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198 results for Financial Reporting Accountant 1 3 Years Experience in Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Ensure monthly activities are recorded in accordance with the company's accounting policies and prepare relevant journal entries for areas including recording and tracking of accrued expenses, work in process (WIP), revenue accruals, and prepaid expenses, amongst others.</li><li>Prepare monthly trend analysis reports</li><li>Assist in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly reporting package by investigating and documenting income statement and balance sheet variances and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Display a knowledge of intercompany processes and effectively ensure all intercompany transactions are appropriately offset</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>Assist in maintaining an effective control environment by executing controls to ensure compliance with established accounting policies</li><li>Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly</li><li>Effectively document reconciliations and other supporting schedules to enable reviewers to quickly understand and assess them</li><li>Understand the full end to end process for recording transactions and develop and propose process improvements</li><li>Perform analysis of balance sheet accounts to enable others to understand the nature of transactions and key drivers of activity</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, such as documentation of business processes, process improvement recommendations</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-05T16:04:49Z
Staff Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting the organization’s goals. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting practices and a strong background in the design and construction industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary: up to $95k</p><p>Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established guidelines.</p><p>• Manage project accounting processes, including cost tracking and revenue recognition.</p><p>• Utilize Deltek Vantagepoint software to streamline accounting operations and reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across the organization to provide financial insights and support decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation.</p><p>• Conduct regular audits and reviews to maintain the integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to address financial inquiries and provide solutions.</p><p>• Monitor budgets and forecasts to identify trends and recommend adjustments.</p><p>• Assist in preparing tax filings and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.</p><p>• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting processes and systems.</p>
  • 2025-09-04T13:24:24Z
Staff Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</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 Staff 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>The accounting team has been instrumental in building new reporting, process improvement, launching new initiatives and supporting our increasing employee base. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in the financial close process and will be responsible for preparing accounting journals, reviewing and entering client invoices, preparing allocation files, and performing month-end balance sheet account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, poised, and able to communicate with junior and senior executives both inside as well as outside the firm. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Support the accounting department through direct coordination with other Staff Accountants, the Accounting Manager, and the Controller</li><li>Prepare journals (prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, revenue recognition, etc.) and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end and quarter-end close processes</li><li>Assist the A/R Coordinator with preparation of client and intercompany invoices when needed</li><li>Assist with the accounts payable process by preparing and importing allocation files into our accounting system, NetSuite</li><li>Reconcile daily bank activity and perform broader bank reconciliations during month-end close</li><li>Assist with the year-end audit and budgeting processes</li><li>Document relevant US processes and procedures and update current documentation, as needed</li><li>Assist with special projects and provide support to other positions in the department, as needed</li></ul><p> <em>To apply to this hybrid position, please email [email protected]</em></p>
  • 2025-08-07T13:48:42Z
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
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: ‘Street Festival 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>The Position: </strong></p><ul><li>Point of contact for several of the company's 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 our 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 our 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 hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds and Luxembourg funds as needed. </li><li>Utilize Advent Geneva portfolio accounting system to manage monthly performance reporting process </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>
  • 2025-08-06T13:39:05Z
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
Entity Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 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 Entity 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>Overview </strong></p><p>The Entity Group provides accounting, tax, financial management, legal and transaction support services to numerous entities holding proprietary, private equity and venture capital investments across a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, insurance, life sciences, hospitality, healthcare and services, among others. The Accountant position reports to the Managers in the Entity Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis, project management, and leadership skills in the oversight of several entities within the group.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Will be assigned to a slate of investment entities; responsible for all aspects of such entities’ accounting, tax, legal and financial management and analysis functions.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger accounting for assigned entities including preparing journal entries for investment activity, cash disbursements, cash receipts, payment of expenses and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>• Prepare the tax projections and tax return workpapers for assigned entities (partnerships and corporations) including identification and resolution of tax issues with managers, in consultation with in-house tax experts.</p><p>• Provide transaction support to the family investment organizations, including drafting board packages and preparing treasury entries upon closing.