We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Associate to oversee the daily operations of our office in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth workflows, manage administrative tasks, and foster a positive work environment. This role requires a proactive approach to coordinating various functions while maintaining high standards of professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the daily operations of the office, ensuring efficient use of facilities and support staff.<br>• Organize and manage logistics for attorneys and staff to streamline workflows.<br>• Handle financial tasks such as bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and preparation of financial statements.<br>• Collaborate with external accountants to facilitate tax return preparation and compliance.<br>• Supervise audits, census processes, and management of profit-sharing and 401(k) plans.<br>• Review and compile necessary information for renewing firm insurance policies.<br>• Administer payroll processes for all employees, including partners and support staff.<br>• Evaluate lease agreements and coordinate with building management on safety protocols.<br>• Assist with billing operations and collaborate with the Billing Systems Administrator.<br>• Plan and support firm social functions and other related activities as needed.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000 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 Tax Associate 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>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare tax documents and assist on tax return preparation</li><li>Review and analyze financial statements</li><li>Manage workload and complete work to meet required regulatory deadlines</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary 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 #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. 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><p>• Prepare tax documents and assist on tax return preparation </p><p>• Review and analyze financial statements </p><p>• Manage workload and complete work to meet required regulatory deadlines </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this role 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].</em></p><p><br></p><p>Upgrade your sweater weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts</li><li>Take responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables</li><li>Writing memos and tax alerts</li><li>Assist with internal and external presentations</li><li>Develop detailed engagement work plans</li><li>Illustrate budgets and schedules</li><li>Actively participate in proposals</li><li>Researching complex federal income tax law</li><li>Learn about and provide insight on new and complex tax provisions across all federal income taxes</li><li>Create tax models and checklists to be used by other members of the federal tax team</li><li>Be a tax technical resource to firm partners and managers</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Street Festival season is just around the corner!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. 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><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for the financial reporting processes of the firm’s Middle Market Direct Lending private credit funds Monthly performance estimates</li><li>Close packages/NAVs reviews</li><li>Expense accruals and allocations</li><li>Fee calculations</li><li>Fund return and performance attribution/driver analytics</li><li>Annual audit support</li><li>Regulatory filings (Form PF, ADV, AIFMD, etc.)</li><li>Investor Reporting and communications</li><li>Liquidity management and cash forecasting Manage capital calls/share issuances and distributions, including coordinating with investor services and the Funds’ administrator</li><li>Help manage fund leverage facilities, including draws/paydowns, borrowing base certificates, covenant monitoring, advance rate analysis, AUP reviews and other required reporting</li><li>Assist in investment allocations to the appropriate Funds and leverage facilities</li><li>Initiate wires for expense payments and intercompany settlements</li><li>Provide input and support to the Fund investment valuation process</li><li>Liaise with external service providers (fund administrator, auditor, leverage providers, etc.) on a regular basis</li><li>Coordinate and communicate with internal stakeholders (tax, legal/compliance, investor services, treasury, IT, etc.) as needed</li><li>Manage the fund administrator in the preparation of investor reporting deliverables, including portfolio exposure reports, investor letters, capital statements and customized investor analytics</li><li>Monitor accounting guidance and recent accounting pronouncements to assess the impact to the Fund’s accounting treatment and disclosures</li><li>Produce due diligence requests and other ad hoc investor reporting requirements</li><li>Produce management reporting for internal stakeholders</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$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>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 Tax 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 Tax Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily tax operations, including the analysis and review of federal, state, and local compliance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Reviews and analyzes partner compensation and tax compliance items on a monthly and quarterly basis. Provides initial level of commentary to leaders of the Accounting team.</li><li>Reconciles compensation and tax general ledger account balances on a monthly and quarterly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Assists with year-end tax file preparation, partner final distribution computations, and audit requests, as required.</li><li>Assist with periodic capital contributions, returns, reconciliations, bank loan requests, and other communications associated with partner capital account maintenance. Additionally includes assisting with verification of employment and/or income requests.</li><li>Assists with various tax requirements, including ad hoc research projects, sales and use tax filings, personal property tax filings, business tax filings, and other state compliance filings.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Sell on job</strong>: Diversity and inclusion, amazing benefits, 37.5 hour work week, great team environment, lots of promotion from within, defined growth path with a 3 year window for mobility (3 up or out), profit sharing and benefits from day 1, family oriented feel to it, 6% profit sharing on top of bonus and salary</p><p> </p>
