We are looking for a Project Accountant to support construction-focused financial operations for a client in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract position suited for an accounting specialist with experience managing project-based costs, maintaining accurate financial records, and working within fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of cost accounting, project accounting, and construction accounting, along with hands-on experience using D365 to support reporting and daily transactions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor project financial activity, including job costs, commitments, billings, and budget performance across active construction projects.<br>• Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records for project-related transactions, ensuring costs are coded correctly and posted in a timely manner.<br>• Reconcile project accounts and investigate variances to support reliable month-end and periodic financial reporting.<br>• Partner with project managers and operations teams to track spending, review financial progress, and improve cost visibility.<br>• Support invoicing, revenue tracking, and payment documentation in alignment with contract terms and project milestones.<br>• Use D365 to manage accounting workflows, generate reports, and maintain data accuracy within the project accounting process.<br>• Assist with forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis to help project teams make informed decisions.<br>• Ensure accounting activities comply with internal controls, company policies, and applicable financial standards.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000-$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>We are offering an exciting opportunity in CHICAGO, Illinois, for a Project Accountant to join our team. This role is vital within our organization, focused on maintaining and reconciling accounting records, managing both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), and ensuring the accurate completion of month-end close procedures.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of AP and AR</p><p>• Conducting regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity</p><p>• Ensuring all general ledger entries are accurate and up-to-date</p><p>• Completing month-end close procedures in an organized and timely manner</p><p>• Leveraging accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP to streamline processes</p><p>• Regularly reviewing and updating customer credit records</p><p>• Addressing and resolving customer inquiries and concerns related to their accounts</p><p>• Monitoring customer accounts and initiating appropriate actions when necessary</p><p>• Managing and maintaining accurate customer records</p><p>• Processing customer credit applications efficiently and accurately.</p>
We are looking for a Contract Project Accountant to support major commercial construction initiatives in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who understands the financial demands of large-scale projects and can work closely with project leadership to keep reporting, billing, and cost tracking accurate. The role requires a strong grasp of construction accounting practices, especially within complex projects valued at $50MM or more.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer owner pay applications and oversee project invoicing to ensure timely and accurate billing activity.<br>• Track financial performance across assigned projects by maintaining cost records, reviewing budgets, and analyzing spending trends.<br>• Collaborate with project managers and operations partners to provide clear financial insight and support informed project decisions.<br>• Review project expenses on an ongoing basis, investigate discrepancies, and highlight cost variances that may affect project outcomes.<br>• Contribute to forecasting activities and prepare financial reports that reflect current project status and anticipated results.<br>• Maintain organized accounting documentation and support compliance with established construction finance procedures.<br>• Assist with schedule of values management and other project-related accounting tasks tied to contract and billing administration.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes</li><li>Accurately calculate, interpret, and communicate financial performance returns</li><li>Complete monthly financial analysis, review monthly financial statements provided by property managers, may include the review of property accounting information prepared by joint venture partners</li><li>Accurately complete cash management transactions and cash tracking</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as year-end audit and tax requirements</li><li>Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process as well as improve client services</li><li>Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions</li><li>Assist with various special projects as assigned</li></ul><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $75,000- $80,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job description </strong></p><p>The <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> will be an integral part of the team that offers a wide variety of experiences and plenty of opportunities for professional growth and exposure to upper management. The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibilities will be month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting. Also, working under the direction of the Asst Controller, the Staff Accountant will support the preparation of agency documents for pooling purposes.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Responsible for preparation and timely input of daily journal entries</li><li>Perform month-end close duties including assigned balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with third-party audit requests, preparation of year-end audit schedules, and footnote preparation</li><li>Assist in documentation of policies and procedures while identifying and driving improvement opportunities. Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives</li><li>Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines</li><li>Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About The Role</strong></p><p>As a Staff Accountant you will be an essential member of the accounting and finance team. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Provide oversight to the accounting and finance operations to ensure that processes are in place to support the day to day running of the business</p><p>• Performs the monthly quarterly and yearly close of the financial statements using NetSuite. This includes making the relevant accounting adjustments and analysis for the close.</p><p>• Manage the banking system in-terms of making the relevant invoice payments and control over the daily movements of the cash operations</p><p>• Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations</p><p>• Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment</p><p>• Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution.</p><p>• Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards.</p><p>• Review the work and supervise the staff accountants to ensure that the accounting team is able produce accurate financial statements and relevant analysis on a timely basis.</p><p>• Assist in the audit process including, coordinating with the external auditors in-terms of queries arising during the audit process, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork.</p>
