<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>
<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>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$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><strong><u>Job Description </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. <strong>This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team</strong>. This position will have a close working relationship with the accounting, payroll, and finance team members as well as leadership throughout the organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers.</li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Software Developer to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves designing and developing both front-end and back-end applications, ensuring optimal functionality and performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create scalable and user-friendly software solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement responsive web interfaces using modern front-end technologies, ensuring seamless user experiences.<br>• Build and maintain server-side applications using .NET technologies and C# programming language.<br>• Create and optimize database designs, queries, and performance using SQL Server or other relational databases.<br>• Design and develop RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between the front-end and back-end.<br>• Utilize unit testing frameworks, such as NUnit or xUnit, to ensure reliable and maintainable code.<br>• Apply debugging tools and test-driven development practices to identify and resolve software issues effectively.<br>• Manage code collaboration and version control using Git.<br>• Optimize application performance through caching, profiling, and database query enhancements.<br>• Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, to streamline software deployment.<br>• Deploy applications to cloud platforms like Azure or Google Cloud, ensuring scalability and reliability.
<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>
We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join a small, collaborative accounting team based in Highland Park, Illinois. This position is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a hands-on, client-focused environment. As a contract-to-permanent role, it offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial success of individuals and small businesses while advancing within the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, small businesses, and trusts.<br>• Provide expert consultation to clients regarding their unique tax situations and strategies.<br>• Evaluate and enhance internal processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in tax preparation.<br>• Perform QuickBooks bookkeeping tasks and deliver general financial support during the off-season.<br>• Collaborate directly with the firm’s owner to address client needs and ensure quality service delivery.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements.<br>• Assist in resolving tax-related issues and inquiries from clients.<br>• Build and nurture relationships with clients through effective communication and personalized service.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 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>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Will support project teams with timely, accurate and meaningful financial information.</li><li>This individual will be responsible for preparation of monthly payment requests, coordination of all subcontractors change orders, payments, contracts and waivers/affidavits.</li><li>Review project budget and cost for accuracy, analyze budget variances and potential fee changes and assist in positive cash flow while meeting accounting standards and best practices.</li></ul><p> </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 for this position is up to $105,000-$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>Don’t settle or waste your time with ‘Competitive Pay Rates’ nonsense. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Department in ensuring the execution of a comprehensive annual audit plan</li><li>Ownership for execution of planning, fieldwork, and reporting for audit and advisory engagements</li><li>Develop risk-based audit programs and testing procedures relevant to compliance with Global/Regional/Local regulations and business objectives</li><li>Assess operating risks and efficiency of internal controls, including performing a gap analysis to identify control weaknesses with a degree of professional skepticism</li><li>Conduct interviews with auditee and communicate issues identified timely, co-developing action plans as necessary to address root causes</li><li>Ensure audit conclusions are supported, well-documented, and based on a firm understanding of the business processes, circumstances, and risks</li><li>Draft audit report to conclude on entity audited and issues identified and ensure management remediation plans are developed to address the root cause and associated risks</li><li>Assist with audit report socialization and recommendations to Senior Leadership in a clear, concise, and professional manner</li><li>Effectively track and follow-up on audit findings from report issuance to remediation to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions</li><li>Seek to fully understand relevant risks to the firm and proactively research and showcase firm understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices</li><li>Maintain strong working relationships with all levels of employees, including Operations and Senior Leadership</li><li>Develop and promote process enhancements within Internal Audit to cultivate best-in-class audit processes and maintain the highest quality standards</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to the business and brand ambassador for the company's Internal Audit</li></ul><p><br></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><strong><u>Position Detail</u></strong></p><p>We are part of fast growing network of firms and you will have chance for rapid advancement. As a Senior Auditor, you will be responsible for leading audit engagements, conducting financial and operational audits, and providing strategic recommendations. This hybrid role involves working both on-site and remotely.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Job Description:</strong> </p><p> </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>Develop detailed engagement work plans</li><li>Illustrate budgets and schedules</li><li>Actively participate in proposals</li><li>Manage a team of staff associates, including interns, while providing regular performance coaching and feedback</li></ul><p> </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>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 Auditor 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>Assist on audits of financial statements of clients within financial services industry</li><li>Review and analyze financial statements</li><li>Manage workload and complete work to meet required regulatory deadlines</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Back End Developer to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of mobile application back-end services for a large enterprise client. This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative environment alongside front-end and data specialists, focusing on impactful solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, build, and maintain scalable back-end services using Kotlin and Java.