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- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 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>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 Senior Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Participate in global and segment-level finance groups to complete project</li><li>Perform ad hoc value-added analyses, and provide forward-looking insight and decision support</li><li>Compile and analyze the monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidated reporting packages and supporting schedules for senior leadership</li><li>Review and consolidate monthly P&L variance commentary to provide enhanced management reporting that includes meaningful and actionable insights</li><li>Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure progress of Company against stated short-term and long-term goals</li><li>Help establish a reporting rhythm with Segment leaders in an effort to strengthen our ability to track and monitor updates to quarterly performance expectations</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of presentation materials for the Board of Directors and executive leadership</li><li>Play a key role in the development of the quarterly Operating Reviews to Global CFO, including enhancement of reporting through development of metrics that will provide management with internal and external drivers impacting financial and operational performance</li><li>Participate in the development and distribution of best practices, process documentation, and user support materials for data management tools</li><li>Demonstrate high level of customer service with business leadership and finance team</li><li>Collaborate with team to share and improve technical skills</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $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].</em></p><p><br></p><p>You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in the monthly/quarterly external and internal reporting processes which include:</li><li>Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements</li><li>Preparation of quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings, including creating footnote disclosures and aggregating data</li><li>Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for the newly-formed joint venture</li><li>Preparation of reporting requirements from the joint venture partner for the managed long-term lease portfolio</li><li>Working closely with all business segments, tax, treasury, FP&A, investor relations, legal, and other departments to collect footnote materials</li><li>Preparation of schedules to be included in the quarterly earnings release and schedules to support preparation for the earnings call</li><li>Preparation of the quarterly presentation to the company’s board of directors, including coordination with the FP&A team on budget numbers</li><li>Monthly and quarterly analysis of financial statements for internal/external use</li><li>Work with external auditors, provide required support and address questions and follow ups timely</li><li>Improve our reporting process in our external reporting system</li><li>Update and improve disclosure and reporting documentation for increased efficiency</li><li>Assist in the monthly/quarterly accounting close for the Rail International Segment which includes:</li><li>Partner with the accounting departments at our foreign locations to form a collaborative, communicative relationship</li><li>Act as a liaison between the Chicago accounting team and the accounting departments at our foreign locations to ensure a full understanding of foreign operations and their implications on our consolidated accounting activities</li><li>Monitor activity at the Rail International holding entities, work with Tax and other departments to prepare and record journal entries at these entities</li><li>Ensure monthly activities are recorded in accordance with company accounting policies and prepare relevant journal entries</li><li>Prepare the monthly and quarterly reporting package including income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, key performance metrics, and statement of cash flows</li><li>Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Prepare the Rail International segment schedules to assist in the required disclosures for the 10-K, 10-Q and other reporting needs</li><li>Prepare financial statements for U.S. and international subsidiaries, US pension plans, governmental surveys, and other regulatory filings to be submitted to various agencies, work with external auditors and provide required support and documentation</li><li>Coordinate with accounting and technical accounting departments to research and implement new accounting standards and related reporting and disclosure requirements</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>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 hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.)</p><p><br></p><p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the CPA industry. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Sr. Accountant will join our team and play a key role in our operations. This role focuses on a range of accounting duties, from maintaining accurate customer records to processing applications and monitoring accounts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Undertake account and balance sheet reconciliations</p><p>• Process bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger periodically</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries as per business requirements</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis</p><p>• Handle the month-end close process efficiently</p><p>• Utilize NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various accounting tasks.</p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 92000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $92,000-$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>Work from home options, generous vacation days every year, top tier benefits, competitive pay rates and VERY lucrative bonuses. If that sounds like something you want, keep reading.