<p><em>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]</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>• Collaborates and shares responsibility for the monthly close process to prepare, or review, financial statements, which encompasses maintaining all accounting records, designing, executing financial controls, and preparing financial reports for management.</p><p>• Analytically reviews monthly reported results against previous periods, plan and forecast to identify unusual activity and/or transactions.</p><p>• Preparation of capital call and distribution calculations and related notices to investors</p><p>• Journal entries to record capital contributions and distributions</p><p>• Oversee the monitoring of investment-in and capital balances, including investor statements and internal rate of return calculations</p><p>• Respond to ad hoc investor requests</p><p>• Prepare wire and ACH payment requests</p><p>• Assist with the development of the investor portal and ongoing monitoring of documents and communications.</p><p>• Supervision of new entity setup and new joint ventures ensuring all Owner/Entity requirements are documented and met.</p><p>• Support the external auditors and tax preparers to assist in their completion of an efficient audit and tax returns of the entities</p><p>• Review of tax returns</p><p>• Oversee the 1099 process and work with external tax preparers to assist in their completion of forms</p><p>• Provides overall support by investigating accounting questions, issues, and judgments and by partnering with team members from other business units to assist with accounting questions.</p><p>• Provide leadership in knowledge, training, and utilization of assigned accounting and investor software.</p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is up to $130,000 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 managing the process and communication with property managers and joint venture partners to obtain all necessary information and ensure proper tax reporting.</li><li>Assist in assessing and maintaining tax compliance requirements of fund structure, including schedule of returns, estimates and extensions filed.</li><li>Review pass-through entity, REIT and corporate tax returns, extensions, and quarterly estimates prepared by external tax advisors and joint venture partners.</li><li>Understand the impact of complex fund structures, transactions, partner allocations and disclosures on various types of investors (foreign, tax-exempt, domestic, etc.) and tax implications of transactions to the structure and investors.</li><li>Participate in the tax structuring, planning, and due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions.</li><li>Ensure all tax filings and payments are timely filed.</li><li>Assist in responding to federal and state notices.</li><li>Assist with federal and state audits.</li><li>Coordinate with external tax advisors to prepare taxable income projections for corporations, REITs, and pass-through entities in order to determine appropriate withholding associated with distributions to US taxable and international investors. </li><li>Analyze quarterly withholding requirements and impact of asset dispositions on REITs, partnerships, corporations, and investors.</li><li>Coordinate with the accounting department to document ASC 740, manage tax provision, review REIT testing qualifications and ensure all proper tax disclosures are included in order to comply with regulatory agencies.</li><li>Responsible for assisting with REIT compliance.</li><li>Assist with tax research and prepare memorandums outlining findings and conclusions for tax treatment related to strategic transactions and acquisitions.</li><li>Assist with investors’ tax inquiries, provide tax support to internal stakeholders and respond to ad-hoc requests.</li><li>Help to continuously improve internal tax processes, leveraging technology where possible.</li><li>Keep abreast of changes in industry regulation, maintain competency through continuing education and obtaining professional certifications.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary for this position is up to $125,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </em></p><p><br></p><p>Upgrade your cold weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Point of contact for funds across the company's funds platform, including 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 the company's 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 company 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 funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds and Luxembourg funds as needed. </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><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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Street Festival season is here!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. 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><em>The salary range for this hybrid position is $95,000-$115,000 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><strong><u>Position Detail</u></strong></p><ul><li>Review/Prepare tax returns for Partnerships (1065), and S and C-corps (1120), Individuals (1040) and others, as assigned.</li><li>Handle routine client tax questions, research tax issues, and work with clients to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance.</li><li>Assist in tax field exams and any tax notice resolutions.</li><li>Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.</li><li>Assist with training and developing staff and interns.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000- $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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Which street festival do I go to next?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. 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>Job Description:</strong></p><p>This position will be focused exclusively on the equity funds managed by the firm. This is a newly created position due to continued growth of the firm; it is expected that a successful candidate will be able to expand his/her responsibilities over time.</p><p><br></p><p>• Interpret fund agreements in order to determine impact on financial reporting and partner capital accounting requirements</p><p>• Prepare fund level financial statements including balance sheet, schedule of investments, income statement, statement of changes in partners’ capital and cash flows</p><p>• Prepare required footnotes to financial statements</p><p>• Prepare investor-level capital account statements</p><p>• Prepare management fee computations</p><p>• Preparation of capital calls and distributions, including fund waterfall calculation</p><p>• Respond to limited partner inquires and additional ad-hoc requests</p><p>•Prepare required deliverables for year-end financial statement audits</p><p>• Perform quarterly closing, including quarter-end journal entries </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000- $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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Which street festival do I go to next?’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. 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>Job Description:</strong></p><p>This position will be focused exclusively on the equity funds managed by the firm. This is a newly created position due to continued growth of the firm; it is expected that a successful candidate will be able to expand his/her responsibilities over time.