14 Results for Temporary Accounting And Finance Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Accountant

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 35 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>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Westmont, IL
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Temporary / Contract
31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a high-tech pharm/biotech organization in Westmont, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing daily transactional work with close-cycle support and financial reporting. The role will partner with both finance and operational teams to maintain accurate records, monitor project-related activity, and help keep accounting processes running efficiently. Responsibilities:• Record accounting activity through timely journal entries and maintain clear audit-ready support for each transaction.• Reconcile general ledger balances on a recurring basis, research variances, and resolve outstanding items accurately.• Contribute to month-end and year-end close efforts by preparing schedules, validating balances, and supporting reporting deadlines.• Provide assistance across both accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows to help maintain smooth day-to-day operations.• Use Microsoft Dynamics GP, including project-related accounting functionality, to monitor financial activity tied to projects and ensure proper coding.• Review account activity for inconsistencies, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.• Prepare financial data and supporting analysis to assist with routine reporting and management review.• Follow established accounting controls, policies, and procedures to support compliance and financial accuracy.• Participate in ongoing process enhancements and system optimization efforts that strengthen accounting efficiency and reporting quality. The salary range for this position is $28 to $33. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary 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.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

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 Assistant

Crystal Lake, IL
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Part time Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of payables, receivables, and account reconciliation tasks. The selected candidate will help maintain accurate records, support timely transaction processing, and contribute to the smooth operation of the accounting function. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices accurately, assign the appropriate coding, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines.• Monitor incoming customer payments, apply receipts correctly, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.• Reconcile bank activity against financial records to identify discrepancies and ensure account accuracy.• Maintain accounting data in QuickBooks, keeping entries current, organized, and audit-ready.• Review financial documents for completeness and resolve inconsistencies in coordination with internal stakeholders or external contacts.• Assist with routine reporting and provide administrative support for daily accounting operations.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Northbrook, IL
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 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.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Deerfield, IL
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Temporary / Contract
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a Pilates studio in Deerfield, Illinois through a Contract position that combines financial operations with front desk coordination. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a client-facing wellness environment and can balance accurate bookkeeping with excellent day-to-day service. The right candidate will bring prior experience in a fitness or studio setting, strong organizational skills, and a genuine interest in health and wellness. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily front desk activities by welcoming clients, assisting with check-ins, and creating a positive studio experience. • Coordinate class and appointment scheduling to help maintain an organized and efficient studio calendar. • Process client payments, manage package sales, and keep customer account information current and accurate. • Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including tracking incoming and outgoing payments. • Prepare and process payroll with attention to accuracy, timing, and recordkeeping requirements. • Complete bank reconciliations and review financial records to support consistent account accuracy. • Maintain bookkeeping records in QuickBooks Online and ensure transactions are entered and categorized properly. • Support client account management by responding to routine inquiries and resolving basic billing issues.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for a Long-term Contract position based in Illinois. This role is well suited for someone who can balance daily transactional work with month-end reporting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and the discipline to meet deadlines while collaborating across departments. Responsibilities:• Record and review journal entries to maintain an accurate and up-to-date general ledger.• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and balance sheet accounts while resolving discrepancies promptly.• Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end close activities to support timely financial reporting.• Prepare accounting schedules and contribute to the creation of financial statements in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice handling, payment tracking, and collection follow-up.• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling financial data and analyzing variances against expected results.• Participate in internal and external audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to accounting-related requests.• Use accounting systems and Excel-based tools to manage financial data, improve reporting accuracy, and support ongoing analysis. The salary range for this position is $30 to $38/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.• Partner with finance colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to address accounting issues and assist with business initiatives.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Country Club Hills, IL
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to support municipal finance operations in Country Club Hills, Illinois. This Contract position will report to the Director of Finance and play an important role in maintaining accurate records, completing reconciliations, and contributing to timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a government environment. Responsibilities:• Reconcile banking activity across city accounts and resolve discrepancies to ensure complete and accurate financial records.• Prepare, review, and enter journal entries related to cash activity, account transfers, and other general ledger transactions.• Track and balance interfund activity, including wire transfers, to support proper fund accounting and reporting.• Maintain petty cash records, process related entries, and provide regular updates on balances and spending activity.• Support month-end close by organizing financial data, posting adjustments, and helping keep reporting on schedule.• Monitor pulled cash accounts and outstanding checks, maintaining supporting spreadsheets and documentation for follow-up.• Assist with deposit and check reporting by preparing organized schedules and other finance-related worksheets.• Coordinate with external auditors by gathering records, answering questions, and supplying requested documentation during audit activities.• Oversee reporting tied to unclaimed property and outstanding checks in accordance with applicable procedures. The salary range for this position is $24/hr to $25/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Bolingbrook, IL
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Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and helping ensure strong control over inventory, cost, and balance sheet accounts. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general ledger accounting and can work effectively across day-to-day transactions, reconciliations, and reporting needs. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity and support timely financial reporting. • Complete month-end close tasks, including account analysis and follow-up on outstanding items affecting financial results. • Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner. • Support cost accounting processes by reviewing work in progress, job cost details, and cost of goods sold activity. • Analyze inventory and product profitability trends to help improve accuracy in financial reporting and operational decision-making. • Maintain fixed asset accounting records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related reconciliations. • Assist with sales tax reporting and support tax credit documentation as needed. • Partner with internal teams to validate financial data, strengthen accounting accuracy, and support ongoing process improvements.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 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.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Buffalo Grove, IL
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Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Illinois. This opportunity is well suited for an entry- to mid-level candidate who enjoys working across payables, reconciliations, and general bookkeeping activities in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings practical accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy. Responsibilities: • Manage invoice processing, payment tracking, and other accounts payable activities to help ensure timely and accurate disbursements. • Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial records. • Review and process employee expense submissions in accordance with company policies and documentation standards. • Administer corporate card payment workflows, including verification, coding, and reconciliation of transactions. • Prepare journal entries and support general ledger maintenance to keep accounting records current and organized. • Assist with routine bookkeeping tasks and month-end close support as needed by the accounting team. • Work within accounting platforms such as Epicor, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or comparable systems to complete daily financial processes. • Contribute to tax-related accounting support, including assistance with corporate tax return documentation when required.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Grant Accountant

