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10 results for Project Assistant in Chicago, IL

Project Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of AP and AR</p><p>• Conducting regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity</p><p>• Ensuring all general ledger entries are accurate and up-to-date</p><p>• Completing month-end close procedures in an organized and timely manner</p><p>• Leveraging accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP to streamline processes</p><p>• Regularly reviewing and updating customer credit records</p><p>• Addressing and resolving customer inquiries and concerns related to their accounts</p><p>• Monitoring customer accounts and initiating appropriate actions when necessary</p><p>• Managing and maintaining accurate customer records</p><p>• Processing customer credit applications efficiently and accurately.</p>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Park Ridge, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to support a busy Trusts and Estates practice in Park Ridge, Illinois. This position is ideal for someone who can manage sensitive legal matters, coordinate deadlines, and communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and outside parties. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to estate planning, probate, and related legal work within a collaborative and client-centered law firm environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support attorneys with day-to-day legal and administrative tasks related to trusts, estates, and probate matters.</li><li>Maintain organized paper and digital case records to ensure documents are accurate, accessible, and up to date.</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties in a clear and effective manner regarding case status, documentation, and scheduling needs.</li><li>Oversee attorney calendars by arranging meetings, tracking deadlines, and coordinating appointments and court-related dates.</li><li>Perform legal research and gather supporting information to assist with ongoing matters and case preparation.</li><li>Process file intake and closure in accordance with firm procedures and recordkeeping standards.</li><li>Assist with preparation and handling of court filings and legal documents connected to estate planning and estate administration.</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy law firm. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on litigation experience who can manage filings, maintain case documentation, and help attorneys stay organized in a fast-paced legal setting. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to active matters while working closely with legal staff on day-to-day case support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and submit court filings through electronic filing systems with close attention to deadlines and jurisdictional requirements.<br>• Coordinate litigation support activities by organizing case files, tracking important dates, and maintaining accurate legal records.<br>• Assist attorneys with drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and case-related materials.<br>• Communicate with courts, clients, and outside parties to support scheduling, document exchange, and general case administration.<br>• Monitor calendars for hearings, filings, and other case milestones to help ensure timely completion of legal tasks.<br>• Conduct administrative and paralegal support duties that contribute to efficient handling of civil and corporate legal matters.
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is working with a well-established Chicago law firm to identify a full-time Estate Planning Legal Assistant to support a growing trusts and estates practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative and executive support to estate planning attorneys</li><li>Draft, edit, proofread, and format estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney</li><li>Coordinate and attend estate plan signings</li><li>Prepare and organize physical and electronic closing binders</li><li>Assist with trust administration tasks at the direction of attorneys, including locating and organizing estate and trust assets</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients and manage correspondence as directed</li><li>Proactively manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate conference/video calls</li><li>Open new client matters, including preparing engagement letters, intake forms, and conflict materials</li><li>Assist with billing-related tasks, including sending invoices and responding to client inquiries</li><li>Maintain electronic and physical files using a document management system</li><li>Support attorneys with expenses, CLE tracking, time entry, and other administrative needs</li><li>Provide occasional reception coverage and other duties as assigned</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-05T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are partnering with a Midwest-rooted, Am Law 200 law firm on a <strong>Litigation Legal Assistant </strong>opening supporting the Intellectual Property practice, offering strong exposure to sophisticated matters within a collaborative, well-supported team environment. This role will provide day-to-day support to 3-4 attorneys/paralegals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Producing, editing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Managing calendars, scheduling, travel coordination, and expense reimbursement</li><li>Supporting trial preparation and general litigation processes</li><li>Time entry, transcription of dictation, and file maintenance</li><li>E-filing in state and federal courts and managing dockets</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are partnering with a Midwest-rooted, Am Law 200 law firm on a <strong>Trusts &amp; Estates Legal Assistant</strong> opening, offering the opportunity to support a busy, well-established practice with strong internal growth and advancement potential. This role will support 3-4 attorneys/paralegals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Typing, producing, editing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Electronic time entry and billing, calendaring/scheduling, and expense reimbursements</li><li>Maintaining electronic client files (NetDocs)</li><li>Supporting Trusts &amp; Estates processes and additional administrative tasks as needed</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Franklin Park, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 52000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Addison, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 17.4135 - 20.163 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a team in Addison, Illinois. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed administrative work and wants to build hands-on experience in accounting and bookkeeping. The role offers consistent part-time hours and a path to grow into a broader bookkeeping position over time.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices accurately, assign appropriate coding, and help maintain organized payable records.<br>• Support accounts receivable activities by entering payment information, tracking outstanding balances, and updating customer account details.<br>• Perform routine bank reconciliations to verify transactions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Enter financial and transactional data into accounting systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Use QuickBooks to record, review, and maintain accounting information for daily operations.<br>• Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks and help ensure financial records remain complete and current.<br>• Communicate with internal team members and external contacts to clarify invoice, payment, or account questions as needed.
  • 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Bellwood, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 45000 - 46800 USD / Yearly
  • <p> Accounting Assistant to be a part of family owned manufacturing company. You can wear multiple hats. This is an opportunity to utilize your debits and credits knowledge and be apart of an established business. Send your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle at 630-368-1175 </p><p>Medical, PTO and strong work life balance as well as 401k </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable </p><p>• Invoicing and cash application.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation and handling of purchase orders, and shipping documentations. </p><p>• Interact with all areas of the company including customer service and manufacturing </p><p>• Familiarity with purchase order procedures and shipping documentation.</p><p>\</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k &amp; time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job description</u></strong></p><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 &amp; 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 &amp; time off</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z