</p><p><br></p><p>• Interpret fund agreements in order to determine impact on financial reporting and partner capital accounting requirements</p><p>• Prepare fund level financial statements including balance sheet, schedule of investments, income statement, statement of changes in partners’ capital and cash flows</p><p>• Prepare required footnotes to financial statements</p><p>• Prepare investor-level capital account statements</p><p>• Prepare management fee computations</p><p>• Preparation of capital calls and distributions, including fund waterfall calculation</p><p>• Respond to limited partner inquires and additional ad-hoc requests</p><p>•Prepare required deliverables for year-end financial statement audits</p><p>• Perform quarterly closing, including quarter-end journal entries </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. 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>Accounts payable set up purchase orders, enter invoices, obtain approvals from project managers, follow up on problem invoices/vendor credits. Collate invoice with checks. Maintain subcontractors certificates of insurance</li><li>Enter weekly payroll in Sage & ADP, distribute reports to project managers for approval. Track time off, apprentice union raises</li><li>Assist with tracking cash flow and change order collection</li><li>Log, track all orders, deliveries, invoices and payments</li><li>Process sale and use/lease tax</li><li>Prepare budget entry in the online system</li><li>Service dispatch, billing, and collections. Provide customers with certificates of insurance</li><li>Order office supplies and equipmentMedical/Dental, 401k & time off</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this hybrid position is $80,000-$90,000 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><strong><u>Summary:</u></strong></p><p>Maintains client financial records including preparation of financial statements and tax returns, related</p><p>schedules, and reports. Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a</p><p>related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the</p><p>accounting field. Relies on instructions and per-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em><u>Essential Duties and Specific Responsibilities</u></em><u>:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Perform general accounting and bookkeeping duties and make required adjustments to</li><li>clients QuickBooks files</li><li>Assist in the preparation of federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses,</li><li>and exempt organizations.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of sales tax and payroll tax returns</li><li>Develops an understanding of firm philosophy, values and tax opinions</li><li>Contributes to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and</li><li>attentive service</li><li>Establishes good working relationships with all partners and staff members</li><li>Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and imagination in approaching work</li><li>Performs such other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established law firm located in the North Shore suburbs seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney to join its growing estate planning practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with foundational experience in estate planning and administration to work alongside experienced professionals on complex and meaningful matters. The role offers direct client interaction, mentorship, and long-term growth potential in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support estate and trust administration, including coordination of asset transfers and beneficiary communications</li><li>Advise clients on planning strategies tailored to family goals, tax considerations, and asset protection</li><li>Assist with the preparation of estate and gift tax filings</li><li>Draft customized estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney</li><li>Guide clients through probate and related court processes</li><li>Stay informed on legislative and regulatory developments impacting estate planning</li><li>Participate in client meetings and contribute to strategy discussions</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000 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 Tax Manager 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>Job Description:</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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Will be assigned to multiple clients, with a focus on not-for-profit entities including 501(c)3 private foundations and supporting organizations and 501(c)4 trusts; responsible for all aspects of accounting, tax, legal and financial management and analysis functions for assigned clients.</p><p>• Manage and review the accounting for assigned clients including reviewing journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee and manage the tax projection and tax return processes for assigned clients including identification and resolution of tax issues in consultation with in-house tax experts and review of tax projections, tax workpapers and tax returns.</p><p>• Coordinate and provide transaction support to the family and foundation investment organizations, including drafting board packages, reviewing and coordinating execution of transaction documents, and coordinating treasury support 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>• Coordinate with external advisors in the execution of responsibilities associated with management of assigned clients.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day business and accounting management to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc.</p><p>• Mentor, train and manage staff accountants and managers to meet deadlines and prioritize projects/workload.</p><p>• Identify, develop and oversee the execution of improvements to internal processes.</p><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $114,000 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>Sweater Weather 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>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>
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of our organization within the financial services industry. This role offers an excellent opportunity to utilize your accounting skills while contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of the department.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Reconcile bank statements to ensure financial records align with account balances.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to manage and maintain financial data and reports.<br>• Accurately code invoices and verify all supporting documentation for payment processing.<br>• Perform data entry tasks to ensure financial records are up-to-date and error-free.<br>• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial reports for accuracy and compliance.<br>• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and provide necessary documentation.<br>• Maintain organized and secure records of financial transactions.<br>• Support month-end and year-end closing activities as needed.
