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Sr. Fund Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $95,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide. Job Description:• Gain a thorough understanding of the Fund Accounting Department’s function within the organization, the department’s policies, procedures and best practices, and the reporting standards expected from the department for quarterly and annual financial reporting.• Record all assigned Fund cash activity on a daily basis.• Maintain accrual basis general ledger accounts for numerous Funds with a concentration on new, non-stabilized Funds.• Reconcile the Fund’s bank statements on a monthly basis investigating and resolving all reconciling items monthly.• Completion of quarterly cash flow statements and quarterly reconciliation of inter-company accounts within the given deadlines.• Prepare thorough work papers and financial statements consistent with the department standards for quarterly reporting and annual, year-end audit reporting within the given deadlines.• Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end audit process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed.• Work closely with Fund Management to gain an understanding of each Fund’s investment model and impact that Fund activity has on investor returns.• Responsible for preparing the Fund-level supporting tax return information for the outside auditors for new and non-stabilized Funds. Reconcile the variances in internal database between projected and actual tax losses and tax credit information consistent with the department standards for year-end reporting within given deadlines.• Gain a thorough understanding of the year-end tax process and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are being effectively and efficiently executed.• Maintain accurate, thorough, and up-to-date files including project promissory notes, cash flow distribution support, equity adjuster letters, etc.• Provide Fund Management with quarterly updated Fund activity for input into the Funds sources and uses model; verify predetermined fields in the Fund model for accuracy.• Assist the Fund Accounting Managers in training, mentoring and motivating Staff Accountants.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Senior Tax Associate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is $95,000 - $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]. 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. Responsibilities:• Prepare tax documents and assist on tax return preparation • Review and analyze financial statements • Manage workload and complete work to meet required regulatory deadlines
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Senior Tax Associate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 105000 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]. 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. Position OverviewThe primary focus of this role is on corporate tax for small to mid-sized U.S. subsidiaries of multinational companies. In addition, the role includes exposure to individual income tax return preparation, including extensive work with expatriate and dual-status tax returns. This position is ideal for a well-rounded professional who enjoys variety and international work. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare corporate tax returns (1120, 1120-S, 1065) and related workpapers for U.S. subsidiaries</li><li>Prepare U.S. individual income tax returns, including dual-status and expatriate filings</li></ul>
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Senior Tax Associate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is up to $130,000 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 managing the process and communication with property managers and joint venture partners to obtain all necessary information and ensure proper tax reporting.</li><li>Assist in assessing and maintaining tax compliance requirements of fund structure, including schedule of returns, estimates and extensions filed.</li><li>Review pass-through entity, REIT and corporate tax returns, extensions, and quarterly estimates prepared by external tax advisors and joint venture partners.</li><li>Understand the impact of complex fund structures, transactions, partner allocations and disclosures on various types of investors (foreign, tax-exempt, domestic, etc.) and tax implications of transactions to the structure and investors.</li><li>Participate in the tax structuring, planning, and due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions.</li><li>Ensure all tax filings and payments are timely filed.</li><li>Assist in responding to federal and state notices.</li><li>Assist with federal and state audits.</li><li>Coordinate with external tax advisors to prepare taxable income projections for corporations, REITs, and pass-through entities in order to determine appropriate withholding associated with distributions to US taxable and international investors.</li><li>Analyze quarterly withholding requirements and impact of asset dispositions on REITs, partnerships, corporations, and investors.</li><li>Coordinate with the accounting department to document ASC 740, manage tax provision, review REIT testing qualifications and ensure all proper tax disclosures are included in order to comply with regulatory agencies.</li><li>Responsible for assisting with REIT compliance.</li><li>Assist with tax research and prepare memorandums outlining findings and conclusions for tax treatment related to strategic transactions and acquisitions.</li><li>Assist with investors’ tax inquiries, provide tax support to internal stakeholders and respond to ad-hoc requests.</li><li>Help to continuously improve internal tax processes, leveraging technology where possible.</li><li>Keep abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining professional certifications.</li></ul>
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

VP, Accounting Advisory

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $200,000- $250,000 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]. Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? Responsibilities<ol><li>Lead and support end-to-end client engagements across core controllership and finance operations, including procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report and manage or contribute to engagement teams advising clients through situational needs such as first-time audit readiness, transactional accounting (acquisitions, divestitures, IPO and debt transactions) and complex technical accounting</li><li>Conduct and oversee detailed financial analysis and assist in deliverable preparation that informs client strategy and decision-making</li><li>Execute buyside and sell side diligence, including historical and projected financial and operating trends analysis, quality of earnings analysis, working capital analysis and net debt consideration analysis</li><li>Draft clear and compelling reports outlining key takeaways</li><li>Provide technical and strategic accounting guidance (ASC 606, ASC 805, ASC 842, GAAP, IFRS and SEC standards) and translate into broader business and stakeholder implications for clients</li><li>Advise clients on process design, technology-enabled solution implementation and scalable finance processes to improve reporting</li><li>Develop data models, reports and dashboards leveraging tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or Excel to provide clear, data-driven insights</li><li>Collaborate with senior team members to evaluate client performance, diagnose issues across the finance operating model, identify improvement opportunities and prepare / prioritize actionable recommendations</li><li>Lead client meetings, helping translate findings into actionable insights, manage stakeholder expectations and supporting the execution of solutions</li><li>Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members</li><li>Lead internal trainings and best practice sharing</li><li>Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture</li></ol>
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Sr. Portfolio Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is up to $105,000-$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. 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>
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant - M&A/Technical Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 115000 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>
2026-04-29T00:00:00Z

Technical Accounting and SEC (Senior) Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $190,000 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. Job Description:<ul><li>Perform accounting research and review technical accounting memos including the following:</li><li>Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures</li><li>Stock based compensation plans and modification accounting considerations</li><li>Ensuring ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance with policies and procedures</li><li>Review certain quarterly and annual disclosures with the company's 10-Q and 10-K filings</li><li>Review disclosures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements</li><li>Review new accounting pronouncements issued quarterly and assist with implementation as needed</li><li>Provide accounting support for complex transactions, including derivatives, acquisitions, and revenue recognition</li><li>Oversee and/or participate in special projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z