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Property Accountant

Orland Park, Illinois
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an onsite Property Accountant to support a contract assignment in Orland Park, Illinois. This role is ideal for someone with strong property accounting experience who can organize financial structures, maintain accurate property records, and work confidently within Yardi Breeze Premiere. The position will focus on setting up accounting data, validating lease and tenant information, and helping establish a clean and reliable foundation for ongoing property financial operations. This is a Contract position scheduled for three days per week. Responsibilities:• Configure property, building, and related accounting records within Yardi Breeze Premiere to support accurate financial tracking.• Establish new accounts and organize financial data in alignment with property accounting best practices.• Build and refine the chart of accounts to ensure consistent reporting across entities and properties.• Enter and validate customer, tenant, lease, and rent details with a high level of accuracy.• Review existing accounting information and structure records for a well-organized property management system.• Support accounting data conversion activities from QuickBooks Desktop into Yardi Breeze Premiere as part of the project scope.• Reconcile setup details and identify discrepancies to help maintain dependable general ledger information.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:<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>
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. Job Responsibilities:• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of AP and AR• Conducting regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity• Ensuring all general ledger entries are accurate and up-to-date• Completing month-end close procedures in an organized and timely manner• Leveraging accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP to streamline processes• Regularly reviewing and updating customer credit records• Addressing and resolving customer inquiries and concerns related to their accounts• Monitoring customer accounts and initiating appropriate actions when necessary• Managing and maintaining accurate customer records• Processing customer credit applications efficiently and accurately.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
remote
Temporary / Contract
34.8365 - 40.337 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Administer owner pay applications and oversee project invoicing to ensure timely and accurate billing activity. • Track financial performance across assigned projects by maintaining cost records, reviewing budgets, and analyzing spending trends. • Collaborate with project managers and operations partners to provide clear financial insight and support informed project decisions. • Review project expenses on an ongoing basis, investigate discrepancies, and highlight cost variances that may affect project outcomes. • Contribute to forecasting activities and prepare financial reports that reflect current project status and anticipated results. • Maintain organized accounting documentation and support compliance with established construction finance procedures. • Assist with schedule of values management and other project-related accounting tasks tied to contract and billing administration.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing tax-related documentation, and ensuring the integrity of general ledger activity. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage routine financial processes with accuracy and consistency. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries to support monthly and periodic accounting activity. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Assist with corporate tax filings and related documentation in compliance with applicable requirements. • Manage sales tax calculations, reporting, and submission processes across assigned jurisdictions. • Review financial data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies through research and analysis. • Support closing activities by organizing schedules, substantiating balances, and updating accounting records. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information needed for tax reporting and account analysis.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. Job description The Staff Accountant 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. <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>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
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]. About The RoleAs 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. Job Description:• 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• 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.• Manage the banking system in-terms of making the relevant invoice payments and control over the daily movements of the cash operations• Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations• Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment• Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution.• 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.• 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.• 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.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
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]. Job Description:Specifically, responsibilities will include:<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>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.) 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] Position Summary: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. Responsibilities • 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.• 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.• Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.• 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.• Assist with processing monthly capital calls and distributions, including preparation of wires, investor notices and underlying accounting entries.• Assist with the preparation and timely submission of debt compliance materials to lenders.• Support the company's Asset Management team with preparation of property-level financial analysis.• Assist with special projects assigned by management.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Rosemont, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
The salary 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] Role Description This is a full-time role for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, expense allocation, account analysis and reconciliation. The Staff Accountant will also provide support during the external audit process, monthly financial close, completion of government surveys, and various other tasks. This role requires the individual to be in the office Mon. – Thur. and work from home Fri., with location at Rosemont, IL.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
145000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