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for month-end closing procedures including bank reconciliations, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger analysis</li><li>Recording daily client transactions in Yardi and NetSuite software</li><li>Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Researching and implementing solutions for accounting discrepancies</li><li>Assist Controller with quarterly budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Contribute to other projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 10000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Requirements:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Review and approval of offshore accounting staff prepared journal entries</li><li>Review and approval of related account reconciliations prepared by offshore accounting staff; drive timely resolution of reconciling items</li><li>Preparation of technically complex financial models, journal entries, public disclosures</li><li>Participant in work groups related to technological transformations including but not limited to underlying technological delivery platforms, CRM, and business intelligence toolsets</li><li>Ownership of the Current Expected Credit Loss reserve (CECL), including special reserves</li><li>Identify and execute opportunities to streamline and automate analytics, insights, and business processes relevant to revenue recognition and related financial reporting, including leveraging of artificial intelligence</li><li>Supports technical accounting revenue interpretations of sales contracts, emerging products, and revenue sharing arrangements</li><li>Integration partner for revenue recognition and financial reporting on new business acquisitions, including related accounting chartfield design</li><li>Supports external and internal audit including scoping work, internal controls testing, reviewing supporting documentation, responding to auditor inquiries</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 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>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Group Leader and Sr. Manager of the Individual/Foundation Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis and project management within the group.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Maintenance and review of general ledgers, including preparation of accounting entries for the day-to-day transactions and other activity.</p><p>• Preparation and review of electronic tax work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations and partnerships, including analysis of tax issues.</p><p>• Preparation and review of financial analysis such as tax projections, cash flow and liquidity planning and budgets.</p><p>• Preparing and maintaining periodic reports, including personal financial statements for family members, private foundation financial reports, summaries of property expenses, valuable articles and insurance policies.</p>
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 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>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Position: </strong></p><ul><li>Point of contact for several of the company's registered and private funds in United States, Canada, Ireland, and Luxembourg, crossing many different fund types and jurisdictions. This role will work with the senior members of the fund administration team as well as own relationships with funds’ third- party administrators and key vendors. Preparation, review and understanding impactful issues regarding fund reporting, including net asset valuation calculations, security valuation, fund budgets & expense analysis is key to this role.</li><li>Key support contact for our fund board members. Partner with each fund’s third- party administrators and external auditors to prepare and issue the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings, presenting issues to fund board members for review and approval.</li><li>Coordinate effectively with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance regarding all fund-related items, including overall fund operating procedures, client inquiries, product development, management and performance fee calculations, legal document review, and revenue and expense projections.</li><li>Construct analyses regarding product development, and new initiatives, for senior management review, exercising sound business judgement and understanding of our products.</li><li>Assist portfolio management teams regarding ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor related questions.</li><li>Work effectively with all members of the fund administration team across all products to ensure consistency of reporting and processes and assist the team on projects on projects related to all funds in scope, include private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds and Luxembourg funds as needed. </li><li>Utilize Advent Geneva portfolio accounting system to manage monthly performance reporting process </li><li>Consistently review the functions’ processes to ensure efficiencies and highlight opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with each fund’s third- party tax preparers to generate investor tax deliverables, answering any investor driven questions related to them.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 105000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $105,000-$120,000 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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The role focuses on management information, planning and financial reporting, working across the whole finance team and supporting both the London and US teams. Priorities will shift with the needs of the business, offering a varied and evolving workload.</p><p> </p><p>Few roles offer the chance to see an insurer’s finance function built from the ground up. This one will suit an accountant who wants the full picture rather than one corner of it, and who is at their best when learning something new.