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185 results for Accounting Associate in Evanston, IL
- 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>The sweater weather is nearly here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the new season? 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>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and manage the company’s revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP standards.</li><li>Develop, document, and enforce robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Work closely with sales, legal, and operations teams to review contracts and ensure proper revenue recognition.</li><li>Support month, quarter, and year end reporting activities for timely and accurate reporting</li><li>Prepare & review journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Actively participate in monthly balance sheet reviews working with the business and SSC</li><li>Investigate and resolve accounting issues</li><li>Support OneStream reporting to ensure it is performed timely and accurately</li><li>Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they are in accordance with US GAAP and company standards.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests, and participate in efforts to remediate audit and control findings.</li><li>Document standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding accounting procedures.</li><li>Share best practices in accounting practices with others in the Accounting CoE and support the Accounting Manager to implement them within the team.</li></ul>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Geneva, IL
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 50 - 55 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Contract Sr. Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities in Geneva, Illinois. This role will focus on strengthening cost accuracy, inventory valuation, and financial insight across production operations while partnering closely with operations and warehouse teams. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, variance review, and month-end accounting within a manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate product and manufacturing costs by reviewing material, labor, overhead, and other production-related expenses to support accurate financial analysis.<br>• Investigate cost variances across production, materials, labor, scrap, and absorption, and present practical recommendations to improve performance.<br>• Maintain and update standard costs for finished goods and components, including support for the annual cost roll process and related routing reviews.<br>• Prepare recurring financial reports that summarize cost trends, budget performance, and key metrics for leadership and business stakeholders.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting activities to help ensure accurate valuation, reserve calculations, and alignment with cost of goods sold.<br>• Manage inventory reserve analysis for excess, obsolete, and shrink exposure, and provide clear documentation for accounting records.<br>• Coordinate the cycle count program, monitor related performance indicators, and work with operational teams to address discrepancies.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs across domestic entities while providing financial oversight support for international operations.<br>• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for inventory and other cost-related accounts and contribute to an accurate and timely month-end close.<br>• Track capital spending against approved budgets and report variances and trends to finance leadership.
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>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]</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 Entity 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>Overview </strong></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• 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.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• Provide transaction support to the family investment organizations, including drafting board packages and preparing treasury entries upon closing.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• Identify, develop and assist with the execution of improvements to internal processes.</p><p> </p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Lincolnshire, IL
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager to lead daily receivables activity and strengthen collection performance for a growing team. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented candidate who can balance oversight of billing, cash application, and commercial collections while using data to improve aging trends and payment results. The role offers a hybrid schedule with remote work on Monday and Friday and on-site collaboration Tuesday through Thursday.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct accounts receivable operations, ensuring invoices, account balances, and incoming payments are managed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Guide commercial collection efforts by prioritizing past-due accounts, following up with customers, and driving timely resolution of outstanding balances.<br>• Review aging data regularly to identify risk areas, recommend actions, and improve overall receivables performance.<br>• Oversee cash application activity to ensure customer payments are posted correctly and discrepancies are investigated promptly.<br>• Support billing processes by monitoring invoice accuracy, resolving issues, and partnering with internal teams to address customer concerns.<br>• Prepare and analyze receivables reports in Excel, including the use of pivot tables and lookup functions to track trends and support decision-making.<br>• Supervise day-to-day AR workflows, establish priorities for the team, and promote consistent execution of collection and posting procedures.<br>• Assist with process updates or system-related changes affecting receivables operations when needed, while maintaining continuity in daily performance.