<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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Accounting Associate. 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>We are offering an exciting opportunity in Chicago, Illinois, for an Accounting Associate who will have a pivotal role in our team. As an Accounting Associate, your primary focus will be on transactional duties related to Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), as well as assisting with special projects. This role is based in a dynamic environment, where you will be processing client payments, coding invoices for payment, and managing company credit card processing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Oversee the application and research of client payments and the preparation of deposits</p><p>• Process and apply coding to invoices for payment</p><p>• Assist in the management of Employee Expense and Company Credit Card processing</p><p>• Prepare and enter related journal entries accurately</p><p>• Manage and maintain accurate customer credit records</p><p>• Assist the Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects as necessary</p><p>• Ensure all processing and reporting deadlines are met</p><p>• Utilize skills in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Data Entry, Invoice Processing, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000-$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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst. 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>The Senior Tax Analyst role will work closely with team members to support the company's tax life cycle which involves a wide range of responsibilities including accounting, compliance, forecasting, and regulatory reporting. This role will also involve technical analysis including research and drafting documentation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>· Support the interim and annual tax accounting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting for both income taxes and taxes other than income taxes (TOTIT). Responsibilities include preparing and documenting supporting calculations and tax accounting positions.</p><p>· Support the tax compliance function to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing federal and state income tax calculations, income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and responding to notices from taxing authorities as well as researching and documenting income tax positions. Responsibilities also include preparing TOTIT return filings.</p><p>· Support the financial tax forecasting process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing projected income tax and TOTIT obligations as well as scenario modeling.</p><p>· Support the regulatory filing process to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Responsibilities include preparing rate case filings, regulatory deliverables, and responses to regulatory data requests. </p><p>· Independently research and conclude on various complex tax issues to determine the appropriate tax treatment and related reporting. Research includes preparing written memorandums and technical presentations.</p><p>· Proactively identify, drive, and implement process improvements that promote risk management, streamline activities, and enhance transparency in tax work streams. Participate in project planning and support special projects including the implementation of new technologies. Actively identify and pursue innovation opportunities.</p>
<p><em>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]</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 Accounting Manager 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>Position Summary</u></strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager manages most accounting activities, including P& L reviews, monthly close, integration and acquisition project work, and other management duties. This position leads significant business-facing matters including the reporting and driving of key performance metrics in finance and business case development. The Accounting Manager leads staff and seniors on the Finance Team. This position is a key contact with various other managers within the company’s shared service center.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To</strong></p><ul><li>Lead change management process for staff and seniors on the Finance team</li><li>Function as the key developer of talent for the team</li><li>Manage the monthly close process including preparation of financial statements, etc.</li><li>Lead business initiatives and strategies i.e., system rollouts, integration of new acquisitions, and process improvements</li><li>Manage the governance over key systems in SAP i.e., fixed assets, treasury, leases, and other general ledger systems</li><li>Partner with the Controls department to ensure effective internal controls</li><li>Manage the external audit process</li><li>Support auxiliary audits i.e., Sales & Use Tax, Accounts Receivable Securitization, etc.</li><li>Other projects or duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Senior Manager, Consolidations / Controller - month end close </p><p> </p><p>Chicagoland area (Hybrid - mostly remote)</p><p> </p><p>Excellent client seeking top tier candidates for a global consolidations role and supporting general month end close, financial statements, general ledger, US GAAP and more for a company in growth and private equity owned. This company offers a fast paced environment and lots of areas for advancement / professional development.</p><p> </p><p>In this critical role, you’ll drive operational excellence, ensure financial accuracy and compliance, and partner with senior leaders across the globe. You’ll be part of a high-performing finance team that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and leadership.</p><p> </p><p>Global Consolidations</p><p> </p><p>Lead the end-to-end global monthly financial consolidation process, closing the books.