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Sr. Accountant

Suite 2700, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 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]. We are inviting applications for the role of a Sr. Accountant at our Illinois location. In this crucial role, you will be a primary contact for our fund board members, handle client inquiries, and manage revenue and expense projections. You will also be responsible for preparing financial statements, collaborating with external auditors, and conducting analyses for senior management review. This role plays a pivotal part in our operations within the finance industry. Responsibilities:• Engage with third-party administrators and external auditors for the preparation and issuance of the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings.• Liaise with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance on all fund-related matters.• Oversee client inquiries and manage overall fund operating procedures.• Conduct analyses related to product development and new initiatives for review by senior management.• Support portfolio management teams with ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor-related queries.• Collaborate effectively with all members of the fund administration team to ensure consistent reporting and processes.• Leverage portfolio accounting systems to manage the monthly performance reporting process.• Consistently review the functions’ processes to enhance efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.• Work with third-party tax preparers to create investor tax deliverables and respond to investor-driven questions.• Contribute to projects related to all funds in scope, including private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds, and Luxembourg funds.
2026-10-23T15:54:06Z

Property Accountant

Northbrook, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38.00 - 44.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Property Accountant to support a commercial real estate portfolio. This is a Contract position suited for an accounting specialist with hands-on experience managing full-cycle property accounting in a private property management environment. The role begins onsite for training and may transition to a hybrid schedule based on business needs and individual circumstances. The ideal candidate brings strong systems knowledge, including Yardi, and a solid background in maintaining accurate financial records across a large portfolio. Responsibilities:• Manage complete property accounting activities for a commercial real estate portfolio, including monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.• Prepare and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to ensure timely and accurate processing.• Maintain general ledger accuracy through proper account coding, accruals, and supporting documentation.• Produce property-level financial statements and assist with variance analysis for management review.• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Partner with property management teams to support budgeting, tenant activity, and ongoing financial operations across the portfolio.• Utilize Yardi and other accounting platforms to enter, track, and report financial data effectively.• Support audit preparation by organizing records, responding to requests, and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.
2026-10-26T19:58:48Z

Portfolio Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
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]. Job Description:<ul><li>Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes</li><li>Accurately calculate, interpret, and communicate financial performance returns</li><li>Complete monthly financial analysis, review monthly financial statements provided by property managers, may include the review of property accounting information prepared by joint venture partners</li><li>Accurately complete cash management transactions and cash tracking</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as year-end audit and tax requirements</li><li>Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process as well as improve client services</li><li>Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions</li><li>Assist with various special projects as assigned</li></ul>
2026-10-23T16:08:45Z

Property Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
29.29 - 33.91 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support a growing real estate portfolio. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy across high-volume transactions, and work independently while collaborating closely with the Comptroller and Asset Management team. The role focuses heavily on accounts payable activity while also supporting revenue posting, cash activity, and month-end accounting for multiple properties. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of monthly disbursements, including vendor payments, utility invoices, and recurring property-related checks across a large residential portfolio. • Maintain accurate rent roll activity and support financial administration for approximately 400 units, ensuring transactions are recorded completely and on time. • Post revenue and cash receipts for owned properties and assist with co-payment and related income activity for additional sites. • Communicate with property partners and other external contacts to address payment questions, resolve account issues, and keep records current. • Assist with month-end close by preparing entries, reviewing accrual-based activity, and reconciling general ledger balances tied to property operations. • Partner regularly with the Asset Management department and the Comptroller to provide financial information and support ongoing property performance tracking. • Use Yardi and advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, to analyze data, organize reporting, and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy. • Manage a varied workload with strong attention to detail, prioritizing deadlines effectively while identifying and correcting discrepancies independently.
2026-10-20T18:28:44Z

Sr. Portfolio Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
105000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is up to $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] Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. Accountabilities:<ul><li>Take a lead role in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Review and record admittance of new investors</li><li>Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as tax requirements</li><li>Coordinate with cash management group to execute cash transactions (investor subscriptions, investor distributions, invoice payment, quarterly fees)</li><li>Review property management financial statements</li><li>Quarterly financial analysis, including review of investment accounting information</li><li>Calculate, analyze and report performance returns</li><li>Assist in closing the books and records for JLLIPT and the preparation of SEC filings</li><li>Respond to client inquiries</li><li>Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process, including effective usage of technology, as well as improve client services</li><li>Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions</li><li>Take the lead on special projects as assigned</li></ul>
2026-10-27T16:53:44Z

Entity Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 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… Overview 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. Key Duties & Responsibilities • 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.• 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.• 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.• Provide transaction support to the family investment organizations, including drafting board packages and preparing treasury entries upon closing.• 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.• 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.• Identify, develop and assist with the execution of improvements to internal processes.
2026-10-23T16:24:08Z