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><ul><li>Prepare management information and reporting for the senior team and the Board</li><li>Support the annual planning process, building and maintaining planning, forecasting and scenario models covering P&L, balance sheet and cash flow</li><li>Develop expense, premium and cash flow tracking and reporting as the business grows</li><li>Prepare analysis and commentary on business performance</li><li>Support the preparation of group and entity reporting under US GAAP and local GAAP, including consolidation and intercompany accounting</li><li>Assist with US statutory reporting for the US insurance entity</li><li>Support the month-end close, including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support year-end audits and the preparation of statutory accounts for group entities</li><li>Contribute to the documentation of accounting policies, processes and controls</li><li>Act as the day-to-day point of contact between the finance team and the outsourced accounting provider</li><li>Review the work delivered, ensuring the ledger is accurate, complete and up to date</li><li>Help define and refine the processes between the company and the provider as transaction volumes grow</li><li>Work with the Finance Systems Lead to design, build and test finance processes and systems</li><li>Identify opportunities to simplify and automate processes</li><li>Contribute to projects as the business grows, including new systems, entities and markets</li><li>Support the wider finance team at peak periods, including tax and finance operations</li></ul><p><strong><u> </u></strong></p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 95000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$100,000, 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>Spring is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Purpose: </strong>The Broker-Dealer Regulatory Reporter is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and submitting accurate regulatory reports to relevant agencies, including the SEC, FINRA and CME, ensuring the brokerage firm adheres to all securities trading regulations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Data Collection and Analysis:</strong> Gather trade data from internal systems, analyze trading activity to identify potential compliance concerns related to market manipulation, insider trading, best execution, and other regulatory requirements. </li><li><strong>Report Generation:</strong> Prepare and submit various regulatory reports including daily, weekly, and monthly reports such as CFTC FORM 1-FR, FINRA FOCUS, and other required filings based on specific regulatory guidelines. </li><li><strong>Compliance Monitoring:</strong> Monitor trading activity for potential violations of regulatory rules and internal policies, escalating issues to compliance officers when necessary. </li><li><strong>Regulatory Updates:</strong> Stay informed about changes in securities regulations and industry best practices, updating reporting procedures accordingly. </li><li><strong>Data Validation:</strong> Perform quality checks on data accuracy to ensure the integrity of regulatory reports. </li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Work with various departments including accounting, trading, compliance, operations, and legal to gather information and address regulatory concerns. </li><li><strong>Audit Support:</strong> Assist internal and external auditors with regulatory reporting related inquiries. </li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 75000 - 83000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary for this position is $75,000 to $83,000 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><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage all subsidiary accounting, including intercompany transactions and consolidation for subsidiaries and providing subsidiary financial statements and assisting with consolidated reporting.</li><li>Review reconciliations, journal entries, and schedules prepared by staff accountants, ensuring compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Review and approve Accounts Payable, ensuring compliance with internal policies.</li><li>Ownership of program accounting, including tracking and reporting program-related revenues and expenses.</li><li>Works across department lines to ensure program grants are recorded and drawn down in accordance with grant agreement and budget guidelines.</li><li>Performs journal entries and account reconciliations for complex accounting transactions, such as loan loss reserves estimates. </li><li>Assist CFO and/or Director of Accounting with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and schedules.</li><li>Research new company changes or ventures and how they will be impacted by GAAP.</li><li>Gathers necessary account information and documents needed to perform annual audits, and assists external auditors.</li><li>Maintains knowledge of generally acceptable accounting practices and procedures.</li><li>Complete other tasks as required.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 170000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em> The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $185,000 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><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li><em>Statutory Filings</em>- Prepares quarterly and annual statutory financial statements (Yellow and blue books) for the insurance companies. Responsible for filing data and statements with regulatory agencies including NAIC. Drafts Footnote disclosures and provides well organized work papers to facilitate review of quarterly schedules. Attends annual training and develops user requirements related to update Statutory Accounting disclosures and reports.</li><li><em>Compliance</em>- Manage regulatory reviews including maintaining records that support financial activity. Monitors changes to statutory reporting requirements and ensures compliance with accounting policy. Responsible for the preparation of General Interrogatories and Notes to the Financial Statements.</li><li><em>Internal/External Audit</em>- Reconcile Premium, Claim, Cash Clearing and Prepaid Balance Sheet accounts. Skilled in working with Sovos, formerly eFreedom, software and maintaining access as well as running cross checks and validations of quarterly and annual statements. Work with Oracle Fusion and SmartView tools to ensure data accuracy and completeness. Assist external auditors in reviewing financial activity and preparing audit exhibits and statements.</li><li><em>Supplemental Filings-</em> Support the preparation of annual statement supplement filings including SHCE, MLR, RBC, A&H Policy Exhibit and NY Supplement. Complete Supplemental filings and prepare draft of MDA’s for review by management. Review Investment schedule D’s to ensure roll forwards and continuity of balances to face financials are reasonable.