<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><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><strong><u>Position Summary:</u></strong></p><p>The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for general ledger accounting for various reporting entities; including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and account reconciliations, reconciling cash, and assisting with monthly financial statement analysis. The Staff Accountant will also have treasury management responsibilities including processing wires and managing bank accounts, and will assist with special projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Review and upload property level financial statements and reporting packages provided by third-party property managers in connection with the month and quarter-end close.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for monthly general ledger close. Assist with preparation of financial statement consolidations and compilation of GAAP and tax basis financial statements for various reporting entities.</p><p>• Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.</p><p>• Assist with year-end audit and tax preparation, respond to external auditor and tax preparer requests and organize work paper documentation in connection with the year-end audit process.</p><p>• Assist with processing monthly capital calls and distributions, including preparation of wires, investor notices and underlying accounting entries.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation and timely submission of debt compliance materials to lenders.</p><p>• Support the company's Asset Management team with preparation of property-level financial analysis.</p><p>• Assist with special projects assigned by management.</p><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Specifically, responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and record journal entries in GL related to fixed assets, leases, and accruals</li><li>Work closely with Treasury, Tax and international finance teams</li><li>Perform data balancing activities, reconciliation and analysis of related ledger accounts</li><li>Assist in the month end, quarter end, and year end close process</li><li>Provide audit support for quarterly and year-end audits</li><li>Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.</li><li>Basic knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general accounting process and internal control elements</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $150,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage corporate month end close procedures with the global finance team.</li><li>Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of global finance and general ledger reporting structure.</li><li>Assist with quarterly and annual external reporting requirements</li><li>Support implementation of new accounting standards and maintain accounting policies</li><li>Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual external reporting requirements.</li><li>Assist with implementing new accounting standards and documentation of accounting policies.</li><li>Lead the process of communicating with the external audit team.</li><li>Lead and mentor a team of accounting staff</li><li>Participate in cross-functional initiatives and process improvement efforts</li><li>Assists finance managers regarding financial results and special reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>Ensure monthly activities are recorded in accordance with the company's accounting policies and prepare relevant journal entries for areas including recording and tracking of accrued expenses, work in process (WIP), revenue accruals, and prepaid expenses, amongst others.</li><li>Prepare monthly trend analysis reports</li><li>Assist in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly reporting package by investigating and documenting income statement and balance sheet variances and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Display a knowledge of intercompany processes and effectively ensure all intercompany transactions are appropriately offset</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>Assist in maintaining an effective control environment by executing controls to ensure compliance with established accounting policies</li><li>Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly</li><li>Effectively document reconciliations and other supporting schedules to enable reviewers to quickly understand and assess them</li><li>Understand the full end to end process for recording transactions and develop and propose process improvements</li><li>Perform analysis of balance sheet accounts to enable others to understand the nature of transactions and key drivers of activity</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, such as documentation of business processes, process improvement recommendations</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Staff Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary </strong> </p><p><em> </em>The Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily accounting operations, including the analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, review of financial statements, and various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. The Staff Accountant has the opportunity to assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As a member of a team that is extremely focused on process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. This role works collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.</li><li>Reconciles general ledger account balances on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.</li><li>Assists with the year-end financial statement audit and other audits, as required.</li><li>Assists with accounting operations for international entities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Brazil.</li><li>Assist with daily treasury activities.</li><li>Works collaboratively with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. Also has exposure to professionals outside of the Accounting department, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p> </p>
<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 Staff 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><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Performs monthly and quarterly financial close activities including preparation of month-end journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.</li><li>Examines trial balances and transactional level detail to identify and resolve issues and develop a more in depth understanding of the business as necessary.</li><li>Analyzes balance sheet and income statement account fluctuations over multiple periods to identify trends and better assist segment teams with management of the business.</li><li>Assists with implementation of any new accounting pronouncements and provides feedback to commercial teams as to how these pronouncements will impact their business.</li><li>Identify and help to eliminate non-value-added activities within the team.</li><li>Establishes new controls and procedures as needed to enhance accounting control environment.</li><li>Ensures that financial reporting requirements to meet Duracell internal reporting deadlines are met. </li><li>Ensures compliance with Duracell’s Standard Practice Instructions, Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, and FCPA. </li><li>Assist on Corporate FP&A; Budget, Fcst, Outlook process.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Chicago, Illinois. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys managing day-to-day financial activities, working independently, and supporting accurate reporting in a collaborative environment. The role offers a blend of core accounting responsibilities and grant-related financial oversight, with the opportunity to contribute to process improvements as the team evolves.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activity, including invoice processing, reimbursements, and preparation of manual payments.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by recording journal entries, reviewing account activity, and ensuring transactions are properly classified.<br>• Complete bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis to support accurate financial records and timely close activities.<br>• Monitor grant-related financial activity, track spending against funding sources, and assist with reporting requirements tied to restricted funds.<br>• Perform account analysis and investigate variances or discrepancies to improve accuracy across financial statements.<br>• Oversee credit card accounting and ensure expenses are documented, coded correctly, and reconciled promptly.<br>• Prepare Excel-based schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for accounting reviews and internal decision-making.<br>• Contribute to broader accounting operations while helping strengthen workflows and support increased use of automated expense management tools.