<br>• Develop APIs and configure endpoints for production environments.<br>• Collaborate with front-end and data teams to ensure seamless integration across systems.<br>• Utilize modern frameworks and tools such as Ktor, Gradle/Maven, Liquibase, JUnit, and KoTest.<br>• Work within cloud-native environments, leveraging platforms like AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda, and Postgres.<br>• Implement trunk-based development workflows through GitHub to ensure efficient and collaborative coding practices.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to maintain system reliability and performance.<br>• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.<br>• Follow best practices for software development to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $96,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </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 Corporate 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</strong></p><ul><li>Joint Venture Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Perform monthly close procedures, including coordination with operations contacts on appropriate support for various revenue and expense accruals, compiling and understanding supporting data for utilization revenue lease entries, recording and maintaining recurring monthly entries, and researching the appropriate ledger coding for various miscellaneous transactions.</li><li>Own the preparation and issuance of the internal JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of key performance highlights and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual supporting schedules as required for financial reporting department in accordance with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Be the primary point of contacts with departments across the organization for recording of transactions in the JV entities.</li><li>Assist in maintaining an effective control environment by executing controls to ensure compliance with established accounting policies.</li><li>Reconciliation and Account Analysis</li><li>Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and review of income statement for reasonableness and accuracy.</li><li>Understand the full end to end process for recording transactions, develop and propose process improvements.</li><li>Perform analysis of JV accounts to enable others to understand the nature of transactions and key drivers of activity.</li><li>Joint Venture Monthly Reporting to JV Partner</li><li>Own the preparation and issuance of the external JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of statement of cash flow and compilation of other reporting requirements.</li><li>Special Projects</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, which may include various accountings initiatives, systems projects, internal reporting, and other analysis deemed appropriate.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this hybrid role, based in Chicago, Illinois, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding our systems and network infrastructure against potential threats. This position involves leading incident response activities, mentoring team members, and working with cutting-edge security tools and technologies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage incident response efforts, including investigations of malware and other security threats.<br>• Oversee configuration and management of firewall technologies such as Checkpoint and Cisco ASA.<br>• Utilize expertise in Azure environments to implement and maintain robust security measures.<br>• Collaborate with team members to mentor and enhance their technical capabilities.<br>• Write and analyze scripts in Python and PowerShell to support security operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with security protocols and maintain configuration management processes.<br>• Monitor and respond to potential vulnerabilities across the network.<br>• Provide strategic recommendations for enhancing cyber defense systems.<br>• Work onsite two days per week to support team operations and security initiatives.<br>• Incorporate security clearance requirements into operational activities.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to join our team in Mount Prospect, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee IT and software development projects, ensuring goals are met efficiently and within compliance standards. This is a long-term contract position that requires strong leadership, project management expertise, and communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and timely achievement of objectives.<br>• Monitor adherence to project guidelines and processes, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.<br>• Generate detailed reports on project progress, tracking milestones and addressing any deviations from the plan.<br>• Participate in design and ongoing maintenance projects, contributing to both new initiatives and sustaining efforts.<br>• Facilitate improvements to the IT Toll Gate processes, enhancing efficiency and compliance.<br>• Support the team in achieving critical goals, including timely project completion, issue resolution, and minimizing design defects.<br>• Communicate effectively with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and development staff to ensure alignment and progress.<br>• Lead IT application development and service projects through structured stage-gate processes.<br>• Manage project budgets, including calculating expenses, tracking spend, and maintaining alignment with financial expectations.<br>• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
We are looking for a skilled Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This is a long-term contract opportunity ideal for an individual who thrives in dynamic environments and has a strong background in IT project management. The role involves overseeing complex projects and ensuring their successful execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead change management efforts across all phases of application projects, ensuring smooth transitions and successful outcomes.<br>• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to align with organizational goals.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives, ensuring all requirements are met.<br>• Utilize Agile Scrum methodologies to manage and track project progress effectively.<br>• Implement and maintain project management tools, such as Atlassian Jira, to enhance workflow and communication.<br>• Manage risks and issues proactively, providing solutions to keep projects on track.<br>• Facilitate regular meetings and status updates to ensure transparency and alignment among team members.<br>• Ensure compliance with certification standards and organizational policies.<br>• Coordinate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration of Workday or similar systems.<br>• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to team members to foster growth.