</li><li><em>Reporting and Analysis</em>- Complete RBC calculations for the regulated entities and provide explanations of the year-over-year changes. Identify future trends and model potential transactions and their impact on RBC levels. Coordinate and accumulate financial analytics including explanations for review. Prepare and track operational timeline and actions items while managing a team close schedule.</li><li><em>State Tax and Filing Complianc</em>e – Review and support the preparation of quarterly estimated premium tax filings and the annual premium tax returns. Review and support the various state assessment and data collection filings. As well as review and approve the recording of accruals within the general ledger associated with these filings.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $105,000 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><ul><li>Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes</li><li>Accurately calculate, interpret, and communicate financial performance returns</li><li>Complete monthly financial analysis, review monthly financial statements provided by property managers, may include the review of property accounting information prepared by joint venture partners</li><li>Accurately complete cash management transactions and cash tracking</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as year-end audit and tax requirements</li><li>Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process as well as improve client services</li><li>Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions</li><li>Assist with various special projects as assigned</li></ul><p> </p>
- 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>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].</em></p><p><br></p><p>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Oswego, IL
- remote
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>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]</em></p><p> </p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 145000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this role is $145,000 - $155,000 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>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Director in creation and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Work closely with business unit and corporate departments to ensure accounting policies are effective.</li><li>Support the policy team in technical accounting research and accounting memo authorship on various business matters including the preparation of technical accounting positions and interpretation of accounting policies for proposed transactions, strategic initiatives and complex accounting inquiries; Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand specific facts and circumstances in determining the most appropriate accounting treatment.</li><li>Support Accounting and Financial Reporting functions, ensuring the financial statements and disclosures are in conformity with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Contribute to the proactive monitoring and interpretation of new and proposed accounting standards, financial reporting and regulatory requirements to determine impact to the Company and aid in implementation efforts for relevant changes affecting the organization. Update Company policies, procedures as required, and participate in preparation and delivery of training materials as necessary.</li><li>Perform annual and interim impairment assessments on various company asset groups and investments.</li><li>Special projects as assigned by the Controller or Director related to accounting and financial reporting matters.</li><li>Assist with Monthly Accounting and Reporting related to our Engine Leasing Segment as needed, including:</li><li>review of entries and reconciliations</li><li>compilation of the monthly reporting package</li><li>preparation of the statement of cash flows</li><li>preparation of key performance highlights</li><li>Provide technical accounting guidance to the company's businesses and other corporate departments related to individual transactions and provide appropriate accounting treatment. Document positions as appropriate.</li><li>Monitor changes to U.S. GAAP and advise Company on potential impacts.</li><li>Establish, implement and maintain accounting policies/procedures in accordance with GAAP, SEC rules and other authoritative guidance. Modify and update policies and procedures as required.</li><li>Provide training to the the company's accounting organization as required to effectively implement accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Act as liaison between Controller’s Department and business groups as it relates to accounting for transactions and accounting policy matters.</li><li>Collaborate with Financial Reporting in connection with accounting policies and related disclosures and footnotes as reported in the Company’s financial statements and SEC filings; assist with external audits as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Highland Park, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a real estate development organization in Illinois. This permanent, on-site role supports day-to-day accounting activity across development, construction, and condominium association entities, with a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and timely reporting. The position works closely with the Controller and is well suited for someone who understands job costing, can manage multiple sets of books, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment. This is a full-time, in-office position responsible for managing transactional accounting functions for development, construction, and condominium association entities. The ideal candidate has experience in construction or real estate accounting, understands job cost tracking, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.</p><p>This role reports directly to the Controller.