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Payroll Specialist

Palatine, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $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]. Job Description:· Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.· Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime· Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.· Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting· Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams· Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues· Maintain employee payroll files
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Downers Grove, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a healthcare organization in Downers Grove, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is designed to provide dependable payroll coverage during a leave period and is expected to begin shortly after Labor Day. The assignment is anticipated to run for approximately 3–4 months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs. The ideal candidate will bring strong Paycom expertise, multi-state payroll knowledge, and the ability to step in quickly to keep payroll operations accurate, compliant, and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Oversee biweekly payroll processing for approximately 130 employees, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and within established deadlines. • Administer payroll activities across multiple states and support payroll needs for five separate business entities. • Use Paycom to enter, audit, and maintain payroll data while keeping employee records current and organized. • Examine payroll details for inconsistencies, investigate issues, and correct errors before finalizing each payroll cycle. • Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations to help maintain full compliance in all processing activities. • Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and provide timely support to resolve pay-related concerns. • Protect sensitive employee and compensation information by handling records with a high level of confidentiality. • Provide assistance with benefits-related tasks and additional human resources support when needed. • Partner with team members during onboarding and knowledge transfer to ensure a smooth handoff and continuity of payroll operations.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

South Elgin, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.9135 - 31.163 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to provide dependable payroll and administrative support for a growing restaurant organization in South Elgin, Illinois. This Part-time Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage multi-state payroll activities with precision while balancing related onboarding and office support tasks. The role will help maintain timely, accurate pay practices across several payroll groups and contribute to a smooth employee experience in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee recurring payroll processing for multiple pay groups and legal entities, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.• Review payroll data across several states to verify compliance, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission.• Investigate and correct payment exceptions such as returned transactions, direct deposit problems, and payroll adjustments.• Conduct routine audits, reconcile payroll records, and implement corrections when timekeeping or pay data is inaccurate.• Prepare, import, and upload payroll files into the payroll platform while maintaining organized supporting documentation.• Coordinate tip distribution details and validate daily punch information received from operations teams for accurate payroll calculations.• Support new employee setup by entering payroll-related employee information and assisting with onboarding administration.• Provide additional administrative assistance through tasks such as recruiting support, document management, check handling, and mail distribution.• Partner with field and operations teams to confirm timekeeping accuracy and gather information needed to complete each payroll cycle.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Hinsdale, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate, compliant payroll operations for a workforce of roughly 900 employees in Oak Brook, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong Paychex expertise, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and can partner effectively with Human Resources, Finance, and employees to deliver dependable payroll service. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll administration, record accuracy, reporting, and issue resolution across a multi-state employee population. Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for an employee base of approximately 900 staff members, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.• Audit time and pay data, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, incentive payments, and manual adjustments, before final submission.• Update payroll records for hires, separations, compensation revisions, tax changes, and other employee status updates within the payroll system.• Act as the primary resource for Paychex administration, maintaining employee information, direct deposit details, deductions, and tax settings.• Produce payroll reports, reconcile payroll data, and investigate discrepancies to support accurate financial and employee records.• Partner with Paychex support, Human Resources, and Finance to resolve system issues, payroll variances, and employee pay concerns.• Help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements, including tax reporting and year-end payroll activities such as W-2 preparation.• Respond to employee questions related to pay statements, withholding, deductions, and deposits while handling sensitive information with discretion.• Contribute to payroll audits, documentation updates, and workflow improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and control.• Support payroll-related enhancements and process refinement efforts within a growing, multi-location organization. The salary range for this position is $28 to $35. 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.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Wheaton, 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]. Key Responsibilities The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates. <ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul>
