Remote Accounting Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
remote
Temporary / Contract
55.4135 - 70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a contract engagement based in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee core close activities, manage multi-entity consolidations, and help maintain accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong knowledge of general ledger operations, reconciliations, and audit support, along with experience working in Workday Financial Management. This is a Contract position. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities across multiple entities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate. • Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger activity to maintain reliable accounting data. • Coordinate the consolidation of financial results for multiple business units and support the preparation of internal and external reporting packages. • Partner with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues, investigate variances, and strengthen the accuracy of period-end reporting. • Support financial statement audit requests by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and assisting with schedules and analysis. • Monitor accounting workflows within Workday Financial Management and contribute to efficient execution of daily and month-end processes.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Team Lead

Oswego, IL
remote
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 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 role please send your resume to [email protected] The holidays are just around the corner! Time to get you into a role that will pay more and give you the work-life balance you deserve. Job Description<ul><li>Lead by example, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Independently compile, analyze, and review financial information to prepare and record journal entries within the general ledger system, ensuring transactions are accurately documented and properly supported.</li><li>Record, reconcile, and analyze the Bank's daily cash and investment activities, identifying variances and escalating concerns as appropriate.</li><li>Prepare, review, and maintain account reconciliations, ensuring outstanding items are researched and resolved in a timely manner.</li><li>Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly accounting schedules and reports with a high level of accuracy.</li><li>Maintain and update departmental procedures, ensuring documentation remains current, accurate, and aligned with internal control requirements and standard procedure templates.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by collecting, reviewing, validating, and organizing audit documentation and responding to auditor requests.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and filing of regulatory reports, including but not limited to the FR 2900 Report, Call Report, and Y-9SP Report.</li><li>Serve as a backup for the Accounts Payable function, including reviewing expense coding, processing vendor invoices and employee reimbursement requests, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement, recommend solutions, and support implementation of approved enhancements.</li><li>Perform special projects, research assignments, and ad hoc financial analyses as requested by management.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with internal departments and business partners to resolve accounting-related questions and issues.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Oakbrook Terrace, IL
remote
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
Tax Manager -( ideal for local candidates ) Great quality of life This role is ideal for a tax specialist who combines strong technical expertise with a consultative approach to client service. The position centers on reviewing complex tax filings, resolving sophisticated tax matters, and guiding team members to deliver accurate, high-quality work. High net worth client experience idealFor more information : Reach out to [email protected]Responsibilities:• Lead the review of complex business and high net worth tax returns, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax regulations.• Handle selective hands-on tax preparation while focusing primarily on quality review and final evaluation of deliverables.• Investigate intricate tax questions independently and develop well-supported conclusions based on current law and guidance.• Present tax research outcomes and recommendations clearly to clients through both written communication and direct discussion.• Advise clients on tax-related challenges and offer practical strategies tailored to their business or personal circumstances.• Manage communication with tax authorities and respond to notices, inquiries, and other government correspondence in a timely manner.• Support the growth of entry-level tax professionals by providing coaching, technical direction, and constructive feedback.• Collaborate with colleagues across engagements to maintain strong client relationships and consistent service quality. Benefits:Medical, Dental, 401K, and Vacation
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

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