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VP of Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
210000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $200,000-$210,000 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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job Description: This role is responsible for managing the activities of the corporate accounting department which provides accounting, payroll and incentive compensation, and compliance support.<ul><li>Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of firm’s books and records. Including, but not limited to, data entry into the general ledger, payroll, departmental cost allocations, vendor payments, debt payments, debt levels, and shareholder services.</li><li>Oversee billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll operations, ensuring best practices are in place and smooth and timely financial transactions occur. </li><li>Manages payroll and incentive compensation systems and practices.</li><li>Key contact with outside firms for annual audit of financial statements, tax matters and corporate insurance policies.</li><li>Responsible for processes, systems, and underlying data and will work with IT and other partners to get the best out of the technology tools.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring all controls and reporting are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all applicable compliance and accounting laws and regulations.</li><li>Develop and maintain the department policies and procedures in order to maintain accounting discipline within processes.</li><li>Provide support and analysis during acquisition integration to transition general ledger, accounts payable, reporting and payroll to company standard formats.</li><li>Oversees cost allocation analysis for locations and operational units.</li></ul>
2026-03-30T00:00:00Z

VP, Accounting Advisory

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
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>
2026-04-08T00:00:00Z

Property Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 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] Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? Job Description: <ol><li>Main contact for the company who are responsible for the accounting of stabilized properties</li><li>Reviews all the company's deliverables and communicates any applicable adjustments, process changes, and/or improvements</li><li>Responsible for coordination of uploading business plan budgets into Yardi Voyager</li><li>Reviews lease agreements and ensures applicable information is accurately uploaded</li><li>Prepares cash distributions for operating properties not outsourced to the company.</li><li>Reviews quarterly/annual common area expense reconciliations</li><li>Primary liaison with Asset Management team to assist with needs related to new tenants and 3rd party property managers</li><li>Prepares and distributes debt refinancing analysis on an as needed basis</li><li>Responsible for lender reporting in collaboration with Capital Markets team</li></ol>
2026-03-26T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
33 - 40 USD / Hourly
•Complete month-end financial packages for a portfolio of properties for review by controller •Maintain General Ledger •Prepare all journal entries and accruals •Accounts Payable and Receivable processing •Monitor/reconcile bank accounts •Assist/prepare Quarterly and Annual financial reporting for lenders and investors •Assist in Cam/Tax reconciliation process •Review & maintain mortgage and depreciation schedules •Review & maintain property tax and insurance schedules •Support annual budgeting process and ad hoc projects •Prepare work papers and collaborate with Auditors on annual audits •Understand and apply GAAP and internal policies & procedures •Collaborate on process improvements/efficiencies •Yardi Voyager experience •Strong analytical and organizational skills •Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel •Excellent verbal and written communication skills REQUIREMENTS •3-5 years of experience in property accounting and financial statement preparation •Accounting Bachelor’s Degree
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 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 Property 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. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:<ul><li>Responsible for month-end, quarter end and year-end close activities from balance sheet and cash account reconciliations</li><li>Manage and accounts payable and receivable activities for assigned portfolio</li><li>Produce and manage variance reports</li><li>Reconcile monthly bank statements</li><li>Manage debt and debt payments</li><li>Prepare and review properly documented journal entries.</li><li>Assist with Budgets and Forecasts as needed, working with asset management and Finance leadership.</li><li>Assist with the calculation of fees (i.e. Management and Acquisition) as needed. Identify and implement process re-engineering opportunities.</li><li>Record cash receipts, receivables and other journal entries as appropriate.</li><li>Special projects and other functions as required by manager or client.</li><li>Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual property reporting accurately and on time.</li></ul>
2026-04-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Elgin, IL
onsite
Temporary
28 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to oversee all aspects of payroll operations for a dynamic service-oriented company in Elgin, Illinois. This role involves managing payroll processing, reporting, and reconciliation for a workforce that spans multiple divisions, including union employees. As this is a long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll functions while also supporting accounts receivable efforts. Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll cycles across multiple divisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Utilize Paylocity to manage the entire payroll cycle, including audits, reporting, and system updates. • Review pay rates, deductions, and benefits, particularly for union employees, to ensure accurate calculations. • Prepare and submit payroll-related reports in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. • Perform account reconciliations related to payroll and maintain accurate financial records. • Ensure automated timecard processing is functioning correctly and resolve discrepancies. • Collaborate with internal corporate and field teams to optimize payroll operations. • Assist the accounts receivable collections team on an as-needed basis. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant payroll laws and compliance requirements.