<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>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>In this role, you will be a key resource on the finance team through contributions to the general ledger closing process, leading transactional processes and participating in improvement projects .</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of global finance and general ledger reporting structure.</li><li>Perform as a key resource in the month end close process.</li><li>Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations.</li><li>Lead certain ongoing processes including vendor management.</li><li>Support administration of corporate card program and expense reporting software and related company policies.</li><li>Assist with the external financial statement audit.</li><li>Participate in process improvement projects within the finance team.</li><li>Reports to Senior Corporate Accountant, Assisting the Accounting Director, Tax Director, and other finance managers with cross-functional and compliance-based projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team. This role supports core accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with close activities, and contributing to timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and tax-related processes in a finance environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Record and maintain journal entries, accruals, and other ledger adjustments to support accurate monthly accounting activity.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and balance sheet accounts while investigating and resolving variances promptly.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing supporting schedules and completing assigned accounting tasks on time.</p><p>• Assist in assembling financial statements, account analyses, and operational reporting used by leadership and business partners.</p><p>• Provide audit support by gathering requested documentation, preparing backup materials, and responding to information requests from auditors.</p><p>• Help ensure accounting records and reporting practices align with GAAP standards and established company financial controls.</p><p>• Support corporate and sales tax activities, including preparation of tax-related data and assistance with return documentation as needed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/dental/vision/401K</li></ul><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Staff Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p>The accounting team has been instrumental in building new reporting, process improvement, launching new initiatives and supporting our increasing employee base. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in the financial close process and will be responsible for preparing accounting journals, reviewing and entering client invoices, preparing allocation files, and performing month-end balance sheet account reconciliations. The Staff Accountant should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, poised, and able to communicate with junior and senior executives both inside as well as outside the firm. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Support the accounting department through direct coordination with other Staff Accountants, the Accounting Manager, and the Controller</li><li>Prepare journals (prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, revenue recognition, etc.) and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end and quarter-end close processes</li><li>Assist the A/R Coordinator with preparation of client and intercompany invoices when needed</li><li>Assist with the accounts payable process by preparing and importing allocation files into our accounting system, NetSuite</li><li>Reconcile daily bank activity and perform broader bank reconciliations during month-end close</li><li>Assist with the year-end audit and budgeting processes</li><li>Document relevant US processes and procedures and update current documentation, as needed</li><li>Assist with special projects and provide support to other positions in the department, as needed</li></ul><p> <em>To apply to this hybrid position, please email [email protected]</em></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with over time accounting in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Revenue based accounting experience</li><li>Support month, quarter, and year end reporting activities for accurate reporting</li><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Participate in monthly balance sheet reviews working with the business and SSC</li><li>Investigate and resolve accounting issues</li><li>Support OneStream reporting</li><li>Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they follow 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 Center of Excellence and support the Accounting Manager to implement them within the team</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead the team in implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy across the close and reporting processes</li><li>Collaborate with teams to improve accounting operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range from $70,000 - $75,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></p><ul><li>Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis</li><li>Contributing to monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget to actual variance analyses</li><li>Reviews general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L.</li><li>Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period</li><li>Supports preparation of annual tax documents</li><li>Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts</li><li>Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures</li><li>Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables</li><li>Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>
<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>
We are looking for a Grant Accountant to support audit-related accounting activities for a client in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist with experience handling grant funding, reconciliations, and month-end processes in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide dependable accounting support during a critical period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to keep grant and general ledger records accurate and up to date.<br>• Reconcile accounts across cash activity, credit cards, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to support clean financial reporting.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including reviewing balances, identifying discrepancies, and resolving accounting issues promptly.<br>• Track grant-related transactions and help ensure expenditures are recorded in alignment with funding requirements and internal guidelines.<br>• Support payroll-related accounting and cost allocation activities to improve the accuracy of expense reporting.<br>• Compile documentation and financial details needed for audit requests and respond to follow-up items in a timely manner.<br>• Review daily and periodic financial activity to confirm transactions are properly classified and supported.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain organized records and improve consistency in accounting processes.
