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Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. In this role, you will be a key resource on the finance team through contributions to the general ledger closing process, leading transactional processes and participating in improvement projects . Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of global finance and general ledger reporting structure.</li><li>Perform as a key resource in the month end close process.</li><li>Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations.</li><li>Lead certain ongoing processes including vendor management.</li><li>Support administration of corporate card program and expense reporting software and related company policies.</li><li>Assist with the external financial statement audit.</li><li>Participate in process improvement projects within the finance team.</li><li>Reports to Senior Corporate Accountant, Assisting the Accounting Director, Tax Director, and other finance managers with cross-functional and compliance-based projects</li></ul>
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Elmhurst, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
AccountantWe are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant who enjoys working in a collaborative, team-focused environment and is looking to make a long-term impact within a growing manufacturing organization. This role is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.</li><li>Process and review customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner.</li><li>Record and reconcile cash receipts, including ACH, credit card, and check payments.</li><li>Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Support accounts receivable by monitoring outstanding balances and assisting with collections.</li><li>Process vendor invoices and reconcile corporate credit card transactions.</li><li>Maintain customer and vendor master records within the company's ERP system.</li><li>Conduct credit reviews for new customers and assist in establishing payment terms.</li><li>Complete vendor onboarding documentation and ensure required records are maintained.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to resolve customer and vendor account issues.</li><li>Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns using automated tax compliance software.</li><li>Generate pro forma invoices and support customer prepayment processes.</li><li>Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation and preparing supporting schedules.</li><li>Track capital expenditures and ensure appropriate general ledger coding.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items.</li><li>Provide additional accounting and financial support as needed.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Palatine, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Responsibilities:• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting activities.• Assist in the preparation and distribution of timely financial statements.• Develop supporting schedules and financial statements aligned with monthly closing processes.• Manage corporate tax-related tasks, including sales tax and corporate tax returns.• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger to ensure accurate financial data.• Leverage expertise in large-scale accounting systems to streamline processes and reporting.• Monitor compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within the accounting department. Benefits<ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Responsibilities: <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>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Westmont, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
Responsibilities:• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting activities.• Assist in the preparation and distribution of timely financial statements.• Develop supporting schedules and financial statements aligned with monthly closing processes.• Manage corporate tax-related tasks, including sales tax and corporate tax returns.• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger to ensure accurate financial data.• Leverage expertise in large-scale accounting systems to streamline processes and reporting.• Monitor compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within the accounting department.
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Naperville, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Naperville, Illinois. This role is well suited for someone with strong experience across core accounting processes who can work accurately in a multi-location environment. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in financial reporting, reconciliations, and period-end activities, along with the ability to contribute to consistent and reliable accounting practices. Responsibilities:• Manage daily accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger functions to maintain accurate financial records.• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring transactions are coded correctly and supported by appropriate documentation.• Complete bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Support the month-end close process by reviewing balances, analyzing variances, and helping finalize financial data.• Maintain accounting records for multiple locations while promoting consistency and accuracy across sites.• Assist with financial reporting and provide organized documentation for internal review and audit support.• Use accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP to process transactions and monitor financial information.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflow efficiency and address accounting-related questions or issues. Benefits : Medical/Dental, 401k & PTO“Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.” to your posting. Once complete, let me know.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. About The RoleAs a Staff Accountant you will be an essential member of the accounting and finance team. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines. Job Description:• Provide oversight to the accounting and finance operations to ensure that processes are in place to support the day to day running of the business• Performs the monthly quarterly and yearly close of the financial statements using NetSuite. This includes making the relevant accounting adjustments and analysis for the close.• Manage the banking system in-terms of making the relevant invoice payments and control over the daily movements of the cash operations• Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations• Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment• Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution.• Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards.• Review the work and supervise the staff accountants to ensure that the accounting team is able produce accurate financial statements and relevant analysis on a timely basis.• Assist in the audit process including, coordinating with the external auditors in-terms of queries arising during the audit process, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. Job Description:<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>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and collaborating across departments to support organizational goals. This position provides an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in accounting and contribute to a dynamic work environment. Responsibilities:• Maintain and reconcile financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements with accuracy and adherence to accounting principles.• Assist in both internal and external audits by compiling and presenting required financial documentation.• Support tax preparation processes, including corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide actionable insights for decision-making.• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accounted for accurately.• Monitor and analyze financial discrepancies, resolving issues in a timely manner.• Utilize accounting software to streamline processes and generate comprehensive financial reports.• Stay updated on financial regulations and standards to ensure company compliance.• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting procedures and practices. <ul><li>Medical/dental/visioin</li><li>401K</li></ul>Salary is 65-75K