</p><p>• Interpret governing documents (e.g. operating agreements and by-laws) and apply the provisions of the governing documents to the management and accounting for an entity.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day business and accounting support to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc.</p><p>• Identify, develop and assist with the execution of improvements to internal processes.</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-08-07T13:24:30Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 135000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $135,000-$145,000 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>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>PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process. Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting. 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. (20%)</li><li>Prepares, reviews or approves account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required. (25%)</li><li>Prepares the monthly reporting packages for corporate entities including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for corporation- for use in Board and Senior Management reporting and external reporting. (10%)</li><li>Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). (5%)</li><li>Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts. (15%)</li><li>Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (10%)</li><li>Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group. (10%)</li><li>Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals. (5%)</li></ul>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
Sr. Accountant - M&A/Technical Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 105000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $105,000-$115,000 plus bonus and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Sweater weather is just around the corner’ 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>About the role</strong></p><p>Our holding company team is looking for a Senior Accountant to help support our continued growth. This individual will take a lead role in our technical accounting/M& A process growth. You will build relationships with and help support finance leads across the portfolio. You will also collaborate with the CFO to set and execute strategic priorities for the business. As our business continues to grow, the Senior Accountant will have opportunities to lead others and step into a Controller-level role. This role reports directly to the Group Controllers with regular interaction with the CFO.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain consistent accounting practices across portfolio companies.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate month-end accounting closes for portfolio companies and holding company.</li><li>Assist with preparation of consolidated financial reports for the holding company.</li><li>Oversee offshore and potential US-based resources</li><li>Support the financial onboarding of newly acquired companies and their finance leaders.</li><li>Manage audit work for the holding company and its portfolio companies.</li><li>Support the building of annual budgets across the portfolio.</li><li>Assist organization-wide initiatives such as system migrations, improving processes & controls, compliance with accounting guidelines, metrics tracking, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
Accounting Manager
  • Lincolnwood, 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>High-End Firm looking to build new team quickly due to rapid expansion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p>·      Assist will all aspects of accounting;, financial statements, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, revenue recognition, and various special analyses</p><p>·      Manage all payments made for debts, bank loans, and other large quantities of money</p><p>·      Monitor cash and funding balances</p><p>·      Assist in review and analyze quarterly/annual financial reports</p><p>·      Advise on financial analyses and decision-making matters with management</p><p>·      Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors</p><p>·      Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting</p><p>·      Managing all aspects of the General Ledger</p><p>·      Assisting in the annual budgeting process</p><p>·      Ensuring company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements</p>
  • 2025-08-08T15:24:07Z
Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this hybrid position is $80,000-$90,000 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>Summary:</u></strong></p><p>Maintains client financial records including preparation of financial statements and tax returns, related</p><p>schedules, and reports. Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a</p><p>related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the</p><p>accounting field. Relies on instructions and per-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em><u>Essential Duties and Specific Responsibilities</u></em><u>:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Perform general accounting and bookkeeping duties and make required adjustments to</li><li>clients QuickBooks files</li><li>Assist in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses,</li><li>and exempt organizations.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of sales tax and payroll tax returns</li><li>Develops an understanding of firm philosophy, values and tax opinions</li><li>Contributes to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and</li><li>attentive service</li><li>Establishes good working relationships with all partners and staff members</li><li>Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and imagination in approaching work</li><li>Performs such other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
  • 2025-08-28T14:18:54Z
Assistant Controller
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for a finance expert who excels at managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and team leadership. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records and supporting organizational goals through strategic financial management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the financial close process to maintain accurate and reliable accounting records.<br>• Prepare financial reports that adhere to compliance standards and organizational requirements.<br>• Develop, monitor, and evaluate budgets to align with organizational objectives.<br>• Conduct financial forecasts and analyze variances between actual results and budgets, providing actionable recommendations.<br>• Implement and enhance cash management strategies to ensure liquidity and financial stability.<br>• Guide and mentor the accounting team, promoting continuous improvement and attention to detail.<br>• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies in all financial operations.<br>• Utilize accounting software systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency.<br>• Support audits by providing accurate documentation and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing functions to maintain operational efficiency.