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $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]. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:· Prepare and process payroll for exempt and non-exempt multi-state employees across all entities· Calculating commission payments· Efficiently perform all necessary functions to process in-house payroll in a timely fashion. This includes but is not limited to analyzing, preparing, and submitting payroll data for all employees, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings· Administer and evaluate timesheets and resolve any timesheet discrepancies· Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, payroll practices and procedures· Resolve payroll issues· Uphold payroll policies to staff· Process quarterly, fiscal and calendar year-end reports and assist with fiscal year-end accruals for general ledger posting· Plan direct, and coordinate payroll activities and resources to ensure payroll deliverables are completed on time and within budget
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $140,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Role Overview:Primary responsibility for the oversight, governance, and execution of payroll operations across non-US jurisdictions. This role ensures compliant, accurate, and timely payroll processing while managing complex cross-border matters such as expatriate payrolls, tax protection, and multi-country reporting. This position serves as the central point of coordination for internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Tax, and Legal) and external payroll providers for all cross-border and non-US payroll-related matters, ensuring alignment with global payroll strategy, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. Job Description:<ul><li>Ensure end-to-end payroll processing for Canada and APAC</li><li>Coordinate with European colleagues to ensure consistency in all global payrolls</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate payroll execution, including earnings, deductions, statutory filings, payments, and income allocations</li><li>Monitor payroll calendars and coordinate multi-country payroll cycles</li><li>Lead payroll support for internally mobile employees, including cross-border travel, expatriates, split payrolls, and tax gross-up calculations</li><li>Partner with Global Mobility and Tax to ensure alignment on cross-border compliance and reporting</li><li>Prepare IRS Forms 1042/1042-S, treaty-based return filings, and other similar tax forms</li><li>Coordinate with Tax on ad-hoc cross-border matters, such as strategic opportunities, expansion and permanent establishment analyses</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance over payroll processes</li><li>Establish and maintain standardized global payroll policies, procedures and documentation</li><li>Drive process improvements, automation and harmonization across jurisdictions</li><li>Assemble clear and concise workpapers</li><li>Respond to inquiries from tax authorities</li><li>Assist in various payroll-related tasks with a great attitude and willingness to contribute</li></ul>
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Corporate 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]. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with modern finance platforms (QuickBooks, Bill.com, Rippling), and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESGeneral Ledger & Accounting• Prepare and post journal entries including QuickBooks transaction support • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations• Manage Management Company invoicing to portfolio companies and maintain accounts receivable tracking• Maintain fixed asset schedules including tracking and depreciation calculations• Process payroll journal entries in coordination with the outsourced payroll administrator• Contribute to the monthly close process, including fund allocations, receivables, and close checklist completion• Assist with fund expense allocation analysis and Management Company policies & controls• Serve as Finance team liaison to the Impact team for carbon accounting and ESG reporting• Assist with external reviews, including tax compliance and annual auditAccounts Payable & Spend Management• Own end-to-end invoice processing and vendor onboarding in Bill.com across the Management Company and Funds• Manage Travel & Expense policy administration within Rippling Spend• Manage and approve employee expenses, card controls and monthly reporting• Negotiate and perform monthly reconciliation of the corporate airline account• Support payment approval workflows and ensure timely, accurate AP processing
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vernon Hills, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
37 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Contract position based in Illinois. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist with at least 3 years of experience who can manage financial records accurately, assist with tax-related activities, and contribute to timely month-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on knowledge of corporate and sales tax processes, strong general ledger experience, and the ability to work across systems such as SAP and Great Plains. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records and support daily accounting activity. • Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure transactions are properly recorded. • Assist with month-end close by compiling supporting schedules, reviewing balances, and helping deliver timely financial results. • Support corporate tax and sales tax work, including gathering documentation and contributing to return preparation activities. • Process and review accounts payable transactions to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with internal controls. • Use accounting platforms such as SAP and Microsoft Great Plains to manage financial data and produce required reporting. • Run and analyze SQL queries to extract financial information and support account reviews or audit requests. • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve the consistency of financial processes.
