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Project Coordinator

Gurnee, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Our client is looking for a Logistics/Project Coordinator to support installation and project execution activities in Gurnee, Illinois. This position plays a central role in organizing schedules, aligning field resources, and keeping clients and internal partners informed from project kickoff through completion. The ideal candidate brings strong coordination skills, a detail-focused mindset, and the ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a high standard of service. Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 100% on-site for training, then hybrid for high-performing, fully independent employees $65,000-$75,000 + up to 10% discretionary bonus + health insurance monthly stipend ($290/month) (no employer sponsored health insurance coverage) + 401K + Profit Sharing + PTO Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster Responsibilities:• Build and manage project timelines to keep installation activities on track and aligned with customer expectations.• Lead pre-installation outreach with clients and project partners to confirm scope, timing, site readiness, and key deliverables.• Prepare and organize installation packets, scheduling records, and supporting documentation needed for successful field execution.• Coordinate technicians, transportation needs, and other logistical resources to support efficient project delivery.• Monitor active projects, communicate status updates, and address scheduling conflicts or service issues as they arise.• Manage adjustments to project plans, including rescheduled appointments, scope updates, and other changes that affect execution.• Review completed work for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all required documentation is finalized and properly closed out.• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to maintain smooth communication and timely resolution of concerns.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support construction-focused financial operations for a client in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract position suited for an accounting specialist with experience managing project-based costs, maintaining accurate financial records, and working within fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of cost accounting, project accounting, and construction accounting, along with hands-on experience using D365 to support reporting and daily transactions. Responsibilities: • Monitor project financial activity, including job costs, commitments, billings, and budget performance across active construction projects. • Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records for project-related transactions, ensuring costs are coded correctly and posted in a timely manner. • Reconcile project accounts and investigate variances to support reliable month-end and periodic financial reporting. • Partner with project managers and operations teams to track spending, review financial progress, and improve cost visibility. • Support invoicing, revenue tracking, and payment documentation in alignment with contract terms and project milestones. • Use D365 to manage accounting workflows, generate reports, and maintain data accuracy within the project accounting process. • Assist with forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis to help project teams make informed decisions. • Ensure accounting activities comply with internal controls, company policies, and applicable financial standards.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 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.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
34.8365 - 40.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Contract Project Accountant to support major commercial construction initiatives in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who understands the financial demands of large-scale projects and can work closely with project leadership to keep reporting, billing, and cost tracking accurate. The role requires a strong grasp of construction accounting practices, especially within complex projects valued at $50MM or more. Responsibilities: • Administer owner pay applications and oversee project invoicing to ensure timely and accurate billing activity. • Track financial performance across assigned projects by maintaining cost records, reviewing budgets, and analyzing spending trends. • Collaborate with project managers and operations partners to provide clear financial insight and support informed project decisions. • Review project expenses on an ongoing basis, investigate discrepancies, and highlight cost variances that may affect project outcomes. • Contribute to forecasting activities and prepare financial reports that reflect current project status and anticipated results. • Maintain organized accounting documentation and support compliance with established construction finance procedures. • Assist with schedule of values management and other project-related accounting tasks tied to contract and billing administration.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support a busy law office in Illinois. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is comfortable using technology, communicates effectively, and stays composed in a fast-paced setting. The role offers exposure to a broad range of legal administrative work while contributing to an organized and client-focused office environment. Responsibilities: • Manage daily administrative support activities, including preparing correspondence, responding to messages, copying and transmitting documents, and welcoming visitors in a courteous manner. • Organize incoming and outgoing mail and ensure office communications are routed accurately and efficiently. • Coordinate client meetings and maintain appointment schedules to support smooth day-to-day operations. • Monitor key dates and maintain a central calendar to help the team stay on track with deadlines and commitments. • Enter and update information in office systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Assist with general operational needs, including monitoring inventory levels and arranging office supply orders when needed. • Work across Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other software platforms, adapting quickly to new tools and processes. • Provide additional administrative and legal support tasks as priorities shift within the office.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys with litigation-related coordination and day-to-day administrative activities in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage deadlines, prepare legal materials accurately, and communicate effectively with clients, courts, and outside parties. The role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to stay organized while handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities: • Coordinate attorney schedules by managing meetings, tracking deadlines, and maintaining accurate court and case calendars. • Prepare, revise, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, filings, and other legal documents in compliance with court requirements and judicial procedures. • Support hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and productions by organizing exhibits, scanning records, and applying Bates numbering where needed. • Oversee litigation files by maintaining complete electronic and paper records, updating docket activity, and ensuring case materials are properly organized. • Partner with attorneys and accounting personnel to prepare audit letter responses and deliver finalized documentation to auditors on schedule. • Review billing materials for accuracy, help resolve invoice questions, and assist with outstanding balance follow-up, including communication with insurance carriers when necessary. • Process administrative items such as expense submissions, payment requests, and new client or matter intake documentation. • Provide additional operational support to other office functions, including shared service or front-desk coverage, as business needs require. The pay range for this position is 27 to 35. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract 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.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Schaumburg, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Job description<ul><li>Accounts payable set up purchase orders, enter invoices, obtain approvals from project managers, follow up on problem invoices/vendor credits. Collate invoice with checks. Maintain subcontractors certificates of insurance</li><li>Enter weekly payroll in Sage & ADP, distribute reports to project managers for approval. Track time off, apprentice union raises</li><li>Assist with tracking cash flow and change order collection</li><li>Log, track all orders, deliveries, invoices and payments</li><li>Process sale and use/lease tax</li><li>Prepare budget entry in the online system</li><li>Service dispatch, billing, and collections. Provide customers with certificates of insurance</li><li>Order office supplies and equipmentMedical/Dental, 401k & time off</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Franklin Park, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 52000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $52,000 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:We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our Accounting/Finance team in Franklin Park, IL. This role is essential in supporting the daily financial operations of the company through accurate data entry, efficient administrative support, and reliable backup across accounts payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and thrives in a hands-on environment where accuracy and timeliness are critical. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform daily entry of Accounts Payable (AP) invoices into the ERP system with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Organize and maintain filing of various accounting documents and records.</li><li>Prepare and send remittances to vendors and suppliers.</li><li>Manage office supply inventory, including ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels.</li><li>Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable (AR) data entry as needed.</li><li>Assist with other ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Technical Project Coordinator