Staff Accountant

Oakbrook Terrace, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a fast-moving accounting team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can step in quickly, support daily financial activities, and help maintain accurate reporting across multiple entities. The position offers an immediate opportunity to contribute within a real estate and private investment environment while managing a high volume of work with minimal ramp-up time. Responsibilities: • Manage core accounting tasks that support daily operations and assist with closing activities at month-end. • Prepare journal entries, post transactions to the general ledger, and help keep financial records complete and accurate. • Reconcile balance sheet and other key accounts, researching variances and resolving discrepancies promptly. • Support accounting and reporting needs across multiple entities, ensuring consistency and timely financial information. • Analyze financial data in Excel to produce recurring reports and respond to ad hoc reporting requests. • Partner with internal teams to gather, verify, and organize accounting information needed for accurate reporting. • Maintain account schedules and documentation to support audits, reviews, and internal accounting processes.
2026-11-04T20:08:44Z

Accountant

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
21.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Consultants with Staff Accountant experience to join our growing consulting practice in Chicago. This opportunity is ideal for accounting professionals who enjoy working in dynamic environments, gaining exposure to different industries, and supporting organizations with their accounting and financial operations.As an Accounting Consultant, you will work on a variety of client engagements, assisting with day-to-day accounting responsibilities, month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure financial accuracy.</li><li>Assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general accounting functions as needed.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to support audits, special projects, and other client initiatives.</li><li>Adapt to different accounting systems, business environments, and client needs across multiple engagements.</li></ul> Why Join Our Consulting Practice?<ul><li>Competitive salary: $60,000 – $80,000 annually.</li><li>Opportunity to gain experience across multiple industries and accounting environments.</li><li>Exposure to different ERP systems, accounting processes, and financial operations.</li><li>Ability to expand your technical accounting skills and professional network.</li><li>Variety of challenging assignments that support long-term career development.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T16:58:39Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$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] We are offering an exciting opportunity in CHICAGO, Illinois, for a Project Accountant to join our team. This role is vital within our organization, focused on maintaining and reconciling accounting records, managing both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), and ensuring the accurate completion of month-end close procedures. Job Responsibilities:• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of AP and AR• Conducting regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity• Ensuring all general ledger entries are accurate and up-to-date• Completing month-end close procedures in an organized and timely manner• Leveraging accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP to streamline processes• Regularly reviewing and updating customer credit records• Addressing and resolving customer inquiries and concerns related to their accounts• Monitoring customer accounts and initiating appropriate actions when necessary• Managing and maintaining accurate customer records• Processing customer credit applications efficiently and accurately.
2026-10-14T19:18:42Z

Senior Associate - Fund Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 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>Perform initial, detailed review of the quarterly NAV close process and quarterly financial statements prepared by the fund financial analysts inclusive of complex/illiquid assets accounting and valuation, fee and expense review and performance reporting.</li><li>Liaise directly with external auditors throughout the year on complex transactions and accounting conclusions through to the completion of the year-end audited financial statements.</li><li>Research technical accounting issues for compliance; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and review of capital calls, distributions and in responding to investor questions and requests for information.</li><li>Work directly with fund controllers to monitor and project future fund cash flows for the treasury management process including capital calls, distributions, and fee calculations, as governed by fund agreements.</li><li>Opportunity to engage with Fund Administrator, traders, brokers, and custodians to the extent any liquid assets are purchased to ensure timely settlement of trades, loans, and monitoring of pending transactions.</li><li>Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.</li><li>Assist with ad-hoc requests / projects within Finance department, from the CAO or CFO, and from the investment professionals, where applicable.</li><li>Work together across the Firm’s finance team in consolidation, management reporting and accounting policy development processes.</li></ul>
2026-10-28T16:38:46Z

Staff Accountant

Niles, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 85000.00 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>
2026-10-23T16:14:09Z

Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 90000.00 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>Set up and maintain tax workpapers and permanent files.</li><li>Prepare and review partnership, individual, fiduciary and information tax returns.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of periodic financial statements.</li><li>Prepare, review, and post period end, standard and adjusting journal entries.</li><li>Assist with analysis of general ledger accounts for 140-plus flow-through entities.</li><li>Assist with preparation of periodic investment activity reports.</li><li>Update bank activity for multiple accounts and report weekly.</li><li>Back-up for accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.</li><li>Maintain intercompany due to/from schedules.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and related journal entries.</li><li>Set up business and tax accounts with various governmental entities.</li><li>Project work as required.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T16:04:06Z

