment processes, including equity earnings and cash forecasting, ensuring resulting information is timely, complete and accurate.</li><li>Maintain accounting and financial records, including general ledger activity.</li><li>Serve as main liaison with the company to provide timely co-investment reporting, including cash forecasts, board books, and investor specific requests.</li><li>Complete monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including the year-end audit and any tax requirements, for the company.</li><li>Maintain intensive cash process for the company to distribute funds timely to the company investor</li><li>Investor specific reports to the company investors as directed</li><li>Develop, document and maintain effective internal controls, policies and procedures over co-investment</li><li>Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions</li><li>Assist with various special projects as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-13T15:13:48Z
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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Accounting Manager. 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>Position Objective:</strong> </p><p>The objective is to maintain accurate accounting records and financial reports for complex entity structures.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ownership of general ledger and financial reporting for all assigned entities including, but not limited to: Maintain accurate books and records, Accounting period close process.</li><li>Supervise and review the work of junior staff members</li><li>Oversee the monthly and quarterly financial accounting package including, but not limited to: Balance sheet, Income statement, Statement of cash flows, Client/Management reporting, Debt and Equity investor reporting</li><li>Coordinate and oversee independent audits</li><li>Review the following: Daily and periodic general ledger entries, Financial consolidations, Account reconciliations</li><li>Ensure appropriate accounting policies and procedures are developed, maintained, and enforced</li><li>Assist with special projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2025-10-30T14:44:18Z
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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Accounting Manager. 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>Position Objective:</strong> </p><p>The objective is to maintain accurate accounting records and financial reports for complex entity structures.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ownership of general ledger and financial reporting for all assigned entities including, but not limited to: Maintain accurate books and records, Accounting period close process.</li><li>Supervise and review the work of junior staff members</li><li>Oversee the monthly and quarterly financial accounting package including, but not limited to: Balance sheet, Income statement, Statement of cash flows, Client/Management reporting, Debt and Equity investor reporting</li><li>Coordinate and oversee independent audits</li><li>Review the following: Daily and periodic general ledger entries, Financial consolidations, Account reconciliations</li><li>Ensure appropriate accounting policies and procedures are developed, maintained, and enforced</li><li>Assist with special projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2025-10-30T14:44:18Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Suite 2700, 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>We are inviting applications for the role of a Sr. Accountant at our Illinois location. In this crucial role, you will be a primary contact for our fund board members, handle client inquiries, and manage revenue and expense projections. You will also be responsible for preparing financial statements, collaborating with external auditors, and conducting analyses for senior management review. This role plays a pivotal part in our operations within the finance industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Engage with third-party administrators and external auditors for the preparation and issuance of the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings.</p><p>• Liaise with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance on all fund-related matters.</p><p>• Oversee client inquiries and manage overall fund operating procedures.</p><p>• Conduct analyses related to product development and new initiatives for review by senior management.</p><p>• Support portfolio management teams with ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor-related queries.</p><p>• Collaborate effectively with all members of the fund administration team to ensure consistent reporting and processes.</p><p>• Leverage portfolio accounting systems to manage the monthly performance reporting process.</p><p>• Consistently review the functions’ processes to enhance efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Work with third-party tax preparers to create investor tax deliverables and respond to investor-driven questions.</p><p>• Contribute to projects related to all funds in scope, including private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds, and Luxembourg funds.</p>
  • 2025-11-12T17:14:20Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 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>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>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the CPA industry. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Sr. Accountant will join our team and play a key role in our operations. This role focuses on a range of accounting duties, from maintaining accurate customer records to processing applications and monitoring accounts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Undertake account and balance sheet reconciliations</p><p>• Process bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger periodically</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries as per business requirements</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis</p><p>• Handle the month-end close process efficiently</p><p>• Utilize NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various accounting tasks.</p>
  • 2025-11-14T17:08:51Z