</p><p>Ensure accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financials and related disclosures aligned with U.S. GAAP.</p><p>Oversee intercompany eliminations, FX translations, and investment-in-subsidiary activities.</p><p>Perform and review consolidated and regional financial variance analyses.</p><p>Americas Controllership</p><p> </p><p>Manage the accounting close processes for the U.S., Canada, and LATAM regions.</p><p>Own key accounting areas: revenue recognition (multi-element), payroll and benefits, inventory/manufacturing, and more.</p><p>Review and approve critical journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely close and financial accuracy.</p><p>Process Optimization & Systems Leadership</p><p> </p><p>Work closely with our Accounting Transformation team to standardize and streamline global accounting processes.</p><p>Help drive ERP optimization, reporting automation, and financial dimension management.</p><p>Roll out consistent global procedures and financial tools to improve accuracy and visibility.</p><p>Team Leadership & Global Collaboration</p><p> </p><p>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of direct reports (plus shared services partners).</p><p>Build strong partnerships with regional controllers and finance teams across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.</p><p>Serve as a key contact for FP& A, Tax, Treasury, and other global functions.</p><p>What You Bring</p><p> </p><p>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.</p><p>8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including global consolidations and financial reporting in a large, multinational, or publicly traded company.</p><p>Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and close processes in complex corporate environments.</p><p>Strong ERP experience (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or similar).</p><p>Track record of leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders globally.</p><p>Analytical mindset with exceptional communication and leadership skills.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Associate Staff Accountant to join our team in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. In this hybrid role, you will contribute to essential accounting processes by recording and reporting financial transactions, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and supporting the monthly and quarterly close processes. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments, analyze financial data, and contribute to process improvements within a dynamic industry. Benefits include medical, dental, vacation and strong full benefit package plus bonus</p><p>salary up to 75k plus bonus.</p><p>Email your resume [email protected] or call Danielle Tubero 630-368-1175</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Complete monthly and quarterly financial statement close processes, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and on time.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and recommend adjustments as necessary to enhance effectiveness.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports and analyses for internal and external use, including identifying trends and making actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Conduct account reconciliations, researching variances and determining root causes to support business decisions.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address accounting issues, assist with planning and forecasting, and support regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Provide audit support by working with internal and external auditors and responding to requests from regulatory bodies.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process enhancements, leveraging technology to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Participate in special projects, such as automation initiatives and adapting to changes in regulatory or accounting requirements.</p><p>• Present financial data and operating results to leadership, offering insights to guide strategic decisions.</p><p>• Mentor and coach less experienced team members, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include medical, dental, vacation and strong full benefit package plus bonus salary up to 75k plus bonus.</p><p>Email your resume [email protected] or call Danielle Tubero 630-368-1175</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000 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>We are in the Services industry, based in Chicago, Illinois, and we are actively searching for a diligent Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role centers around providing top-tier support for account management, enhancing cash flow through detailed reporting and analysis, and implementing processes to track E-billing progress and reduce overdue balances.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Efficiently process customer credit applications and maintain precise records of customer credit</p><p>• Directly liaise with clients to respond to queries, provide reports, and resolve invoice discrepancies and receivable issues</p><p>• Collaborate with the billing department and attorneys to address billing and collections problems</p><p>• Actively track E-billing progress, including status reporting and resolving short-paid and rejected invoices in conjunction with the Billing department</p><p>• Contribute to the creation of best practices for E-billing monitoring, collections, and A/R management to optimize processes</p><p>• Assess delinquent accounts and suggest resolution strategies</p><p>• Handle daily processing and posting of client payments</p><p>• Coordinate with attorneys on payment-related issues, ensuring proper allocation of payments</p><p>• Process suitable credits, write-offs, and discounts on client invoices</p><p>• Prepare and monitor A/R dashboards and reports, including aging, reconciliation, and collections reports</p><p>• Carry out ad hoc reporting and other assigned tasks and projects.</p>