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

Entity Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$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] Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Entity Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… Overview The Entity Group provides accounting, tax, financial management, legal and transaction support services to numerous entities holding proprietary, private equity and venture capital investments across a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, insurance, life sciences, hospitality, healthcare and services, among others. The Accountant position reports to the Managers in the Entity Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis, project management, and leadership skills in the oversight of several entities within the group. Key Duties & Responsibilities • Will be assigned to a slate of investment entities; responsible for all aspects of such entities’ accounting, tax, legal and financial management and analysis functions.• Maintain the general ledger accounting for assigned entities including preparing journal entries for investment activity, cash disbursements, cash receipts, payment of expenses and general ledger account reconciliations.• Prepare the tax projections and tax return workpapers for assigned entities (partnerships and corporations) including identification and resolution of tax issues with managers, in consultation with in-house tax experts.• Provide transaction support to the family investment organizations, including drafting board packages and preparing treasury entries upon closing.• Interpret governing documents (e.g. operating agreements and by-laws) and apply the provisions of the governing documents to the management and accounting for an entity.• Provide day-to-day business and accounting support to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc.• Identify, develop and assist with the execution of improvements to internal processes.
2026-04-02T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
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.
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Chicago Heights, IL
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Homewood, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee and analyze manufacturing job costs, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with company policies. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining financial accuracy, supporting production efficiency, and driving data-driven decision-making. Responsibilities:• Review, validate, and close manufacturing jobs in the Epicor Kinetic system, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.• Verify and reconcile all labor, materials, subcontract operations, and quantity completions before job closure.• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to open operations, unreported labor, and material variances.• Collaborate with production supervisors and shop floor teams to address data errors and missing transactions.• Monitor job statuses, exceptions, and aging jobs to ensure timely completion and closure.• Analyze job cost variances, including labor, material, and burden, and provide detailed explanations to accounting and operations teams.• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by ensuring accurate job closures and reporting.• Prepare and distribute reports on job costs, variances, and production performance for accounting review.• Develop and maintain standard and customized reports in Epicor Kinetic to track production efficiency and cost trends.• Assist with audits by providing documentation and explanations related to job costs and production transactions. This role will offer a salary between 85K and 90K. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K and paid time off. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI software to find you great job and candidate matches faster.