Senior Fund Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $125,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </em></p><p><br></p><p>Upgrade your cold weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Point of contact for funds across the company's funds platform, including registered and private funds in United States, Canada, Ireland, and Luxembourg, crossing many different fund types and jurisdictions. This role will work with the senior members of the fund administration team as well as own relationships with funds’ third- party administrators and key vendors. Preparation, review and understanding impactful issues regarding fund reporting, including net asset valuation calculations, security valuation, fund budgets & expense analysis is key to this role.</li><li>Key support contact for the company's fund board members. Partner with each fund’s third- party administrators and external auditors to prepare and issue the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings, presenting issues to fund board members for review and approval.</li><li>Coordinate effectively with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance regarding all fund-related items, including overall fund operating procedures, client inquiries, product development, management and performance fee calculations, legal document review, and revenue and expense projections.</li><li>Construct analyses regarding product development, and new initiatives, for senior management review, exercising sound business judgement and understanding of company products.</li><li>Assist portfolio management teams regarding ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor related questions.</li><li>Work effectively with all members of the fund administration team across all products to ensure consistency of reporting and processes and assist the team on projects on projects related to all funds in scope, include private funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds and Luxembourg funds as needed.  </li><li>Consistently review the functions’ processes to ensure efficiencies and highlight opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with each fund’s third- party tax preparers to generate investor tax deliverables, answering any investor driven questions related to them.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-13T16:44:29Z
Senior Tax Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$135,000 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 Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Calculate and report Section 1256 gains and losses, including mixed straddle adjustments and mark-to-market entries under Section 475(f).</li><li>Manage and reconcile tax treatment of short-term and long-term capital gains across multiple trading strategies and instruments.</li><li>Prepare and review Schedule K-1s for complex partnership structures, ensuring accurate allocations of income, deductions, and partner capital.</li><li>Perform detailed analysis of investment portfolios for tax characterization and compliance with IRS regulations.</li><li>Monitor tax law changes related to financial instruments and trading activity; provide guidance on implications for clients or firm entities.</li><li>Assist in tax planning, compliance, and strategy implementation for entities making Section 475(f) elections.</li><li>Review and document tax positions, supporting workpapers, and research memos.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-11-11T14:44:02Z
Senior Tax Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$125,000 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 holidays are here! Time to fall into a job that role you've always dreamed of.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Successful candidates will be proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of clearly communicating tax concepts. They should demonstrate strong analytical abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.</p><ul><li>Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations at the company, and each vertical, to streamline cross-functional workflows.</li><li>Review federal and state income tax returns, K-1s, extensions, quarterly payments, and taxable income estimates.</li><li>Support growing verticals by coordinating nexus assessments and state/local registrations (DOR, sales/use, withholding/payroll, city/local as applicable) and build a complete compliance calendar to support the tax function.</li><li>Coordinating across various verticals and business units to ensure accurate and timely reporting and compliance.</li><li>Lead targeted multi-state sales & use tax research to confirm taxability and rates by jurisdiction; maintain a concise taxability matrix, and coordinate with Finance to keep exemption certificates current.</li><li>Assist in tax registrations, state filings, and obtaining necessary tax clearances for multiple entities.</li><li>Handle federal and state tax notices, including research, response drafting, and timely resolution.</li><li>Draft and review tax workpapers and documentation supporting compliance filings and audits.</li><li>Provide support on various consulting projects, including state tax research, property tax assessments, and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including coordination with external advisors and addressing investor tax-related inquiries.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of processes to enhance compliance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to ensure timely compliance with state and federal tax requirements.</li><li>Support diligence processes related to acquisitions and transaction tax matters.</li><li>Manage administrative tasks within the tax function, contributing to the efficiency of internal processes.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-14T15:04:10Z
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>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>Overview </strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Group Leader and Sr. Manager of the Individual/Foundation Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis and project management within the group.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Maintenance and review of general ledgers, including preparation of accounting entries for the day-to-day transactions and other activity.</p><p>• Preparation and review of electronic tax work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations and partnerships, including analysis of tax issues.</p><p>• Preparation and review of financial analysis such as tax projections, cash flow and liquidity planning and budgets.</p><p>• Preparing and maintaining periodic reports, including personal financial statements for family members, private foundation financial reports, summaries of property expenses, valuable articles and insurance policies.</p>
  • 2025-11-12T17:24:07Z
Cost Accounting Manager
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 135000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>Join a fast-paced and innovative startup environment in the manufacturing and technology sector. We are building a best-in-class finance organization to support rapid growth and are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, build-and-scale culture. You will work closely with a highly regarded and supportive hiring manager dedicated to developing talent and achieving excellence.</p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented <strong>Manager, Cost Accounting & Inventory</strong> to oversee inventory valuation, cost accounting procedures, and related operational processes. This essential role ensures accurate financial reporting and provides key insights to support strategic operational decisions. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in inventory systems, cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a startup manufacturing or technology environment, making a direct impact on our financial performance and growth trajectory.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Manage</strong> inventory accounting processes, including perpetual tracking, weighted average cost calculations, and reconciliations.