<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>
<p><em>The salary range for this position 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><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p>• Prepares and reviews federal and state tax filings for partnerships, corporations, and individuals </p><p>• Provides the first-level review of workpapers with the opportunity to consider and identify key tax issues that have not been identified by other DFMC teams </p><p>• Performs research and analysis of critical tax issues and summarizes findings for the Tax Group </p><p>• Utilizes technical expertise gained through tax research and analysis to recommend tax treatment for tax issues that arise during discussions with the Tax Group and other DFMC teams </p><p>• Prepares and reviews foreign filings (Forms 5471, 8865, 926, FBAR), tracks foreign filings, and documents analysis to support positions taken for foreign filings </p><p>• Interacts with portfolio companies to assist with tax planning, structuring and administration. </p><p>• Collaborates with other DFMC groups and develops relationships that are crucial to the success of DFMC’s tax compliance season each year<strong> </strong></p><p>• Educates other DFMC teams through trainings as new tax reform topics and other tax issues become relevant </p><p>• Collaborates with the IT team to produce and implement new technology and procedures that will increase efficiency in the tax return preparation process </p><p>• Reviews notice response packages to send to various taxing authorities and assists with any federal, state and local tax audits </p>
<p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Consulting Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and assisting with financial reporting. This role works closely with internal departments to ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.</li><li>Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.</li><li>Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Analyze financial data and investigate account discrepancies.</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation.</li><li>Review and reconcile intercompany transactions.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000 plus bonus and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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>The focus of this position will be on the delivery of financial services to a set of individual clients through accounting, operational activities, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage the personal accounting for a variety of the company’s clients, both individuals and trusts. This includes preparing journal entries and finalizing personal financial statements on a monthly basis. This also includes completing a quarterly reporting package with detailed financial analyses, for example, budget vs. actual spending summaries.</li><li>Within twelve months, recommend a new personal financial report, analysis, or graphic to be included with the quarterly reporting package for the individual or trust clients which you manage.</li><li>Manage the annual financial reporting, administration of grants, and recording of documentation for a private foundation. This includes preparation of federal and state tax filings and calculation of the required minimum charitable distributions.</li><li>Within six months, assume responsibility for the company’s cash management activities. This includes initiating weekly cash transfers on behalf of our business entities and individual clients, reviewing individual investor accounts for liquidity limitations, and coordinating monthly income distributions to individual clients.</li><li>Gather and organize all annual tax information necessary for the preparation of income tax filings for our clients.</li><li>Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments for individuals and trusts.</li><li>Prepare annual extension estimates of taxable income from underlying investments.</li><li>Participate in recurring calls with external service providers (public accounting firms).</li><li>Manage the tax compliance calendar and track the ongoing progress of annual tax returns for all entities.</li><li>Prepare tax returns to be reviewed and signed by the CFO (Individual x1, Trust x1, and a Private Foundation x1). Review tax returns prepared by external service providers (Corporations x2, Partnership x8, Individuals x4, and Trusts x27).</li><li>Work closely with CFO and President in any tax planning/modeling on behalf of our clients (e.g., estate planning, charitable tax planning, etc.)</li><li>Coordinate real estate tax payments, required annual state filings for LLCs, and draft responses to federal and state income tax notices, as needed.</li><li>Within six months, manage the annual calculation of after-tax investment returns for each of our underlying partnership investments (excluding private equity).</li><li>Complete a variety of ad hoc projects working directly with the company’s President, CFO, Client Service Manager, or other team members on an as needed basis. This might include projects related to Corporate and Partnership Accounting, Private Equity & Compliance, Payroll, Administration, Debt and Liquidity Planning, or other analyses requested by the company’s clients.</li></ul><p><br></p>