  • 2025-08-28T14:14:09Z
Lead Financial Analyst
  • Wood Dale, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000 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 Lead Financial Analyst. 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>This is a highly visible role provides information and conducts analysis on total company financial performance, outlook, and plan. You will analyze business unit performance and coordinate interactions with business unit finance leaders to optimize our financial processes and results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze business unit performance on a monthly and quarterly basis focusing on critical business drivers</li><li>Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting efforts, setting timelines and coordinating with team members to define deliverables</li><li>Establish a relationship with Group VPs of Finance, business unit controllers and corporate staff</li><li>Lead month and quarter end close processes, tracking and communicating financial results to senior leadership</li><li>Maintain financial reporting systems and tools, partnering with IT to suggest and implement system enhancements</li><li>Develop various financial models such as debt offerings, financial projections and rating agencies</li><li>Assess applicability and lead adoption of improvements and enhancements on existing processes (e.g. Robotic Process Automation)</li><li>Monitor and assess the Company's internal control environment. Provide recommendations for enhancements and best practices</li><li>Special projects as assigned or directed such as acquisition analysis, Board presentations, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-08T18:29:02Z
Division Controller
  • Downers Groe, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 170000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Division Controller to join a prominent steel manufacturing company based in Lisle, Illinois. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic insights to drive divisional growth. The ideal candidate will excel in financial planning and analysis, team management, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and manage accounting operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.<br>• Prepare accurate financial statements and conduct variance analyses to support decision-making.<br>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and implement robust internal controls to protect division assets.<br>• Lead financial planning and analysis efforts, including developing forecasting models and profitability assessments.<br>• Collaborate with divisional leadership to align financial strategies with organizational objectives.<br>• Mentor and guide the finance team, fostering skill development and high performance.<br>• Identify opportunities to optimize operational efficiency and improve financial outcomes.<br>• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support the division’s growth initiatives.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and support business goals.<br>• Oversee month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • 2025-08-19T17:14:18Z
Controller
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a highly skilled Controller to oversee the financial operations of our organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a strong background in financial management and reporting who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The Controller will play a pivotal role in advising leadership on financial strategies and ensuring the organization’s fiscal health. Email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle at 630- 368-1175 benefits include medical, dental, profit sharing, vacation and full benefit package plus bonus</p><p>salary up to 155k plus bonus. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Provide strategic financial recommendations to management to support business objectives.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to align financial planning with organizational goals.</p><p>• Oversee budgeting processes and monitor financial performance against targets.</p><p>• Maintain and improve internal financial controls and accounting processes.</p><p>• Conduct regular reviews of financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, tax regulations, and reporting standards.</p><p>• Manage cash flow and forecast financial needs to support operational requirements.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to create detailed financial models and reports.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the finance team to promote growth and efficiency.</p><p>Email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle at 630- 368-1175 </p>
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z
SEC Reporting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is it okay for me to start making everything pumpkin spice flavored?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with development and maintenance of critical global accounting policies and help define ongoing process for technical accounting research and global policy setting</li><li>Monitor, understand and identify potential impact of new accounting and SEC standards on financial statements and disclosures</li><li>Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the SEC</li><li>Work closely with external auditors on complex technical issues and new guidance implementation</li><li>Respond to complex, non-routine accounting inquiries related to topics such as revenue recognition, purchase accounting, acquisitions, derivatives, leases, debt and equity transactions, share-based compensation and other matters</li><li>Develop content and facilitate training sessions for relevant accounting topics</li><li>Support key customers, including Treasury, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, FP& A and operational teams as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-11T17:28:51Z
Senior accountant
  • Oakbrook, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in Oakbrook, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone with strong expertise in general ledger management and financial analysis. The role involves overseeing critical accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and contributing to the month-end close process.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and perform month-end close procedures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, analyzing and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Conduct account reconciliations and review financial data for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Handle bank reconciliations, identifying and addressing any variances.<br>• Analyze financial data to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline and enhance accounting processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.<br>• Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
  • 2025-09-05T18:13:44Z
Credit/Collections Supervisor/Manager