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] Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. Responsibilities<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>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Rosemont, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting activities and help maintain reliable financial information for the organization. This position is based in Rosemont, Illinois, and is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a steady approach to meeting deadlines. The role will contribute to close activities, reconciliations, reporting support, and ongoing process improvements across the accounting function. Responsibilities:• Maintain the accuracy of general ledger activity by recording, reviewing, and organizing financial transactions.• Complete recurring reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other assigned ledgers, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing entries, schedules, and related documentation.• Record journal entries for accruals, prepaid items, reclasses, and other standard accounting adjustments.• Evaluate transaction details to ensure amounts are posted correctly and aligned with the appropriate accounts.• Provide assistance with payables and receivables tasks when coverage or workflow demands require additional support.• Prepare account analyses, supporting schedules, and backup documentation for reporting and audit readiness.• Contribute to financial reporting, budgeting support, and variance review by gathering data and summarizing results.• Partner with internal and external auditors by supplying requested records and explaining account activity.• Recommend practical improvements to accounting procedures, internal controls, and operational efficiency where opportunities are identified. Benefits: <ul><li>medical/dental/vision, 401K</li></ul>
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. Job Description:<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>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… Summary 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. Job Description: <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>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] Responsibilities: <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>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Warrenville, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support recurring close activities, and contribute to timely reporting for business leadership. This opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys analytical work, values precision, and can collaborate effectively across departments. Responsibilities:• Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity accurately and ensuring entries are posted within established deadlines.• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments needed to support monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles.• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key ledgers, investigating and resolving variances promptly.• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and internal reports, providing clear analysis on trends and account activity.• Support period-end close by organizing schedules, validating balances, and helping ensure reporting is completed on time.• Review accounting records for consistency with company policies and applicable standards, correcting discrepancies when identified.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis to support operational and management decisions.• Partner with audit and tax processes by assembling requested documentation and helping address compliance-related reporting needs.• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity as needed to promote accurate cash and transaction reporting.• Recommend improvements to accounting workflows, internal controls, and documentation practices to strengthen efficiency and accuracy. Benefits:<ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Temporary to Hire
30 - 38 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day accounts payable activity, including invoice processing, reimbursements, and preparation of manual payments. • Maintain the general ledger by recording journal entries, reviewing account activity, and ensuring transactions are properly classified. • Complete bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis to support accurate financial records and timely close activities. • Monitor grant-related financial activity, track spending against funding sources, and assist with reporting requirements tied to restricted funds. • Perform account analysis and investigate variances or discrepancies to improve accuracy across financial statements. • Oversee credit card accounting and ensure expenses are documented, coded correctly, and reconciled promptly. • Prepare Excel-based schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for accounting reviews and internal decision-making. • Contribute to broader accounting operations while helping strengthen workflows and support increased use of automated expense management tools.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Franklin Park, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $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] Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and debit memos for accuracy and proper authorization.</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents prior to payment.</li><li>Code and enter invoices into the accounting system in accordance with company policies.</li><li>Maintain organized vendor files, ensuring W-9s, terms, and contact information are current.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies or missing documentation.</li><li>Prepare weekly payment runs (checks and ACH) and submit for approval.</li><li>Support month-end closing activities, including bank reconciliations, account reconciliations and accrual entries.</li><li>Assist with credit card reconciliations, expense reports, and petty cash.</li><li>Generate and maintain the Accounts Payable Aging Report; communicate payment priorities.</li><li>Assist with various year-end accounting functions.</li><li>Provide backup to various accounts receivable duties as needed.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the Finance Department as needed.</li><li>Provide assistance with various office duties (supplies, maintaining files, etc.)</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 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 . Responsibilities<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>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Wheaton, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Roberr Half is looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a mission-driven nonprofit organization in the western suburbs. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with financial reporting, and helping ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting practices. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance teams. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily accounting activity by recording transactions accurately and keeping financial records current and organized.• Reconcile key accounts, including cash, receivables, payables, and general ledger balances, to support a reliable month-end close process.• Help prepare periodic financial statements and supporting reports for leadership, board members, and other external audiences.• Contribute to the development of annual and departmental budgets by compiling data, reviewing figures, and assisting with planning needs.• Monitor grant activity, donor funding, and restricted versus unrestricted resources to ensure proper classification, usage, and reporting.• Provide audit support by assembling schedules, organizing documentation, and responding to information requests from external auditors.• Assist with the preparation of required tax filings and regulatory submissions, including annual nonprofit reporting documents.