7 Results for Entry Level Accountant Jobs in Milan, IL

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Accountant

Moline, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a healthcare organization in search of an Accountant to support core financial operations for a small and very tenured team. This role is well suited for an individual who can manage routine accounting activities while helping maintain accurate and timely financial records. The ideal candidate brings solid experience with close processes, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance, along with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively across teams. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Record and maintain accurate financial transactions</li><li>Support revenue tracking and financial reporting processes</li><li>Prepare and process accounts payable</li><li>Maintain capital asset records and schedules</li><li>Serve as backup for bi-weekly payroll processing</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and related documentation</li><li>Provide support for budgeting and financial planning activities</li><li>Help prepare materials and provide support for board meetings</li><li>Collaborate closely with the CFO and small accounting team on day-to-day financial operations</li></ul> Work Environment:<ul><li>Hybrid/flexible work arrangement</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with leadership in a collaborative hospital setting</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Davenport, IA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are partnering with a well-established and collaborative organization seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong practical experience in accounting who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Prepare and process invoices, payments, and journal entries</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation</li><li>Support payroll processing and expense tracking (as needed)</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting</li></ul>
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Interim Accountant

Davenport, IA
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Accountant | Davenport, IA | Approximately 30 hours/week About the OpportunityWe are supporting a well-established Quad Cities nonprofit organization to provide accounting support during a period of organizational transition. This individual will play a key role in maintaining day-to-day financial operations while leadership evaluates the future structure of its accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting and bookkeeping professional who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process accounts payable and weekly vendor payments</li><li>Manage accounts receivable activities </li><li>Process bi-weekly payroll </li><li>Prepare payroll reporting and related documentation</li><li>Support retirement plan administration and employee paperwork </li><li>Make daily deposits and maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Assist with general accounting and administrative functions as needed</li></ul> Why This Opportunity?<ul><li>Meaningful work supporting a respected community organization</li><li>Collaborative and mission-driven team environment</li><li>Opportunity to provide stability and make an immediate impact</li><li>Flexible, part-time schedule</li></ul> If you're an experienced Accountant with an appreciation for operational accounting through reconciliations and financial reports who enjoys being part of a team and helping organizations navigate important transitions, we'd love to connect with you.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Geneseo, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Are you the type of accountant who enjoys digging into the details during close but thrives on using data to improve the business?We're partnering with a manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Accountant who combines strong technical accounting skills with a passion for cost accounting, analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting</li><li>Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities</li><li>Partner with operations and manufacturing teams to understand inventory movement and improve accuracy within the ERP system</li><li>Support cost accounting processes, inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis</li><li>Develop and enhance reporting that helps leadership make informed business decisions</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and drive greater efficiency through automation and technology</li><li>Assist with system enhancements, ERP optimization, and implementation of best practices</li><li>Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across multiple areas of the business</li></ul>What We're Looking For:<ul><li>Strong month-end close experience</li><li>Manufacturing experience or desire to learn cost accounting</li><li>Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>A naturally curious mindset that seeks to understand the "why" behind the numbers</li><li>Someone who is equally comfortable diving into detailed reconciliations and presenting high-level business insights</li><li>Self-motivated professional who takes ownership and drives continuous improvement</li><li>Ability and desire to build relationships across accounting, finance, operations, and plant leadership</li></ul>Why This Opportunity Stands Out: This isn't a traditional back-office accounting role. You'll have the opportunity to get out from behind the desk, walk the plant floor, understand how the business operates, and influence processes that improve both financial and operational performance.If you enjoy turning data into decisions, improving systems, and partnering with the business rather than simply reporting on it, this could be an excellent fit.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Senior Tax Accountant

Muscatine, IA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is working with an established public accounting firm serving clients throughout Eastern Iowa in their search to hire a Tax Professional. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build strong client relationships, take on increasing responsibility and contribute to the long-term growth of a respected local firm. The firm provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses, including tax preparation and planning, accounting, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation and business advisory services. Key Responsibilities or Tax Accountant:<ul><li>Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, trusts, and other entities.</li><li>Provide tax planning and advisory services to both individual and business clients.</li><li>Conduct tax research, analyze findings, and communicate recommendations clearly to clients.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong long-term client relationships.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and other financial information for business clients.</li><li>Assist with financial projections and business planning support.</li><li>Provide guidance to clients on accounting and QuickBooks-related matters.</li><li>Represent clients before federal and state taxing authorities as needed.</li><li>Review work prepared by junior staff and provide constructive feedback.</li><li>Mentor and support the development of less-experienced team members.</li><li>Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines, especially during tax season.</li><li>Identify opportunities to expand services and add value to client relationships.</li><li>Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm.</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Milan, IL
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organization to add an experienced Staff Accountant to its accounting team for a long-term contract assignment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, a collaborative team environment and the chance to step in and make an immediate impact. The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end activities and audit preparation while working closely with an established accounting team. Successful candidates will understand the fundamentals of accounting and able to independently work through journal entries and reconciliations. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Complete bank and general ledger reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end accounting activities</li><li>Post and process invoices and submit invoices through customer portals</li><li>Support audit requests by pulling samples, gathering documentation and uploading supporting information</li><li>Research discrepancies and work with internal departments to obtain necessary information</li><li>Assist with additional accounting projects and day-to-day needs as they arise</li><li>Work across multiple accounting systems during an ongoing system transition</li></ul> Schedule & AssignmentThis is a contract opportunity with an anticipated start in late October/early November. The position is expected to provide support through approximately March, with the opportunity to gain meaningful exposure to month-end close and audit-season activities. Why This Opportunity?You’ll join a close-knit accounting team that values collaboration, communication and helping one another succeed. This role offers a nice mix of core accounting responsibilities and transactional work, making it a strong opportunity for an accountant who likes variety and wants to contribute as part of a team while still owning their individual responsibilities. If you have solid accounting fundamentals, hands-on reconciliation and journal entry experience, and enjoy being part of a collaborative environment, we’d love to connect.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant - Financial Services

Moline, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
Are you early in your accounting career, have 1+ years of financial service accounting experience, located in the state of Iowa or Illinois, and looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make an impact—without sacrificing work-life balance?A well-established, member-focused financial institution with a long history of stability and growth is adding a Staff Accountant to their collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-visibility role within banking/credit union accounting, with strong mentorship and clear advancement paths. What You’ll Be DoingIn this role, you’ll get hands-on experience supporting core accounting operations while continuing to build your technical skillset:<ul><li>Own weekly accounts payable processing and partner with vendors to resolve invoice questions</li><li>Assist with month-end close and general ledger activity</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Support ATM and transaction balancing processes</li><li>Help gather data and prepare reports for leadership</li><li>Contribute to process improvements, automation efforts, and ongoing projects</li></ul>This role goes beyond data entry—you’ll gain exposure to transaction balancing, GL processes, and financial operations within a regulated environment. Why You’ll Love This Opportunity<ul><li>Mostly remote – with occasional in-person collaboration, requiring travel to the Quad Cities</li><li>Supportive leadership with a strong focus on training & development</li><li>Clear career progression path into advanced accounting roles</li><li>Stable, growing organization with a tight-knit, collaborative team</li><li>Excellent benefits, including 401(k) match + profit sharing and bonus potential</li><li>Work-life balance with minimal overtime outside of close cycles</li></ul>
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

7 results for Entry Level Accountant in Milan, IL