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support audit-related accounting activities for a client in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist with experience handling grant funding, reconciliations, and month-end processes in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide dependable accounting support during a critical period. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post journal entries to keep grant and general ledger records accurate and up to date. • Reconcile accounts across cash activity, credit cards, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to support clean financial reporting. • Assist with month-end close tasks, including reviewing balances, identifying discrepancies, and resolving accounting issues promptly. • Track grant-related transactions and help ensure expenditures are recorded in alignment with funding requirements and internal guidelines. • Support payroll-related accounting and cost allocation activities to improve the accuracy of expense reporting. • Compile documentation and financial details needed for audit requests and respond to follow-up items in a timely manner. • Review daily and periodic financial activity to confirm transactions are properly classified and supported. • Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain organized records and improve consistency in accounting processes.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

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

Elk Grove Village, IL
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial management of active projects in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This Contract position is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can manage project financials, billing activity, and reporting with accuracy and consistency. The role works closely with project leadership and internal teams to help maintain budget visibility, support sound financial decisions, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Responsibilities: • Manage the accounting activities for multiple projects at the same time, maintaining accurate financial records from project start through completion. • Track budgets, committed costs, spending activity, and overall financial results to help keep projects aligned with business and client expectations. • Prepare recurring project-level financial reporting, including profitability analysis, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries. • Review cost trends and budget variances, identify risks or inefficiencies, and recommend practical actions to improve cost performance. • Partner with project managers to validate charges, review work in progress, and confirm that project costs are recorded correctly. • Process and review client invoices for completeness and accuracy, coordinating with project teams to gather billing support and resolve discrepancies. • Monitor accounts receivable related to project work and follow up on outstanding payments to support timely collections. • Participate in month-end close activities tied to project accounting, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is properly reconciled. • Collaborate with procurement and other internal departments to collect financial information and provide clear updates to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. • Maintain adherence to accepted accounting practices, organizational policies, confidentiality standards, and other assigned responsibilities as needed.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

14 results for Temporary Accounting And Finance in Chicago, IL