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is up to $75,000- $80,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] 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. Job description The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of the team that offers a wide variety of experiences and plenty of opportunities for professional growth and exposure to upper management. The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibilities will be month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting. Also, working under the direction of the Asst Controller, the Staff Accountant will support the preparation of agency documents for pooling purposes. <ul><li>Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Responsible for preparation and timely input of daily journal entries</li><li>Perform month-end close duties including assigned balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with third-party audit requests, preparation of year-end audit schedules, and footnote preparation</li><li>Assist in documentation of policies and procedures while identifying and driving improvement opportunities. Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives</li><li>Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines</li><li>Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results</li></ul>
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Join Us on Our JourneyWe are currently looking for a Staff Accountant Originations and REO to join our team.Reporting to the Controller, Originations, this position is responsible for a wide range of accounting activities, including managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate financial reporting that follows regulations. This role assists with month-end accounting close processes, including processing accounts payable.This position is responsible for calculating and verifying Yield Spread Premiums (YSP) and broker referral payments. Additionally, this role reconciles bank accounts and balance sheets, and partners with third parties for audit requests.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] 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… Summary The Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily accounting operations, including the analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, review of financial statements, and various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. The Staff Accountant has the opportunity to assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As a member of a team that is extremely focused on process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. This role works collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others. Job Description: <ul><li>Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.</li><li>Reconciles general ledger account balances on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.</li><li>Assists with the year-end financial statement audit and other audits, as required.</li><li>Assists with accounting operations for international entities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Brazil.</li><li>Assist with daily treasury activities.</li><li>Works collaboratively with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. Also has exposure to professionals outside of the Accounting department, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
145000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $150,000 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] Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage corporate month end close procedures with the global finance team.</li><li>Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of global finance and general ledger reporting structure.</li><li>Assist with quarterly and annual external reporting requirements</li><li>Support implementation of new accounting standards and maintain accounting policies</li><li>Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual external reporting requirements.</li><li>Assist with implementing new accounting standards and documentation of accounting policies.</li><li>Lead the process of communicating with the external audit team.</li><li>Lead and mentor a team of accounting staff</li><li>Participate in cross-functional initiatives and process improvement efforts</li><li>Assists finance managers regarding financial results and special reporting.</li></ul>
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Chicago, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports core accounting operations by handling day-to-day financial activity, maintaining accurate records, and helping improve consistency across newly centralized workstreams. The ideal candidate is analytical, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities may shift as the team continues to build efficient processes. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue tracking, and balance sheet support to keep financial records current and accurate. • Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile assigned accounts, and resolve outstanding discrepancies through detailed research and follow-up. • Review check requests and supporting documentation to ensure transactions are complete, properly coded, and aligned with internal accounting standards. • Record revenue for transactions initiated by partner teams, confirming that recognition is timely and consistent with established guidelines. • Maintain aging schedules for receivables and assist with account cleanup efforts to strengthen reporting accuracy and collection visibility. • Assemble documentation and summary packages for proposed write-offs, ensuring each item is supported and ready for review. • Contribute to month-end and periodic close activities by organizing data, validating balances, and supporting financial reporting needs. • Identify opportunities to streamline repetitive tasks and help develop more standardized workflows as responsibilities continue to move into the team.
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

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] 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>
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
28 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a mission-driven organization in Chicago, Illinois in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations for a behavioral health and social services environment and is best suited for someone who enjoys hands-on financial work, accuracy, and consistency. The role is fully onsite five days a week and offers the opportunity to contribute to an organization focused on improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily accounting activity across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger support to keep financial records current and reliable. • Administer the full accounts payable process by assigning codes, entering invoices, preparing payments, and issuing checks on schedule. • Record incoming funds, post deposits accurately, and match receivable activity to bank records to maintain clean account balances. • Complete regular bank reconciliations, review financial transactions, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close tasks to support accurate financial reporting. • Maintain organized accounting documentation and follow established internal controls, policies, and compliance standards. • Support audit preparation, financial reporting needs, and grant-related accounting documentation as requested. • Step into a well-structured accounting function and ensure continuity of processes during the transition of responsibilities.
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

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:<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>