</li><li><strong>Collaborate</strong> with supply chain and operations teams to maintain precise inventory movements and valuations.</li><li><strong>Lead</strong> cycle count and physical inventory reviews, investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to resolve recurring issues.</li><li><strong>Prepare</strong> detailed cost analysis reports, including production variance evaluations and margin assessments.</li><li><strong>Maintain</strong> and refine costing methodologies, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards (e.g., US GAAP).</li><li><strong>Support</strong> pricing strategies and profitability assessments for new and existing product lines.</li><li><strong>Oversee</strong> monthly close processes related to inventory and cost accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting.</li><li><strong>Implement</strong> and optimize inventory management systems, acting as a subject matter expert for system configurations.</li><li><strong>Drive</strong> process improvements across inventory and cost accounting workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.</li><li><strong>Mentor</strong> and guide entry-level staff or team members on best practices in inventory and cost management, fostering a collaborative environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>401(K) with company matching.</li><li>Generous paid time off (vacation, holiday pay, etc.).</li><li>Stock options.</li><li>Hybrid work model (2-3 days remote).</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a high-growth startup.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-18T13:58:54Z
Senior Accountant
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Des Plaines, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting practices, and supporting organizational objectives. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate closely with leadership and support the financial success of our company.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller to develop and achieve financial objectives and prepare monthly financial statements, including profit and loss reports and balance sheets.</p><p>• Oversee general accounting tasks such as payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash control, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Conduct thorough reviews of financial entries, identify inconsistencies, and make necessary corrections before finalizing reports.</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals analysis, and proper revenue and expense allocation.</p><p>• Cross-train in all accounting functions to provide backup support during team absences and maintain smooth operations.</p><p>• Handle sales tax reporting for both product sales and purchases, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.</p><p>• Supervise fixed asset accounting processes, including depreciation calculations and general ledger reconciliations.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, including participation in financial reviews and budget meetings.</p><p>• Partner with the Controller during financial audits, sales tax audits, and income tax reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce redundancies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits: 401K with 3% profit sharing contribution</strong></p><p><strong>Medical- 100% paid for employee- Blue cross plan </strong></p><p><strong>Vacation and holiday pay</strong></p>
  • 2025-11-13T19:44:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this FULLY REMOTE position is $150,000-$155,000 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><u>Position Details</u></strong></p><ul><li>Assist partners in consulting with closely held businesses and individual clients on financial and tax planning matters</li><li>Review tax returns, including consolidated or multi-state business returns, complex pass-through entities and complex individuals</li><li>Identify and research tax planning and compliance issues</li><li>Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts</li><li>Coach and mentor junior level staff</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-10-29T14:59:03Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $100,000 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><em>Primary Responsibilities:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Maintain construction/development project-related records, including contracts and processing of change orders</li><li>Reviews and processes construction/development contracts, and contract change orders</li><li>Reconcile month end bank accounts</li><li>Manage construction pay applications </li><li>Coordinate with title companies and subcontractors to ensure proper waivers are being tracked</li><li>Maintain project level financials and general ledgers as well as the construction entity as a whole</li><li>Project budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Assist controller with forecasting potential projects in the pipeline</li><li>Project cost control and evaluation during construction</li><li>Coordination of the construction payment process</li><li>Provide ongoing support for construction projects including solicitation subcontractor insurance certificates, Close-out documents and other related items.</li><li>Implement new processes to make the overall construction process more efficient </li><li>Document and track Owner and Subcontractor contracts and change orders</li><li>Generate standard and ad hoc reports as required</li><li>Assist with various and ad hoc financial projects</li><li>Other duties may be assigned</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-13T19:03:32Z
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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior 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>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly/quarterly consolidated financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Shareholders’ Equity Statement and Statement of Cash Flows)</li><li>Assist with the monthly consolidation and elimination process</li><li>Assist with the preparation of Bank Reporting and related processes</li><li>Assist in analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual region/country financial information to ensure compliance with Global Accounting Policies and GAAP</li><li>Assist with the implementation of system, financial reporting and general process enhancements which ensure the consistent application of best practices across all locations</li><li>Assist in preparation of footnote related schedules for External filings</li><li>Review and perform analytics and explain variances on regional and consolidated financial results</li><li>Assist with coordination of collection from international finance teams of required financial and non-financial information for external reporting, effectively communicating underlying requirements and concepts</li><li>Lead special projects and assist with ad hoc requests, as needed</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2025-11-12T16:33:54Z