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant - Corporate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 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]. Overview The Tax Group provides accounting, tax, financial management, legal and transaction support services to numerous individuals, trusts and entities holding proprietary, private equity and venture capital investments across a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, insurance, life sciences, hospitality, healthcare and services, among others. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Managers in the Tax Group and provides a unique opportunity to develop and grow as a tax professional in a nurturing environment. Key Duties & Responsibilities • Prepares and reviews federal and state tax filings for partnerships, corporations, and individuals • Provides the first-level review of workpapers with the opportunity to consider and identify key tax issues that have not been identified by other teams • Performs research and analysis of critical tax issues and summarizes findings for the Tax Group • Utilizes technical expertise gained through tax research and analysis to recommend tax treatment for tax issues that arise during discussions with the Tax Group and other teams • Prepares and reviews foreign filings (Forms 5471, 8865, 926, FBAR), tracks foreign filings, and documents analysis to support positions taken for foreign filings • Interacts with portfolio companies to assist with tax planning, structuring and administration. • Collaborates with other groups and develops relationships that are crucial to the success of the company's tax compliance season each year • Educates other teams through trainings as new tax reform topics and other tax issues become relevant • Collaborates with the IT team to produce and implement new technology and procedures that will increase efficiency in the tax return preparation process • Reviews notice response packages to send to various taxing authorities and assists with any federal, state and local tax audits
2026-04-02T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 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>Set up and maintain tax workpapers and permanent files.</li><li>Prepare and review partnership, individual, fiduciary and information tax returns.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of periodic financial statements.</li><li>Prepare, review, and post period end, standard and adjusting journal entries.</li><li>Assist with analysis of general ledger accounts for 140-plus flow-through entities.</li><li>Assist with preparation of periodic investment activity reports.</li><li>Update bank activity for multiple accounts and report weekly.</li><li>Back-up for accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.</li><li>Maintain intercompany due to/from schedules.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and related journal entries.</li><li>Set up business and tax accounts with various governmental entities.</li><li>Project work as required.</li></ul>
2026-04-02T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Niles, IL
onsite
Permanent
78000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Great growth opportunity for a bright detail-oriented Accountant. You will be responsible for month end closing, assist in consolidations, reporting and reconciliation. You can be a part of best practices in the accounting department with your strong Excel and the ability to grow within the accounting department. This company is growing at 10 percent as well as through acquisitions. Reach out to [email protected] or call Danielle at 630-368-1175. Excellent benefits including medical, dental,and PTO as well as other excellent benefitsotResponsibilities:• Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of accruals, adjusting journal entries, and reconciliation of bank and balance sheet accounts.• Handle capital expenditures, fixed assets, inventory and reconciliations• Utilize OneStream for consolidation• Ad-hoc financial reporting, assist with audits• Interact cross functionally as well as with management.• Assist with creating best practices
2026-04-07T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$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. The focus of this position will be on the delivery of financial services to a set of individual clients through accounting, operational activities, and reporting. Job Description: <ul><li>Manage the personal accounting for a variety of the company’s clients, both individuals and trusts. This includes preparing journal entries and finalizing personal financial statements on a monthly basis. This also includes completing a quarterly reporting package with detailed financial analyses, for example, budget vs. actual spending summaries.</li><li>Within twelve months, recommend a new personal financial report, analysis, or graphic to be included with the quarterly reporting package for the individual or trust clients which you manage.</li><li>Manage the annual financial reporting, administration of grants, and recording of documentation for a private foundation. This includes preparation of federal and state tax filings and calculation of the required minimum charitable distributions.</li><li>Within six months, assume responsibility for the company’s cash management activities. This includes initiating weekly cash transfers on behalf of our business entities and individual clients, reviewing individual investor accounts for liquidity limitations, and coordinating monthly income distributions to individual clients.</li><li>Gather and organize all annual tax information necessary for the preparation of income tax filings for our clients.</li><li>Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments for individuals and trusts.</li><li>Prepare annual extension estimates of taxable income from underlying investments.</li><li>Participate in recurring calls with external service providers (public accounting firms).</li><li>Manage the tax compliance calendar and track the ongoing progress of annual tax returns for all entities.</li><li>Prepare tax returns to be reviewed and signed by the CFO (Individual x1, Trust x1, and a Private Foundation x1). Review tax returns prepared by external service providers (Corporations x2, Partnership x8, Individuals x4, and Trusts x27).</li><li>Work closely with CFO and President in any tax planning/modeling on behalf of our clients (e.g., estate planning, charitable tax planning, etc.)</li><li>Coordinate real estate tax payments, required annual state filings for LLCs, and draft responses to federal and state income tax notices, as needed.</li><li>Within six months, manage the annual calculation of after-tax investment returns for each of our underlying partnership investments (excluding private equity).</li><li>Complete a variety of ad hoc projects working directly with the company’s President, CFO, Client Service Manager, or other team members on an as needed basis. This might include projects related to Corporate and Partnership Accounting, Private Equity & Compliance, Payroll, Administration, Debt and Liquidity Planning, or other analyses requested by the company’s clients.</li></ul>
2026-03-26T00:00:00Z