  • Oak, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>The Collections Supervisor will oversee the collection efforts and delinquency controls of the company, ensuring money owed is billed and received correctly and promptly. This role will offer growth potential, a salary between 95K and 110K plus discretionary bonus, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K and paid time off. </p><p><br></p><p>How You Will Help</p><p>• Hires & trains new collectors in the Collections department.</p><p>• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.</p><p>• Supervises and manages the Collections assignments and priorities.</p><p>• Researches, develops, and facilitates collection & lien procedures according to company policies.</p><p>• Ensures proper preparation and delivery of letters, notices, and other communications regarding delinquent accounts internally (Sales) & externally (Customers).</p><p>• Conducts, or assists third parties in conducting, skip-tracing according to established practices.</p><p>• Negotiates with customers to amend repayment terms, as appropriate.</p><p>• Recommends legal action for specific accounts and follows through as necessary.</p><p>• Communicates the status of delinquent accounts to the Senior Credit & Collection Manager or other appropriate personnel.</p><p>• Initiates repossession steps when authorized; maintains thorough records of actions taken in repossession and selling.</p><p>• Contacts creditors and consults attorneys as needed for settlements on bankrupt accounts.</p><p>• Reviews accounts and recommends for charge-off as appropriate; supervises approved accounts’ charge-off procedure and reports it to credit reporting agencies..</p><p><br></p><p>What You Will Bring</p><p>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p><p>• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, customer relations software, AS400 and Microsoft D365.</p><p>• Knowledge of both secured and unsecured debt. </p><p>• Basic understanding of applicable state and federal collection laws including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.</p><p>• Associate’s degree in finance required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.</p><p>• At least five years of experience in collection and credit work, with at least one in a supervisory or managerial position.</p><p>• At least 3 years’ experience with liens as it pertains to GM/Contractors</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-18T13:14:12Z
Staff Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</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 Staff 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><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Performs monthly and quarterly financial close activities including preparation of month-end journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.</li><li>Examines trial balances and transactional level detail to identify and resolve issues and develop a more in depth understanding of the business as necessary.</li><li>Analyzes balance sheet and income statement account fluctuations over multiple periods to identify trends and better assist segment teams with management of the business.</li><li>Assists with implementation of any new accounting pronouncements and provides feedback to commercial teams as to how these pronouncements will impact their business.</li><li>Identify and help to eliminate non-value-added activities within the team.</li><li>Establishes new controls and procedures as needed to enhance accounting control environment.</li><li>Ensures that financial reporting requirements to meet Duracell internal reporting deadlines are met. </li><li>Ensures compliance with Duracell’s Standard Practice Instructions, Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, and FCPA. </li><li>Assist on Corporate FP& A; Budget, Fcst, Outlook process.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-07T13:48:42Z
Associate Vice President of Technical Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 200000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $200,000-$240,000 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 Associate Vice President of Technical 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>The Role</strong></p><p>The Associate Vice President of Technical Accounting will report directly to the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. This role will be responsible for providing accounting support for transactions, including being a lead representative in the due diligence process, advising on and analyzing deal structures, and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of complex transactions. A successful candidate for this role must have proven experience with technical accounting research; strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to summarize complex issues to senior management and other stakeholders; and strong organizational skills with the ability to follow projects through to completion with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p><br></p><p>•Assist the company's Transactions and Portfolio Growth team in evaluating potential transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, capital commitments, and other investments</p><p>•Advise on the structuring of transactions and consult on proposed transactions, including consolidation assessments</p><p>•Assist in accounting-related diligence materials, coordinate with external advisors, and review transaction documents</p><p>•Perform complex accounting research, most notably under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and prepare or review technical accounting memos to support conclusions</p><p>•Lead purchase accounting, including review of internal and third-party valuations</p><p>•Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure transactions are appropriately accounted for and disclosed</p><p>•Oversee the monthly Development and Asset Management Committee process</p><p>•Prepare presentations or summaries to communicate transaction impacts to stakeholders, including executive leadership</p><p>•Prepare and/or review certain disclosures in the Company’s SEC filings</p><p>•Work with the Company’s external auditors to provide support on technical accounting conclusions and valuations</p><p>•Demonstrate a commitment to the company's core values</p>
  • 2025-08-28T16:14:13Z
Accounting & Finance Associate
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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><u>Job Description:</u> </strong></p><p> </p><p>This individual will assist the Controller in all fund and company-related accounting and reporting duties. The qualified candidate must have demonstrated experience in general ledger maintenance, understanding of GAAP accounting principles, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u> </strong></p><p> </p><p>•       Monitor cash balances of multiple Funds, GPs, and the management company</p><p>•       Initiate wire transfers and ACH payments to vendors, investors, and employees</p><p>•       Assist with quarterly financial statement packages to investors </p><p>•       Assist in managing audit and tax engagements</p><p>•       Assist in drafting Capital Call Notices and Distribution Notices for multiple Funds and GPs</p><p>•       Review monthly bills for payment and calculate allocation of expenses</p><p>•       Create bills for quarterly monitoring fees and portfolio company reimbursements</p><p>•       Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and bank fee analysis (cash and other assets) and record journal entries for approximately 15 partnerships</p><p>•       Compile monthly cash transfer logs (external, internal and wire confirmations)</p><p>•       Create monthly restricted stock list and other compliance related items </p><p>•       Maintain various files and records, ensuring organization and relevance</p>