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>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 Project 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>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Will support project teams with timely, accurate and meaningful financial information. This individual will be responsible for preparation of monthly payment requests, coordination of all subcontractors change orders, payments, contracts and waivers/affidavits. Review project budget and cost for accuracy, analyze budget variances and potential fee changes and assist in positive cash flow while meeting accounting standards and best practices.</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-11-12T17:18:55Z
Sr. Corporate Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 96000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $96,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </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 Senior Corporate Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Joint Venture Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Perform monthly close procedures, including coordination with operations contacts on appropriate support for various revenue and expense accruals, compiling and understanding supporting data for utilization revenue lease entries, recording and maintaining recurring monthly entries, and researching the appropriate ledger coding for various miscellaneous transactions.</li><li>Own the preparation and issuance of the internal JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of key performance highlights and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual supporting schedules as required for financial reporting department in accordance with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Be the primary point of contacts with departments across the organization for recording of transactions in the JV entities.</li><li>Assist in maintaining an effective control environment by executing controls to ensure compliance with established accounting policies.</li><li>Reconciliation and Account Analysis</li><li>Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and review of income statement for reasonableness and accuracy.</li><li>Understand the full end to end process for recording transactions, develop and propose process improvements.</li><li>Perform analysis of JV accounts to enable others to understand the nature of transactions and key drivers of activity.</li><li>Joint Venture Monthly Reporting to JV Partner</li><li>Own the preparation and issuance of the external JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of statement of cash flow and compilation of other reporting requirements.</li><li>Special Projects</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, which may include various accountings initiatives, systems projects, internal reporting, and other analysis deemed appropriate.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2025-11-11T14:44:02Z
Financial Analyst/Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</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 Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.</p><ul><li>Complete various reports for accounting; itemize transactions on various reports into spreadsheets.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis on retail performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Analyze sales, margins, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability</li><li>Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with retail goals.</li><li>Monitor retail department budgets to ensure adherence and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP</li><li>Reconcile accounts related to retail operations, including inventory and accounts payable.</li><li>Track and analyze key retail metrics such as inventory turnover, foot traffic, and basket size.</li><li>Utilize retail POS systems to extract and analyze data.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Enhance retail reporting systems to improve data visibility for stakeholders</li><li>Accounts Receivable:</li><li>  - Process and reconcile all customer invoices and payments.</li><li>  - Research and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate customer account records.</li><li>  - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports.</li><li>  - Assist in the collection of outstanding debts.</li><li>Accounts Payable:</li><li>  - Process and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate vendor records.</li><li>  - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts payable reports.</li><li>  - Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.</li><li>  - Assist with vendor relations.</li><li>Sales Tax:</li><li>  - Prepare and file monthly/quarterly sales tax returns accurately and on time.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate sales tax records and reconciliations.</li><li>  - Research and stay updated on sales tax laws and regulations.</li><li>  - Assist with audits and tax examinations.</li><li>Developing spreadsheet.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-12T16:48:41Z
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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘The holidays are 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><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p><em> This Accounting Supervisor role involves various general ledger and project tasks that focus on positively impacting our business while also creating an environment for accelerated learning and development. This role is a key contributor in the day-to-day and long-term strategic initiatives of the finance team.  </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Business analysis of operations to identify process improvements within the accounting team</li><li>General ledger accounting work as necessary (including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, monthly account analysis, etc.)</li><li>Oversight of outsourced multiple accountants and analysts in our shared service center</li><li>Project manage multiple key initiatives for the Accounting Manager including projects that report to senior management</li><li>Assisting in oversight of internal and external audits</li><li>Analyze monthly variances and communicate findings to key stakeholders</li><li>Support monthly forecasting process, and provide input to the team</li><li>Support and lead various processes related to the annual planning and budget cycles</li><li>Lead ad-hoc projects to support and drive the business</li><li>Support and lead a team of staff accountants on the General Ledger team</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-12T18:18:45Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Plainfield, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 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>Spring will be here before you know it! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather when it gets here? 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>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers.</li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-14T19:04:54Z
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