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20 results for Payroll Director in Naperville, IL

HR Director
  • Sugar Grove, IL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 52.25 - 60.50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced HR Director to join our team on a Contract-to-permanent basis in the Western suburbs of Illinois. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversee the development and execution of human resource policies, programs, and services. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with employment laws, managing compensation and benefits programs, and fostering a culture of employee engagement and development.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement comprehensive HR policies, programs, and procedures to align with organizational goals and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Lead the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to attract and retain top talent.</p><p>• Oversee the design and management of compensation structures, job classifications, and salary ranges.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including handling immigration and labor regulations.</p><p>• Administer and monitor employee benefits programs, recommending improvements for cost-effectiveness and employee satisfaction.</p><p>• Act as a consultant to leadership on performance management, employee relations, and disciplinary actions.</p><p>• Serve as the Ethics Advisor and coordinate Title IX and Section 504 compliance efforts.</p><p>• Manage the development and delivery of employee training programs in collaboration with the Director of Employee Development.</p><p>• Represent the organization in collective bargaining negotiations and ensure compliance with related agreements.</p><p>• Prepare and oversee mandatory reporting to government agencies and maintain accurate personnel records.</p>
  • 2025-10-27T18:03:58Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)          The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)          They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)          There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)          The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)          And more…</p><p><br></p><p>The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES   </strong></p><p> </p><p>·      Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including AP, AR, general ledger, account reconciliation, payroll/payroll taxes, sales taxes, accruals, intercompany transactions, and both internal and external reporting</p><p>·      Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L</p><p>·      Prepare and analyze 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</p><p>·      Provide leadership and guidance to more junior team members within the department, and assist in the hiring, training, and retention of skilled accounting staff</p><p>·      Responsible for treasury management, including the maintenance and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts, safes, and cash forecasting</p><p>·      Timely filing and payment of State and Local tax obligations; supports preparation of annual tax documents </p><p>·      Evaluation and implementation of accounting and internal control systems and software</p><p>·      Provide financial analyses as needed, including but not limited to capital planning, pricing decisions, COGS, labor patterns, inventory variances, and vendor contract negotiations</p>
  • 2025-10-30T14:08:55Z
Office and Facilities Manager
  • Evanston, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 20.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Ensure the Finance and Operations Director is kept abreast of all aspects of the office and facilities department.</li><li>Serve as the primary contact for all office and facility related issues and needs.</li><li>Assist with regular review and updates to office and facilities policies and procedures.</li><li>Manage employee relations, staff projects, assignments, and responsibilities.</li><li>In collaboration with the Finance and Operations Director, evaluate the need for additional services, staffing, training, and other support to fulfill agency and department needs.</li><li>Maintain and update office certification and licensures related to facilities to stay compliant with the laws and regulations set by State grantees and Insurance payers. </li><li>Leads and plans in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations, and conferences.</li><li>Serves on Staff and Client Development Committee, the Staff and Agency Events and Celebrations Committee, the Safety Committee, and other committees and projects as assigned by the Finance and Operations Director.</li><li>Works closely with the Finance and Operations Director and the Human Resources Manager in providing financial support and expertise to functions such as Payroll, and Accounts Receivable.</li><li>Maintain office inventory and supplies, including equipment inventory and process orders with necessary approvals.</li><li>Maintains hard and electronic forms and documents, policy and procedure manuals, shared drive files, and other key documents for the organization.</li><li>Works closely with Human Resources in On-Boarding new employees and making sure they are informed of necessary training, licensing, and policy requirements throughout their employment.</li><li>Oversee the storage and destruction of records and documents according to agency policy, including employee personal files and provide timely reminders of upcoming compliance issues.</li><li>Serve as record keeper and note taker for All Staff meetings, Committee meetings, and other meetings/events as assigned.</li><li>Manage vendor relations and onboard vendors to A/P system.</li><li>Ensure vendors and contractors invoices are received, reviewed and processed timely.</li><li>Process all mail received and process donation checks as per agency policy.</li><li>Continuously evaluate process and systems to bring efficiency in the agency operations</li><li>Supervise administrative support staff, delegates responsibilities as appropriate, and tasks are completed accurately and timely.</li><li>Send staff reminders for official updates on agency closures, and any other important news and updates.</li><li>Manage and covers front desk in absence of administrative assistants M-F 7a – 3p.</li><li>Assist with planning and preparation for agency open house events.</li><li>Work alongside Director Finance and Operations on projects and systems implementations as assigned. </li></ul>
  • 2025-11-18T22:28:49Z