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Hinsdale, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a client in the western suburbs. This role supports the preparation of accurate financial reporting across multiple entities and contributes to the close cycle, audit coordination, and ongoing analysis. The position offers strong exposure to corporate accounting, cross-functional collaboration, and process enhancement within a complex investment-focused environment. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for corporate records and related entities, ensuring deadlines and reporting standards are met.• Prepare consolidated financial statements, internal reporting packages, and analytical summaries used to support business decisions.• Review general ledger transactions and account activity to confirm accuracy, completeness, and proper accounting treatment.• Assist with annual external audit activities by developing supporting schedules, organizing documentation, and responding to information requests.• Perform variance analysis by comparing actual results to budget and prior periods, and highlight meaningful financial trends.• Contribute to budgeting, forecast updates, cash flow reporting, and selected tax-related calculations as needed.• Recommend and support improvements to accounting workflows, documentation, and internal control procedures to strengthen reporting quality.• Work closely with finance, asset management, and other internal teams to resolve issues, support entity consolidations, and complete special projects. This role offers a salary range of $85,000-$105,000 plus bonus and comes with a full benefits package including: <ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)</li><li>Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match</li><li>Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year</li><li>Sick time</li><li>Tuition reimbursement opportunity</li><li>Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary</li><li>Company-paid short-term and long-term disability</li><li>Paid Parental Leave</li></ul>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
The salary range from $70,000 - $75,000 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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES <ul><li>Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis</li><li>Contributing to monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget to actual variance analyses</li><li>Reviews general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L.</li><li>Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period</li><li>Supports preparation of annual tax documents</li><li>Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts</li><li>Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures</li><li>Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables</li><li>Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary</li></ul>
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job Description:Specifically, responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Prepare and record journal entries in GL related to fixed assets, leases, and accruals</li><li>Work closely with Treasury, Tax and international finance teams</li><li>Perform data balancing activities, reconciliation and analysis of related ledger accounts</li><li>Assist in the month end, quarter end, and year end close process</li><li>Provide audit support for quarterly and year-end audits</li><li>Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.</li><li>Basic knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general accounting process and internal control elements</li></ul>
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Hinsdale, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30.4475 - 35.255 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to provide hands-on accounting support for construction-focused client accounts. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for an accounting specialist who is comfortable managing core financial tasks independently and maintaining accurate records with limited oversight. The role centers on day-to-day general accounting activities, month-end support, and dependable financial reporting within a fast-paced client service environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day accounting activity for a portfolio of construction-related client engagements, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.• Prepare and enter journal entries to support routine accounting operations and period-end adjustments.• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.• Contribute to the month-end close process by organizing financial data, verifying account activity, and meeting reporting deadlines.• Maintain complete and accurate financial records that support reliable general ledger integrity and audit readiness.• Assist with preparing financial statements, summaries, and other reporting deliverables as requested.• Monitor accounting workflows to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed with a high degree of accuracy.• Manage priorities independently and take ownership of assigned accounting responsibilities with minimal day-to-day direction. The hourly pay range for this position is $33.65 to $38.46/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-07-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job Description:<ul><li>Experience with over time accounting in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Revenue based accounting experience</li><li>Support month, quarter, and year end reporting activities for accurate reporting</li><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Participate in monthly balance sheet reviews working with the business and SSC</li><li>Investigate and resolve accounting issues</li><li>Support OneStream reporting</li><li>Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they follow US GAAP and company standards</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests, and participate in efforts to remediate audit and control findings</li><li>Document standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding accounting procedures</li><li>Share best practices in accounting practices with others in the Accounting Center of Excellence and support the Accounting Manager to implement them within the team</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead the team in implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy across the close and reporting processes</li><li>Collaborate with teams to improve accounting operations.</li></ul>
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Villa Park, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Position OverviewThe Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly journal entries for gross and ceded underwriting activity for various management programs. This includes reviewing and journalizing activity related to Premiums collected and uncollected, Losses paid and unpaid, and related commission expenses paid and accrued. In addition, the individual will be preparing reinsurance statements and reporting as required. Complete monthly settlement invoices and billing for actual premium and loss activity. Perform account reconciliations, quarterly variance analysis and assist with the completion of Reinsurance schedules within the Annual Statement. Job Description:<ul><li>Record and journalize underwriting activity for assigned products.</li><li>Process reinsurance activity in accordance with contract terms, including tracking payables and recoverables in the Cash Application System.</li><li>Prepare general ledger account reconciliations accurately and on time.</li><li>Perform balance sheet and income statement variance analysis versus forecast and document key drivers.</li><li>Prepare quarterly underwriting reporting, including loss development schedules and losses by incurred year for assigned programs/products.</li><li>Prepare and reconcile quarterly analytics and support annual reinsurance filings.</li><li>Support system changes by completing required uploads and UAT testing for new product lines.