  • 2025-08-07T14:13:56Z
Senior Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $90,000-$95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Summer is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm 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><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p>·      Perform monthly close activities including but not limited to:</p><p>·      Prepare monthly financial reporting package to executive management</p><p>·      Work directly with the shared service center to manage and coordinate corporate month end close</p><p>·      Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account recs for the corporate general ledger</p><p>·      Field questions/support business unit finance leads with close and consolidation questions</p><p>·      Accounting and disclosure responsibility for and/or involvement in the following areas:</p><p>·      Share-based compensation</p><p>·      Derivatives and hedging (Fx and interest rate swaps)</p><p>·      LIFO inventory</p><p>·      Self-insurance reserves</p><p>·      Debt covenant calculations</p><p>·      Pension</p><p>·      Goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis</p><p>·      Acquisition accounting</p><p>·      Maintain and update the company’s accounting policies specific to the above areas</p><p>·      Assist in coordinating and developing training materials for quarterly global accounting and finance updates</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2025-08-07T16:34:01Z
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: ‘Sweater Weather season is just around the corner!’ 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>As the <strong>Accounting Manager, </strong>you will play a leadership role within the Accounting Department and report directly to the Divisional Assistant Controller. This position requires technical and leadership skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment by reporting on, analyzing, and influencing the accounting processes and internal controls performed by the company's corporate functions (such as pricing, legal, and warranty). You will act as a thought leader on a range of technical accounting, internal control, and finance related issues. In addition to core accounting roles and responsibilities, you will be a leader in driving projects, as well as identifying new performance improvement opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Review monthly general journal entries, income and balance sheet statements, account reconciliations, and various other accounting statements and reports as appropriate to support an accurate and timely monthly financial close for the Division.</li><li>Maintain integrity of general ledger transactions.</li><li>Ensure that all financial statements are presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and appropriate financial variance analyses are provided timely to management. If in a Division outside North America ensure the financials are also presented appropriately in other forms required for Statutory reporting (i.e. IFRS, German GAAP, etc.)</li><li>Mentor and guide staff with questions and accounting issues.</li><li>Lead the team to accomplish personal and professional goals.</li><li>Develop strong working relationships with coworkers and other departments.</li><li>Navigate and extracting data from financial systems to investigate and resolve outstanding items as appropriate.</li><li>Write quarterly balance sheet fluctuation narratives to support the external financial reporting process and external audit.</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and helping to support the identification of the underlying root causes.</li><li>Partner with other finance and non-finance groups to support design and implement process improvements.</li><li>Perform periodic testing for compliance with written policies and procedures as part of the overall SOX program.</li><li>Assist in the continued development and documentation of SOX-related policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Provide timely communication to the Divisional Controller or other management to support effective resolutions</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-28T14:04:35Z
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>
  • 2025-09-05T14:24:22Z
Internal Audit Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 145000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $145,000-$155,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</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>About The Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>The Internal Audit Business Process Manager is part of the North America Internal Audit team, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, identify and mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve business processes. This position also serves as a resource and advisor on process and control related matters. Excellent critical thinking, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to effectively and persuasively collaborate with all business and process areas are key components of this role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> What You'll Accomplish</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining Internal Audit methodology documentation, including: testing approach and templates, work programs, and reporting templates</li><li>Assist in performing risk assessments to identify key business, operational, and financial risks and ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place</li><li>Manage the end-to-end SOX program including scoping, walkthroughs, operating effectiveness testing remediation and reporting</li><li>Assist control owners in understanding how to successfully document and retain evidence of Information Used in Control (IUC) / Information Produced by Entity (IPE)</li><li>Understand Segregation of Duties and support in risk identification, monitoring, mitigation, and remediation</li><li>Analyze SOC 1 (System and Organizational Controls 1) Reports to assess the service organizations internal controls over financial reporting and ability to meet control objectives</li><li>Oversee the execution of audit and advisory reviews, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring agreed-upon audit objectives are met and audit missions are properly managed. Scope includes: control testing, financial audits, operational audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews for all North American business</li><li>Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership through oral presentations and written reports, effectively communicating results, areas of concern, and proposed corrective actions</li><li>Monitor and report on the status of action plans agreed by management, and provide periodic reports on the status of internal audit activities, results, and progress against the annual audit plan</li><li>Coordinate and communicate with the external audit team</li><li>Stay updated with changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and recommend necessary adjustments to internal control systems and processes</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors</li></ul>
  • 2025-08-18T15:53:46Z
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