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:</strong></p><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><p> </p>
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Northbrook, IL
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a Property Accountant to support a commercial real estate portfolio. This is a Contract position suited for an accounting specialist with hands-on experience managing full-cycle property accounting in a private property management environment. The role begins onsite for training and may transition to a hybrid schedule based on business needs and individual circumstances. The ideal candidate brings strong systems knowledge, including Yardi, and a solid background in maintaining accurate financial records across a large portfolio.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage complete property accounting activities for a commercial real estate portfolio, including monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to ensure timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Maintain general ledger accuracy through proper account coding, accruals, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Produce property-level financial statements and assist with variance analysis for management review.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Partner with property management teams to support budgeting, tenant activity, and ongoing financial operations across the portfolio.</p><p>• Utilize Yardi and other accounting platforms to enter, track, and report financial data effectively.</p><p>• Support audit preparation by organizing records, responding to requests, and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.</p>
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 29.2885 - 33.913 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support a growing real estate portfolio. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy across high-volume transactions, and work independently while collaborating closely with the Comptroller and Asset Management team. The role focuses heavily on accounts payable activity while also supporting revenue posting, cash activity, and month-end accounting for multiple properties.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of monthly disbursements, including vendor payments, utility invoices, and recurring property-related checks across a large residential portfolio.<br>• Maintain accurate rent roll activity and support financial administration for approximately 400 units, ensuring transactions are recorded completely and on time.<br>• Post revenue and cash receipts for owned properties and assist with co-payment and related income activity for additional sites.<br>• Communicate with property partners and other external contacts to address payment questions, resolve account issues, and keep records current.<br>• Assist with month-end close by preparing entries, reviewing accrual-based activity, and reconciling general ledger balances tied to property operations.<br>• Partner regularly with the Asset Management department and the Comptroller to provide financial information and support ongoing property performance tracking.<br>• Use Yardi and advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, to analyze data, organize reporting, and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy.<br>• Manage a varied workload with strong attention to detail, prioritizing deadlines effectively while identifying and correcting discrepancies independently.
- 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
- 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
- Lemont, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Don't let this one pass you by: great people smaller team environment</p><p><br></p><p>Bookkeeper/ Controller opportunity due to upcoming retirement- join a well-established business in Illinois. Very friendly down to earth environment and opportunity to work closely with a collaborative team in a stable, detail-focused environment. The role is ideal for someone who brings strong bookkeeping fundamentals, communicates effectively with customers, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.</p><p>Reach out with your resume to [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p>Great benefits including bonus, medical, dental, 401k , vacation time and great work life balance. as well as other benefits.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including recording transactions and maintaining accurate financial data for the location.</p><p>• hands on accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely payments, invoicing, and follow-up on outstanding balances.</p><p>• Prepare monthly reconciliations and support period-end closing tasks to keep financial reporting current and reliable.</p><p>• Monitor bank activity and complete bank reconciliations to verify accuracy across accounts.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBoooks and Excel to organize financial information, analyze trends, and produce routine reports.</p><p>• Communicate with customers regarding open invoices in a clear and service-oriented manner while supporting collection efforts.</p><p>• Assist with knowledge transfer and cross-training during the transition from a long-tenured team member retiring at year-end.</p><p>• Contribute to smooth office operations by partnering with local leadership and supporting the financial needs of the business unit.</p>
- 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an Auditing Clerk to join a healthcare organization in Lincolnwood, Illinois on a contract-to-permanent basis. This fully onsite role supports audit, compliance, and reporting activities across skilled nursing and long-term care settings, helping strengthen operational accuracy and financial accountability. The position is well suited for someone who is organized, communicative, and eager to learn, as training will be provided for a motivated candidate with strong follow-through.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review facility records, admission paperwork, collection activity, and financial documentation to help verify accuracy and adherence to established standards.</p><p>• Support recurring audit activities by organizing schedules, maintaining supporting files, and documenting results for follow-up action.</p><p>• Track open findings and assist in coordinating next steps with facility teams to encourage timely resolution of identified issues.</p><p>• Compile materials needed for internal assessments and external reviews, ensuring documentation is complete and accessible.</p><p>• Gather and evaluate operational and financial information to spot patterns, unusual variances, and potential compliance concerns.</p><p>• Prepare clear summaries, spreadsheets, and meeting-ready reports that help leadership monitor performance and priority items.</p><p>• Maintain compliance logs and reporting tools used to monitor requirements, deadlines, and key performance indicators.</p><p>• Share regulatory updates and other relevant compliance information with facility leadership in a clear and thorough manner.</p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z