</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Niles, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. We have a strong rotational program that allows for accelerated development at all levels in our team. Position Responsibilities: <ul><li>The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in day-to-day accounting operations, providing comprehensive support in general ledger and cost accounting functions to the Controller and key executives</li><li>As a Staff Accountant, you will handle a variety of tasks including fixed assets, inventory, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition, leases, tax, and cost accounting functions such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial reviews</li><li>You will journal entries, prepare account analyses on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, and communicate findings to key stakeholders</li><li>This role will prepare and send business reports to internal users, including management and executives, to support the development of annual business plans and forecasts</li><li>Additionally, you will assist in identifying and implementing process improvements, and research reconciling items and their resolutions</li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul>
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Des Plaines, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is up to $75,000-$80,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Role Description This is a full-time role for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, expense allocation, account analysis and reconciliation. The Staff Accountant will also provide support during the external audit process, monthly financial close, completion of government surveys, and various other tasks. This role requires the individual to be in the office Mon. – Thur. and work from home Fri., with location at Rosemont, IL.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… 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. Duties and Responsibilities: <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> To apply to this hybrid position, please email [email protected]
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Financial Reporting Analyst

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Financial Reporting Analyst to support a financial services organization in Chicago, Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning complex financial data into clear reporting and actionable business insight. The person in this role will contribute to ongoing analysis, reporting accuracy, and decision support in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports that highlight performance trends, key metrics, and meaningful business insights. • Analyze variances across budgets, forecasts, and actual results to identify drivers and communicate findings to stakeholders. • Build and maintain financial models that support planning, reporting, and operational decision-making. • Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using data mining techniques to improve reporting quality and visibility. • Partner with finance and cross-functional teams to ensure reporting outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with business needs. • Investigate reporting discrepancies, validate source data, and recommend improvements to strengthen financial reporting processes. • Support management with customized analysis and presentation materials for business reviews and strategic discussions.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
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]. This position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and collaborates closely with teams across accounting, internal audit, finance, and other key business functions. The role is based at our Chicago headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule. Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in the preparation of external and internal financial reporting</li><li>Prepare financial statement footnotes and disclosures</li><li>Prepare monthly account reconciliations and reserves</li><li>Maintain and update current SOPs of the areas assigned</li><li>Assist acquired entities month end close process</li><li>Reconciling intercompany accounts</li><li>Assist with fulfilling requests to complete compliance and audit requirements</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is $100,000-$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] 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. Primary Responsibilities:<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>
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… ResponsibilitiesWill 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.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Plainfield, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. PositionThis 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. Responsibilities and core functional areas<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>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… Accountabilities:<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>
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in the monthly/quarterly external and internal reporting processes which include:</li><li>Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements</li><li>Preparation of quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings, including creating footnote disclosures and aggregating data</li><li>Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for the newly-formed joint venture</li><li>Preparation of reporting requirements from the joint venture partner for the managed long-term lease portfolio</li><li>Working closely with all business segments, tax, treasury, FP&A, investor relations, legal, and other departments to collect footnote materials</li><li>Preparation of schedules to be included in the quarterly earnings release and schedules to support preparation for the earnings call</li><li>Preparation of the quarterly presentation to the company’s board of directors, including coordination with the FP&A team on budget numbers</li><li>Monthly and quarterly analysis of financial statements for internal/external use</li><li>Work with external auditors, provide required support and address questions and follow ups timely</li><li>Improve our reporting process in our external reporting system</li><li>Update and improve disclosure and reporting documentation for increased efficiency</li><li>Assist in the monthly/quarterly accounting close for the Rail International Segment which includes:</li><li>Partner with the accounting departments at our foreign locations to form a collaborative, communicative relationship</li><li>Act as a liaison between the Chicago accounting team and the accounting departments at our foreign locations to ensure a full understanding of foreign operations and their implications on our consolidated accounting activities</li><li>Monitor activity at the Rail International holding entities, work with Tax and other departments to prepare and record journal entries at these entities</li><li>Ensure monthly activities are recorded in accordance with company accounting policies and prepare relevant journal entries</li><li>Prepare the monthly and quarterly reporting package including income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, key performance metrics, and statement of cash flows</li><li>Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Prepare the Rail International segment schedules to assist in the required disclosures for the 10-K, 10-Q and other reporting needs</li><li>Prepare financial statements for U.S. and international subsidiaries, US pension plans, governmental surveys, and other regulatory filings to be submitted to various agencies, work with external auditors and provide required support and documentation</li><li>Coordinate with accounting and technical accounting departments to research and implement new accounting standards and related reporting and disclosure requirements</li></ul>
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

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