Naperville, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
23 - 24.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for Technical Project Coordinators to support overnight field service operations for business customer projects. This is an Overnight, fully Remote position, shift: 6pm-3am Eastern, Sunday through Thursday. Position is focused on coordinating installation, upgrade, specialized service, and remediation activities from technician dispatch through final work order closeout. In this role, you will act as the central point of communication among technicians, dispatch, project teams, vendors, and customer stakeholders to help keep scheduled work on track. The position requires strong real-time coordination, clear documentation, and consistent progress reporting throughout each service event. Responsibilities:• Oversee each assigned service event from initial technician dispatch through completion and release of the work order.• Confirm readiness before work begins by reviewing scope, verifying arrival expectations, checking material needs, and identifying site access considerations with field technicians.• Serve as the main day-of-service contact for technicians, internal teams, vendors, and customer stakeholders during overnight operations.• Provide immediate coordination and operational support when issues arise during installations, upgrades, or remediation work.• Track and monitor technician progress activity against planned milestones and timelines to help ensure timely execution of project milestones and implementation milestones.• Record status updates on a recurring basis in designated project tracking tools and communicate progress to relevant stakeholders.• Verify that required completion items, including test records, documentation, and site photographs, are collected, reviewed, and submitted within required timeframes.• Help maintain service quality and customer satisfaction by ensuring technical requirements and project expectations are addressed throughout the engagement.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

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