Hedge Fund Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
160000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $170,000 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]. We are seeking a senior accountant with real hedge fund / alternative investment accounting experience who has been directly involved in audit preparation, partnership accounting, and technology-driven reporting. Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain books and records for alternative investment vehicles and managed accounts</li><li>Prepare audit packages and serve as audit liaison</li><li>Perform partnership accounting, allocations, and capital account maintenance</li><li>Reconcile trading activity including futures and commodities</li><li>Support investor reporting tied to NAV and performance</li><li>Improve reporting and workflows through technology and automation</li></ul>
2026-11-03T16:38:35Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 105000.00 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>
2026-10-23T16:14:09Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 100000.00 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] Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.) We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the CPA industry. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Sr. Accountant will join our team and play a key role in our operations. This role focuses on a range of accounting duties, from maintaining accurate customer records to processing applications and monitoring accounts. Responsibilities:• Undertake account and balance sheet reconciliations• Process bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy• Maintain and update the general ledger periodically• Prepare and record journal entries as per business requirements• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis• Handle the month-end close process efficiently• Utilize NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various accounting tasks.
2026-10-20T16:04:25Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 100000.00 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] Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.) We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the CPA industry. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Sr. Accountant will join our team and play a key role in our operations. This role focuses on a range of accounting duties, from maintaining accurate customer records to processing applications and monitoring accounts. Responsibilities:• Undertake account and balance sheet reconciliations• Process bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy• Maintain and update the general ledger periodically• Prepare and record journal entries as per business requirements• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis• Handle the month-end close process efficiently• Utilize NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various accounting tasks.
2026-10-20T16:13:45Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 83000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is $75,000 to $83,000 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>Manage all subsidiary accounting, including intercompany transactions and consolidation for subsidiaries and providing subsidiary financial statements and assisting with consolidated reporting.</li><li>Review reconciliations, journal entries, and schedules prepared by staff accountants, ensuring compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Review and approve Accounts Payable, ensuring compliance with internal policies.</li><li>Ownership of program accounting, including tracking and reporting program-related revenues and expenses.</li><li>Works across department lines to ensure program grants are recorded and drawn down in accordance with grant agreement and budget guidelines.</li><li>Performs journal entries and account reconciliations for complex accounting transactions, such as loan loss reserves estimates. </li><li>Assist CFO and/or Director of Accounting with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and schedules.</li><li>Research new company changes or ventures and how they will be impacted by GAAP.</li><li>Gathers necessary account information and documents needed to perform annual audits, and assists external auditors.</li><li>Maintains knowledge of generally acceptable accounting practices and procedures.</li><li>Complete other tasks as required.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T18:38:44Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. The Position: <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>
2026-10-21T15:58:44Z

Financial Analyst/Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 105000.00 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] 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.<ul><li>Complete various reports for accounting; itemize transactions on various reports into spreadsheets.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis on retail performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Analyze sales, margins, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability</li><li>Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with retail goals.</li><li>Monitor retail department budgets to ensure adherence and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP</li><li>Reconcile accounts related to retail operations, including inventory and accounts payable.</li><li>Track and analyze key retail metrics such as inventory turnover, foot traffic, and basket size.</li><li>Utilize retail POS systems to extract and analyze data.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Enhance retail reporting systems to improve data visibility for stakeholders</li><li>Accounts Receivable:</li><li> - Process and reconcile all customer invoices and payments.</li><li> - Research and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.</li><li> - Maintain accurate customer account records.</li><li> - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports.</li><li> - Assist in the collection of outstanding debts.</li><li>Accounts Payable:</li><li> - Process and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.</li><li> - Maintain accurate vendor records.</li><li> - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts payable reports.</li><li> - Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.</li><li> - Assist with vendor relations.</li><li>Sales Tax:</li><li> - Prepare and file monthly/quarterly sales tax returns accurately and on time.</li><li> - Maintain accurate sales tax records and reconciliations.</li><li> - Research and stay updated on sales tax laws and regulations.</li><li> - Assist with audits and tax examinations.</li><li>Developing spreadsheet.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T16:24:08Z

Staff Accountant

Rosemont, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 80000.00 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.
2026-10-13T18:44:09Z

Sr. Accountant

Plainfield, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 80000.00 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>
2026-10-14T19:28:43Z

Sr. AR Accountant

Plainfield, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$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] Job Description 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. This position will have a close working relationship with the accounting, payroll, and finance team members as well as leadership throughout the organization. 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>
2026-10-23T16:04:06Z

Tax & Accounting Senior Manager - Public

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
160000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000 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] We are seeking a Tax and Accounting Senior Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves overseeing accounting and tax functions, including managing a team of accounting professionals, handling financial transactions, and preparing financial accounting data for multiple entities. Job Responsibilities:• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, variance analysis, and key financial metrics for multiple entities.• Review and ensure accuracy of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.• Lead a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and training as needed.• Manage the entire lifecycle of accounting for income taxes, including annual, quarterly, and forecasted tax rate computations.• Oversee and review other accounting areas such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, Taxes, and Revenue operations.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and controls.• Understand and manage complex partnership tax structures and transactions.• Research tax issues and communicate implications of investment decisions to senior management.• Coordinate compliance work, including the preparation and timely filing of tax returns for partnerships.• Document and manage the process for quarterly estimates and filings.
2026-10-23T17:08:42Z

Staff Accountant

Oakbrook Terrace, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 85000.00 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>
2026-11-02T17:43:45Z

Sr. Accountant - M&A/Technical Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
105000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. About the roleOur 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. Job Description:<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>
2026-10-23T16:08:45Z

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