131 Results for Bookkeeper Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 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. Job Description<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>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. The Position: <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>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Tax Preparer

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Preparer to support the accurate and timely completion of individual tax filings in Rosemont, Illinois. This is a Long-term Contract position suited for a detail-oriented individual who can manage client tax information with precision and provide dependable preparation services throughout the filing cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of individual income tax requirements and is comfortable working with Lacerte Tax Software in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review individual income tax returns while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax regulations.• Gather, organize, and verify financial documents from clients to support the proper preparation of personal tax filings.• Analyze tax records and supporting information to identify relevant deductions, credits, and reporting requirements.• Use Lacerte Tax Software to enter tax data, generate returns, and resolve calculation or filing issues efficiently.• Communicate with clients to clarify missing details, answer tax-related questions, and provide updates on return status.• Maintain organized tax files and supporting documentation in accordance with internal standards and regulatory expectations.• Monitor filing deadlines and manage assigned workload to ensure tax returns are completed and submitted on time.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

VP, Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
190000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $200,000 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:• Own the full-cycle accounting function for the family office management companies, including maintenance of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and all subsidiary records• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.• Prepare consolidated management company financial reports and variance analyses for the CFO and family principals• Maintain all accounting records in compliance with tax basis of accounting; establish and document consistent accounting policies and procedures• Manage intercompany transactions and allocations across all entities• Lead the annual budget process for the management companies, coordinating with department heads and senior leadership to develop operating expense budgets• Partner with HR and department heads on compensation planning, benefits cost projections, and headcount forecasting• Support the CFO in ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic initiatives• Oversee daily cash management across all operating accounts; maintain appropriate liquidity for payroll, vendor payments, and ongoing operating expenses• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts; proactively identify and communicate funding needs to the CFO• Review and approve wire transfers, ACH payments, and check disbursements in accordance with authorization and segregation-of-duties policies• Manage banking relationships; evaluate and optimize account structures, fee arrangements, and service levels• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all treasury transactions; maintain bank reconciliations across all accounts• Own end-to-end semi-monthly payroll oversight and ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance for all family office employees across management company entities, including exempt and non-exempt staff • Partner closely with HR on compensation changes, new hires, terminations, and leaves
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk / Administrative Assitant

Oakbrook Terrace, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an organized and service-minded Accounts Receivable Clerk / Administrative Assitant to join a credit services organization in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity supports daily receivables operations by helping manage invoice activity, payment follow-up, account documentation, and credit-related research. The position works closely with internal account teams to keep customer files accurate, resolve payment questions efficiently, and help prepare complete documentation for funding review. Responsibilities:• Contact customers with careful attention to detail to discuss open balances, confirm payment timing, and document updates on outstanding invoices.• Track receivable aging and record collection activity carefully to support timely follow-up and accurate account status reporting.• Assemble funding-related paperwork and transaction details for internal review before final approval is completed.• Research customer credit information for new and existing accounts to support informed account decisions.• Maintain complete and up-to-date records of payments, account notes, invoice activity, and related customer interactions in company systems.• Investigate invoice questions by coordinating with customers on discrepancies, payment confirmations, and requests for supporting documents.• Partner with Account Executives to verify that account files are accurate, organized, and ready for review.• Provide administrative support tied to collections, billing documentation, account maintenance, and other assigned operational projects. The salary range for this position is $22 to $25. 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.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager - (Benefits)

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $140,000-$145,000 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] Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES<ul><li>Supports the preparation of benefit plan financial statements and Form 5500 filings.</li><li>Supports preparation and delivery of corporation's monthly financial statement close process by overseeing the benefits accounting team’s close. This includes the accounting for healthcare benefits, pension, and OPEB.</li><li>Primary owner of all accounting or regulatory reporting over healthcare, pension and OPEB. Ensures financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely, and analyzes and reviews financial statements for given area of responsibility. Responsible for complete and accurate preparation of all required reports on a quarterly and annual basis.</li><li>Prepares, reviews or approves pension and OPEB account reconciliations for corporation's entities and accounts, as required.</li><li>Responds to monthly and quarterly fluctuation inquiries over healthcare, pension and OPEB activity.</li><li>Support external reporting disclosure requirements as it relates to pension and OPEB.</li><li>Supports the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that impact the Benefits Accounting team.</li><li>Supports in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various healthcare, pension and OPEB accounts.</li><li>Consults and liaises with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues related to benefits.</li><li>Cooperates in special projects and special requests as required for the Controller's Group.</li><li>Interacts with internal and external auditors, Corporate Controller's Department and business units as required to accomplish goals.</li></ul> JOB SCOPE<ul><li>Under minimal supervision, perform assigned financial accounting and/or reporting in compliance with internal reporting processes, and applicable regulatory bodies.</li><li>Proactively notify Supervisor or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</li><li>Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities.</li><li>Supervise and provide review and approval of a variety of accounting assignments</li><li>Position has significant impact to the timely completion and delivery of financial information and reports that in turn has impact on the work of those who compile the overall consolidated corporation financials. Potential financial loss to Corporation and/or its entities may result if work output fails to meet expected deadlines, accuracy, and quality. </li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

131 results for Bookkeeper in Des Plaines, IL