Finance Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 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>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The Finance Manager, Southeast Region is responsible for support of the regional and local financial reporting and processes for the Southeast region. This role will support the regional finance director and local market leaders with accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and understanding risk and opportunities within the market.  The successful candidate will possess a solid knowledge of financial processes including month/quarter/year-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, sales pipeline tracking, commissions calculations and financial systems. The position will report to the Regional Finance Director, Southeast and involves developing strong relationships with local office leaders and internal finance and corporate partners. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential duties and responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a key financial and people leader for the local office management team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to develop a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Support regional and market financial processes (commission calculations, revenue posting, pipeline tracking, etc.) while fostering teamwork and accountability within the finance team.</li><li>Lead the development, consolidation, and analysis of the annual plan and quarterly reforecasts, ensuring clarity and collaboration across stakeholders.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, delivering insights and analysis through effective communication with local management to facilitate understanding and action planning.</li><li>Act as a liaison with the corporate accounting team on revenue recognition, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, and general accounting, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.</li><li>Manage and review bi-weekly commission payroll, ensuring accuracy and fairness in compensation processes.</li><li>Supervise and develop day-to-day processes and responsibilities of regional financial analysts, promoting growth, coaching, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with Regional Finance Directors, FP& A teams, and other stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and transparent working environment.</li><li>Lead critical projects and provide value-added ad hoc analysis, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and teamwork within the finance team and across the organization.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-13T21:04:09Z
Tax & Accounting Senior Manager - Public
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 160000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000 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 seeking a Tax and Accounting Senior Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves overseeing accounting and tax functions, including managing a team of accounting professionals, handling financial transactions, and preparing financial accounting data for multiple entities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, variance analysis, and key financial metrics for multiple entities.</p><p>• Review and ensure accuracy of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and training as needed.</p><p>• Manage the entire lifecycle of accounting for income taxes, including annual, quarterly, and forecasted tax rate computations.</p><p>• Oversee and review other accounting areas such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, Taxes, and Revenue operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and controls.</p><p>• Understand and manage complex partnership tax structures and transactions.</p><p>• Research tax issues and communicate implications of investment decisions to senior management.</p><p>• Coordinate compliance work, including the preparation and timely filing of tax returns for partnerships.</p><p>• Document and manage the process for quarterly estimates and filings.</p>
  • 2025-11-14T19:33:43Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Wheaton, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p>The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates.<strong>                                   </strong></p><ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-12T15:39:29Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘The holiday season is here!' and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Management of all financial accounting functions of the firm.</li><li>Leads the firm's budgeting and expense management processes, including the development of annual operating budgets and financial projections and periodic variance review</li><li>Ensures the accuracy of monthly financial reporting and assists external CPA in the preparation of financial reports</li><li>Manages all daily accounting functions: bank reconciliations, cash receipts/accounts receivables</li><li>Handles partner distribution, payroll, 401k administration, benefits administration, and expense report management</li><li>Supervises Accounting Assistant in the Accounts Payable and Billing functions</li><li>Works closely with Accounting Consultant in London client billing</li><li>Works closely with Office Manager in human resource and benefits and facilities and vendor contract management</li><li>May participate in the strategic planning of operations</li><li>Management of all billing functions of the firm.</li><li>Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours</li><li>Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s)</li><li>Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements</li><li>Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts</li><li>Submits budgets per client requirements</li><li>Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2025-11-13T16:18:45Z
HR Director
  • Joliet, IL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 34.84 - 40.34 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a NFP Director of Human Resources & HRIS in the Western Suburbs who will be directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the agency's human resource functions, including playing a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). The Director monitors the implementation of established personnel standards and procedures, continuously identifies opportunities for improvement, and ensures personnel compliance with federal-funded programs. Compensation 70-90K</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization’s long-term goals and mission.</p><p>Direct and manage all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and succession planning.</p><p>Oversee the creation and enforcement of policies and programs, including employee relations, workplace safety, and diversity initiatives.</p><p>Manage compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain talent while balancing budget constraints.</p><p>Drive workforce planning and employee engagement strategies to maintain a motivated and efficient team.</p><p>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations specific to not-for-profit organizations.</p><p>Implement HR systems and processes for efficient reporting and analytics to support decision-making.</p><p>Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on HR issues, organizational development, and cultural transformation.</p><p>Design and manage employee wellness programs and initiatives to support staff well-being.</p><p>Oversee risk management related to labor laws, workplace investigations, and employee relations matter</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-17T19:08:49Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This role combines responsibilities in both accounting and human resources, requiring someone who is skilled at managing financial operations while supporting HR functions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment that includes both office and manufacturing settings.