• Partner with program and fundraising teams to track the financial impact of grants, contributions, and special events while promoting policy compliance.• Strengthen adherence to internal controls, financial procedures, and established accounting standards across day-to-day operations. This role offers a salary range of $60,000-$70,000 and comes with a full benefits package including:• Medical is BC/BS• Dental/Vision• 2 weeks vacation• Accrue 3.6 hours sick time every 2 weeks• 3 days personal time (24 hours)• 6-7 holidays If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Westmont, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, supporting close activities, and contributing to reliable reporting across the business. The position offers the chance to work across core accounting functions while partnering with internal teams to help maintain strong financial operations. Responsibilities:• Manage daily general ledger activity and help keep accounting records complete, accurate, and up to date.• Create and record journal entries for items such as accruals, prepaid expenses, and recurring transactions.• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts each month, investigating and resolving variances in a timely manner.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and supporting reporting deadlines.• Provide assistance with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks when additional support is needed.• Review financial data for proper coding, accuracy, and compliance with established accounting policies.• Prepare reports, account analyses, and supporting schedules for management, audits, and other business needs.• Identify unusual transactions or discrepancies, research root causes, and recommend corrective action or process improvements. Benefits:<ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Bolingbrook, Illinois
onsite
Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and helping ensure strong control over inventory, cost, and balance sheet accounts. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in general ledger accounting and can work effectively across day-to-day transactions, reconciliations, and reporting needs. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity and support timely financial reporting. • Complete month-end close tasks, including account analysis and follow-up on outstanding items affecting financial results. • Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner. • Support cost accounting processes by reviewing work in progress, job cost details, and cost of goods sold activity. • Analyze inventory and product profitability trends to help improve accuracy in financial reporting and operational decision-making. • Maintain fixed asset accounting records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related reconciliations. • Assist with sales tax reporting and support tax credit documentation as needed. • Partner with internal teams to validate financial data, strengthen accounting accuracy, and support ongoing process improvements.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Westmont, Illinois
onsite
Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join a Contract engagement based in Westmont, Illinois. This position will focus on restoring accuracy to payroll-related balance sheet accounts by researching historical activity, resolving discrepancies, and producing well-supported reconciliations for U.S. and international entities. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, excels in high-volume data analysis, and can organize complex information into clear, audit-ready documentation. Responsibilities:• Reconstruct payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations covering historical periods for domestic and international operations.• Examine aged variances, outstanding reconciling items, and legacy balances to determine root causes and drive resolution.• Review payroll liabilities, accruals, tax withholdings, benefit accounts, and other related balances to confirm accuracy and completeness.• Assess current reconciliation files and supporting schedules, identify missing detail, and build a stronger end-to-end reconciliation approach.• Use NetSuite to pull financial records, analyze account activity, and support detailed account research.• Collaborate with accounting and payroll partners to investigate unresolved items and clear discrepancies efficiently.• Interpret and organize international payroll reconciliation support, including records presented in multiple languages or formats.• Compile large volumes of transactional and historical data into structured workpapers that support audit readiness.• Prepare clear documentation and substantiation for account balances to help bring records to a fully reconciled state. The salary range for this position is $28 to $35/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Lisle, Illinois
onsite
Temporary / Contract
27.55 - 31.9 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support a manufacturing organization in Lisle, Illinois through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position focuses on tax-focused accounting work, including reconciling financial and tax records, maintaining exemption documentation, and helping ensure reporting accuracy across the accounting function. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound knowledge of tax compliance, and the capacity to manage detailed financial work in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities:• Review tax-related records, compare supporting data across systems, and resolve inconsistencies to maintain accurate financial information.• Track tax exemption documentation, follow up on outstanding items, and help keep records current and compliant.• Compile quarterly and annual tax filings and supporting schedules with a high level of accuracy.• Investigate issues that arise during reconciliation activities and apply accounting judgment to reach effective resolutions.• Partner with internal stakeholders to confirm tax forms, records, and processes align with applicable regulatory requirements.• Monitor updates to tax rules and evaluate how changes may affect internal accounting practices and reporting.• Support periodic reviews of financial transactions and reports to strengthen accuracy and internal controls.• Recommend practical improvements to accounting and tax workflows to reduce errors and enhance compliance.• Develop financial reports related to trends, forecasts, budgets, and other analytical needs as requested. The salary range for this position is $28 to $30/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Oak Terrace, Illinois
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Join Us on Our JourneyWe are currently looking for a Staff Accountant Originations and REO to join our team.Reporting to the Controller, Originations, this position is responsible for a wide range of accounting activities, including managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate financial reporting that follows regulations. This role assists with month-end accounting close processes, including processing accounts payable.This position is responsible for calculating and verifying Yield Spread Premiums (YSP) and broker referral payments. Additionally, this role reconciles bank accounts and balance sheets, and partners with third parties for audit requests.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

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