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Accounts Payable & Vendor Management</p><p>• Process and code vendor invoices accurately by job and cost category</p><p>• Maintain subcontractor compliance files (COIs, W-9s, lien waivers)</p><p>• Prepare and track vendor payments</p><p>• Assist with construction draw backup documentation</p><p>Job Cost Accounting</p><p>• Maintain accurate job cost records</p><p>• Reconcile job cost reports to general ledger</p><p>• Assist with budget tracking and variance support</p><p>Bank & Account Reconciliations</p><p>• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple entities</p><p>• Maintain intercompany transaction tracking</p><p>Accounts Receivable</p><p>• Process deposits and track receivables</p><p>• Support buyer payments, capital contributions, and HOA collections</p><p>General Accounting</p><p>• Record journal entries as needed</p><p>• Assist with month-end close</p><p>• Support Controller with lender reporting and financial package preparation</p><p>• Coordinate documentation for CPA and tax preparation</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>• 5+ years bookkeeping experience (construction or real estate strongly preferred)</p><p>• Strong understanding of job cost accounting</p><p>• Proficiency in QuickBooks </p><p>• Highly organized and detail-oriented</p><p>• Strong follow-through and accountability</p><p>• Comfortable working in an in-office environment</p><p>• Ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously</p><p>Preferred:</p><p>• Experience with development or general contractor accounting</p><p>• Familiarity with construction draw processes</p><p>• HOA accounting experience</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation & Benefits</p><p>• $60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience</p><p>• Health Insurance</p><p>• Full-time, in-office position (Highland Park) </p><p>• Opportunity for long-term growth within a stable development firm</p><p>• Direct exposure to active real estate projects from acquisition through completion</p><p><br></p><p>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. tax support.</p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Aurora, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is a growing manufacturing organization committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. As the business continues to expand, they are looking to add a dedicated and experienced accounting professional to their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization and play an important role in strengthening financial operations and supporting continued business growth.</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant or Senior Staff Accountant to support and oversee various aspects of the company's accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, exceptional attention to detail, and an interest in improving processes and systems within a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close.</li><li>Assist the Controller with the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and internal reports.</li><li>Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory accounting functions.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals.</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting procedures, and processes.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.</li><li>Analyze cost structures and support pricing, profitability, and margin analysis.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist with financial system enhancements.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>What the Opportunity Offers</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing organization.</li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.</li><li>Competitive compensation based on experience.</li><li>Health benefits and paid time off.</li><li>Professional development and career growth opportunities.</li><li>Ability to make a meaningful impact on accounting processes and financial operations.</li><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>PTO</li><li>401K</li></ul>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and review journal entries to maintain an accurate and up-to-date general ledger.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and balance sheet accounts while resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end close activities to support timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare accounting schedules and contribute to the creation of financial statements in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoice handling, payment tracking, and collection follow-up.</p><p>• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling financial data and analyzing variances against expected results.</p><p>• Participate in internal and external audit preparation by organizing documentation and responding to accounting-related requests.</p><p>• Use accounting systems and Excel-based tools to manage financial data, improve reporting accuracy, and support ongoing analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 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>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 Staff Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p>The accounting team has been instrumental in building new reporting, process improvement, launching new initiatives and supporting our increasing employee base. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in the financial close process and will be responsible for preparing accounting journals, reviewing and entering client invoices, preparing allocation files, and performing month-end balance sheet account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, poised, and able to communicate with junior and senior executives both inside as well as outside the firm. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Support the accounting department through direct coordination with other Staff Accountants, the Accounting Manager, and the Controller</li><li>Prepare journals (prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, revenue recognition, etc.) and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end and quarter-end close processes</li><li>Assist the A/R Coordinator with preparation of client and intercompany invoices when needed</li><li>Assist with the accounts payable process by preparing and importing allocation files into our accounting system, NetSuite</li><li>Reconcile daily bank activity and perform broader bank reconciliations during month-end close</li><li>Assist with the year-end audit and budgeting processes</li><li>Document relevant US processes and procedures and update current documentation, as needed</li><li>Assist with special projects and provide support to other positions in the department, as needed</li></ul><p> <em>To apply to this hybrid position, please email [email protected]</em></p>