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer payroll processes, employee benefits, 401(k) plans, and maintain accurate employee records.</p><p>• Manage key HR tasks such as onboarding, terminations, performance reviews, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.</p><p>• Facilitate union relations, oversee grievance handling, and support contract negotiation processes.</p><p>• Monitor safety initiatives, including workers’ compensation cases, safety reporting, and compliance with safety standards.</p><p>• Coordinate employee engagement activities, such as recognition events, and ensure timely completion of HR audits.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end close activities.</p><p>• Manage vendor invoicing, customer collections, and cash receipt postings.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly financial and operational reports for management review.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger, process accruals, and ensure accuracy in journal entries.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary - $75-85K</p><p>Medical and Dental Vision 401K</p>
  • 2025-10-23T15:14:11Z
Accounting Manager
  • Oak Terrace, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘The holiday season is here!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager supervises all general accounting functions. Responsibilities will include the coordination of daily accounting operations, directing the monthly close process, coordinating the entity’s treasury operations and the preparation of accurate GAAP basis monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Specific job duties will include:</p><ul><li>The coordination of daily financing activities with the Company’s operations team, various mortgage loan brokers, title companies, and warehouse lenders. </li><li>The preparation of quarterly operating and cash forecasts, and various financial analyses as requested from time to time by the Company’s Controller.</li><li>General supervision of the accounting team including assisting where necessary with daily general ledger posting activities. This will include the preparation of interest rate lock derivative calculations, various pricing analyses, sales commission and production bonus calculations, and the periodic mark-to-market valuation of the loans held for sale inventory.</li><li>Reviewing and maintaining all balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring that all intercompany account balances and all bank account balances are reconciled.</li><li>Working with accounting team to document policies and procedures, and to establish proper controls to deter fraud.</li><li>Responsible for accurate financial management reporting including consolidated financial statements when appropriate.</li><li>Responsible for disbursements review and control, including payroll, shared services, debt reporting, lender covenants, and income tax reporting.    </li><li>Helping to train, develop and build the accounting team, providing guidance as needed. </li><li>Working with a third party valuation company to independently value retained mortgage servicing rights. </li><li>The ability to read and to comprehensively discern the appropriate accounting recognition of various legal agreements including MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase and sale agreements. </li><li>Effectively and efficiently coordinate the distribution of financial information to support regulatory compliance reporting and field examinations by warehouse lenders, tax professionals, independent audit firms, and various other third party professionals. </li><li>Provide direction and supervision over: 1) The Monthly Accounting Close Process and recognition of revenue, 2) Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to various corporate business units. 3) Administration of treasury functions with Corporate and BU accounts.</li><li>LOS System (Encompass), GL System (NetSuite), Document Management System.</li><li>Needs to be very well organized, and know where all supporting information is located. </li><li>Directs and coordinates all loan transfers to the servicing group.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-13T16:08:41Z
Accounting Manager
  • Rosemont, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”?  </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of financial processes and facilitating month-end close activities. This role involves managing a team, implementing process improvements, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and lead the accounting department, supervising basic accounting functions including Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Payroll (P/R), General Ledger (G/L), and tax payments.</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives within the accounting department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries and monthly general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Assist in establishing and documenting internal controls to maintain a robust control environment, overseeing adherence to control procedures.</li><li>Monitor and assess departmental activities, optimizing procedures and resource allocation while upholding a high level of precision.</li><li>Lead the development and growth of the accounting team, providing coaching, performance management, and development planning.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Finance, Planning & amp; Analysis (FP& A) to provide analysis, support, and insights to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.</li><li>Generate supporting schedules for audits and tax-related activities, ensuring accurate and timely information.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-13T16:39:04Z
Accounting Manager
  • Lincolnwood, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>High-End Firm looking to build new team quickly due to rapid expansion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><p>·      Assist will all aspects of accounting;, financial statements, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, revenue recognition, and various special analyses</p><p>·      Manage all payments made for debts, bank loans, and other large quantities of money</p><p>·      Monitor cash and funding balances</p><p>·      Assist in review and analyze quarterly/annual financial reports</p><p>·      Advise on financial analyses and decision-making matters with management</p><p>·      Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors</p><p>·      Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting</p><p>·      Managing all aspects of the General Ledger</p><p>·      Assisting in the annual budgeting process</p><p>·      Ensuring company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements</p>
  • 2025-11-13T16:39:04Z
Sr. AR Accountant