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$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] Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. The focus of this position will be on the delivery of financial services to a set of individual clients through accounting, operational activities, and reporting. Job Description: <ul><li>Manage the personal accounting for a variety of the company’s clients, both individuals and trusts. This includes preparing journal entries and finalizing personal financial statements on a monthly basis. This also includes completing a quarterly reporting package with detailed financial analyses, for example, budget vs. actual spending summaries.</li><li>Within twelve months, recommend a new personal financial report, analysis, or graphic to be included with the quarterly reporting package for the individual or trust clients which you manage.</li><li>Manage the annual financial reporting, administration of grants, and recording of documentation for a private foundation. This includes preparation of federal and state tax filings and calculation of the required minimum charitable distributions.</li><li>Within six months, assume responsibility for the company’s cash management activities. This includes initiating weekly cash transfers on behalf of our business entities and individual clients, reviewing individual investor accounts for liquidity limitations, and coordinating monthly income distributions to individual clients.</li><li>Gather and organize all annual tax information necessary for the preparation of income tax filings for our clients.</li><li>Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments for individuals and trusts.</li><li>Prepare annual extension estimates of taxable income from underlying investments.</li><li>Participate in recurring calls with external service providers (public accounting firms).</li><li>Manage the tax compliance calendar and track the ongoing progress of annual tax returns for all entities.</li><li>Prepare tax returns to be reviewed and signed by the CFO (Individual x1, Trust x1, and a Private Foundation x1). Review tax returns prepared by external service providers (Corporations x2, Partnership x8, Individuals x4, and Trusts x27).</li><li>Work closely with CFO and President in any tax planning/modeling on behalf of our clients (e.g., estate planning, charitable tax planning, etc.)</li><li>Coordinate real estate tax payments, required annual state filings for LLCs, and draft responses to federal and state income tax notices, as needed.</li><li>Within six months, manage the annual calculation of after-tax investment returns for each of our underlying partnership investments (excluding private equity).</li><li>Complete a variety of ad hoc projects working directly with the company’s President, CFO, Client Service Manager, or other team members on an as needed basis. This might include projects related to Corporate and Partnership Accounting, Private Equity & Compliance, Payroll, Administration, Debt and Liquidity Planning, or other analyses requested by the company’s clients.</li></ul>
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
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] Summary:Maintains client financial records including preparation of financial statements and tax returns, relatedschedules, and reports. Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in arelated area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within theaccounting field. Relies on instructions and per-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Essential Duties and Specific Responsibilities:<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>
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant - Corporate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $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]. Overview The Tax Group provides accounting, tax, financial management, legal and transaction support services to numerous individuals, trusts and 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 Senior Accountant position reports to the Managers in the Tax Group and provides a unique opportunity to develop and grow as a tax professional in a nurturing environment. Key Duties & Responsibilities • Prepares and reviews federal and state tax filings for partnerships, corporations, and individuals• Provides the first-level review of workpapers with the opportunity to consider and identify key tax issues that have not been identified by other teams• Performs research and analysis of critical tax issues and summarizes findings for the Tax Group• Utilizes technical expertise gained through tax research and analysis to recommend tax treatment for tax issues that arise during discussions with the Tax Group and other teams• Prepares and reviews foreign filings (Forms 5471, 8865, 926, FBAR), tracks foreign filings, and documents analysis to support positions taken for foreign filings• Interacts with portfolio companies to assist with tax planning, structuring and administration.• Collaborates with other groups and develops relationships that are crucial to the success of the company's tax compliance season each year• Educates other teams through trainings as new tax reform topics and other tax issues become relevant• Collaborates with the IT team to produce and implement new technology and procedures that will increase efficiency in the tax return preparation process• Reviews notice response packages to send to various taxing authorities and assists with any federal, state and local tax audits
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a finance team in Wheaton, Illinois on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented accounting work, can manage recurring invoice activity, and communicates well across finance functions. The position supports day-to-day payable operations while also assisting with related accounting tasks, records maintenance, and system updates. Responsibilities:• Process approximately 50 invoices each week with accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.• Partner with accounting and accounts receivable colleagues to support daily financial operations and resolve payment-related questions.• Prepare and complete check runs for multiple programs, ensuring each payment cycle follows the appropriate requirements.• Record interest activity for assigned programs and maintain accurate supporting entries.• Perform general ledger support work, including updating financial records and reviewing transaction details.• Maintain purchase order and invoice data within internal accounting systems to keep records current and organized.• Use banking platforms to enroll eligible individuals in utility reimbursement programs and verify related information.• Update customer and client account profiles in Yardi and assist with ongoing data accuracy in the system.• Work in Excel to track transactions, organize financial information, and support reporting needs. The salary range for this position is $20 to $25. 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.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Naperville, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
About the CompanyA well-established commercial real estate owner and operator is seeking a Property Accountant to join its team. The company manages a portfolio of commercial properties throughout the western suburbs of the Chicago metropolitan area and is committed to providing responsive management, maintaining an uncompromising standard of excellence, and conducting business with the highest level of integrity. Position SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join our team on either a full-time or part-time basis. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions for a portfolio of commercial properties while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional service to tenants, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable<ul><li>Review, code, and enter vendor invoices</li><li>Process, print, and mail payments</li><li>Ensure vendor insurance certificates are current</li><li>Prepare and submit annual 1099 filings</li></ul>Accounts Receivable<ul><li>Enter tenant payments and record online payments</li><li>Prepare and distribute tenant statements and invoices</li><li>Respond to tenant financial inquiries</li><li>Reconcile and prepare real estate tax and Common Area Maintenance (CAM) billings</li><li>Monitor and collect delinquent accounts</li></ul>Financial Reporting<ul><li>Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations</li><li>Assist with budget preparation</li><li>Complete month-end close procedures</li></ul>Tenant Records & Lease Administration<ul><li>Enter and maintain lease and tenant records</li><li>Process tenant move-ins and move-outs</li><li>Maintain accurate tenant information within Yardi</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z