- 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 145000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $150,000 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>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage corporate month end close procedures with the global finance team.</li><li>Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of global finance and general ledger reporting structure.</li><li>Assist with quarterly and annual external reporting requirements</li><li>Support implementation of new accounting standards and maintain accounting policies</li><li>Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual external reporting requirements.</li><li>Assist with implementing new accounting standards and documentation of accounting policies.</li><li>Lead the process of communicating with the external audit team.</li><li>Lead and mentor a team of accounting staff</li><li>Participate in cross-functional initiatives and process improvement efforts</li><li>Assists finance managers regarding financial results and special reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Rosemont, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $75,000-$80,000 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>Role Description </strong></p><p>This is a full-time role for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, expense allocation, account analysis and reconciliation. The Staff Accountant will also provide support during the external audit process, monthly financial close, completion of government surveys, and various other tasks. This role requires the individual to be in the office Mon. – Thur. and work from home Fri., with location at Rosemont, IL. </p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75000 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><br></p><p><strong>About The Role</strong></p><p>As a Staff Accountant you will be an essential member of the accounting and finance team. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Provide oversight to the accounting and finance operations to ensure that processes are in place to support the day to day running of the business</p><p>• Performs the monthly quarterly and yearly close of the financial statements using NetSuite. This includes making the relevant accounting adjustments and analysis for the close.</p><p>• Manage the banking system in-terms of making the relevant invoice payments and control over the daily movements of the cash operations</p><p>• Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations</p><p>• Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment</p><p>• Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution.</p><p>• Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards.</p><p>• Review the work and supervise the staff accountants to ensure that the accounting team is able produce accurate financial statements and relevant analysis on a timely basis.</p><p>• Assist in the audit process including, coordinating with the external auditors in-terms of queries arising during the audit process, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork.</p>
- 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $75,000- $80,000 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>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job description </strong></p><p>The <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> will be an integral part of the team that offers a wide variety of experiences and plenty of opportunities for professional growth and exposure to upper management. The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibilities will be month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting. Also, working under the direction of the Asst Controller, the Staff Accountant will support the preparation of agency documents for pooling purposes.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Responsible for preparation and timely input of daily journal entries</li><li>Perform month-end close duties including assigned balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with third-party audit requests, preparation of year-end audit schedules, and footnote preparation</li><li>Assist in documentation of policies and procedures while identifying and driving improvement opportunities. Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives</li><li>Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines</li><li>Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Specifically, responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and record journal entries in GL related to fixed assets, leases, and accruals</li><li>Work closely with Treasury, Tax and international finance teams</li><li>Perform data balancing activities, reconciliation and analysis of related ledger accounts</li><li>Assist in the month end, quarter end, and year end close process</li><li>Provide audit support for quarterly and year-end audits</li><li>Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.</li><li>Basic knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general accounting process and internal control elements</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 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>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 Staff Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary </strong> </p><p><em> </em>The Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily accounting operations, including the analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, review of financial statements, and various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. The Staff Accountant has the opportunity to assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As a member of a team that is extremely focused on process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. This role works collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.</li><li>Reconciles general ledger account balances on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.</li><li>Assists with the year-end financial statement audit and other audits, as required.</li><li>Assists with accounting operations for international entities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Brazil.</li><li>Assist with daily treasury activities.</li><li>Works collaboratively with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. Also has exposure to professionals outside of the Accounting department, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p> </p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z