  • Plainfield, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. <strong>This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team</strong>. This position will have a close working relationship with the accounting, payroll, and finance team members as well as leadership throughout the organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers.</li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-14T15:19:31Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Plainfield, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 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>Spring will be here before you know it! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather when it gets here? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers.</li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-14T19:04:54Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Work from home options, generous vacation days every year, top tier benefits, competitive pay rates and VERY lucrative bonuses. If that sounds like something you want, keep reading.</p><p><br></p><p>This role will play an integral role in designing and building these processes, as well as collaborating with business partners to implement them throughout the organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Ability to complete AP/AR/Payroll related duties</p><p>• Apply and research client payments and prepare deposits</p><p>• Process and code invoices for payment</p><p>• Prepare related journal entries</p><p>• Assist in Employee Expense/Company Credit Card processing (Expensify)</p><p>• Meet processing and reporting deadlines</p><p>• Support Brokerage Offices by entering and processing AP/AR requests</p><p>• Responding to information requests from Brokerage Offices</p><p>• Assisting the Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects, as needed</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-10-30T13:59:07Z
Vice President and Controller
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$125,000 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>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>As a member of executive management team, promote the credit union’s image and the achievement of the credit union’s strategic goals and objectives.</li><li>Serve as the chief accountant for the credit union, responsible for the timely and accurate:</li><li>Preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting reports;</li><li>Preparation and filing of the credit union’s quarterly Call Report;</li><li>Maintenance and daily reconciliation of the credit union’s general ledger;</li><li>Preparation and submission of payroll, payroll tax returns, and related reports to employee benefits providers.</li><li>Completion of the credit union’s annual financial statement audit.</li><li>Manage and supervise the accounting and back office operations staff of four.</li><li>Provide the CEO and Board of Directors with accurate, timely, and relevant reports and data analysis that support their decision making process and the monitoring of the credit union’s activities such as asset liability management; budgeting; profitability; credit and liquidity monitoring; and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including BSA. </li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with regulators during their periodic examinations.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing of all members payments including ACH, debit/ATM, share draft, wires, credit card, and shared branching.</li><li>Underwrite consumer and real estate loan applications.</li><li>Maintain, manage, and improve the credit union’s data systems.</li><li>Manage key vendor relationships and the processing of accounts payable.</li><li>Work with and maintain relationships with the credit union’s key stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-11-13T15:04:11Z
CFO
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 175000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Job Duties </strong></p><ul><li>Month End close</li><li>Cash Management</li><li>Manage accounting team</li><li>Oversee Audit, accounting, and budgeting/forecasting</li><li>Oversee Treasury</li><li>Payroll/benefits piece</li><li>Investor relations </li><li>Contract work </li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li><li>PTO</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-10T20:28:46Z
Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-11-14T19:04:54Z
HR Generalist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will handle a wide range of human resources functions, including employee relations, payroll administration, and benefits coordination. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and be passionate about fostering a productive and supportive workplace.</p><p>This role works M-F on site, and offers medical, 401k, profit sharing, PTO, and bonus. The salary target is $65k-$70k. Bilingual Spanish a plus</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Address employee inquiries regarding benefit plans and other HR-related matters, ensuring clear communication and resolution.</p><p>• Collaborate with V.P.s and managers to streamline various HR processes and maintain consistent practices.</p><p>• Oversee payroll administration, including processing weekly payroll and verifying accuracy of data.</p><p>• Manage contract employee procedures, including calculations and coordination with staffing agencies.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee records, including payroll details, vacation accruals, and personal days.</p><p>• Audit and edit payroll reports to ensure proper accounting for worked and non-worked hours, such as vacation or sick time.</p><p>• Upload and verify 401K contributions from the payroll system to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Coordinate with supervisors to address unique employee situations and document actions when necessary.</p><p>• Process and calculate hours for contract associates, sending verified figures to external agencies.</p><p>• Support HR initiatives related to onboarding, union grievances, and compliance documentation.</p>
  • 2025-11-13T15:39:18Z
Bilingual Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Itasca, IL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 42.00 - 46.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dynamic and bilingual (English/Spanish) Human Resources Manager to join our team in Itasca, Illinois. This Contract-to-Permanent position offers the opportunity to lead and shape HR functions, driving initiatives that enhance employee experience and align with organizational goals. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution across recruitment, onboarding, compliance, benefits, and employee relations. If you are passionate about creating impactful HR programs and fostering a positive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring for various detail-oriented and managerial positions.<br>• Supervise and mentor HR team members, including HR Generalists and Coordinators, while fostering their growth.<br>• Develop and implement HR strategies in collaboration with company leadership to support workforce planning and retention.<br>• Oversee employee relations, addressing sensitive issues and managing corrective actions in accordance with company policies.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while regularly updating policies to reflect best practices.<br>• Design and deliver training programs that promote employee development and career advancement.<br>• Manage onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new hires and enhance the employee experience.<br>• Partner with department managers to define job competencies and align hiring strategies with organizational needs.<br>• Stay informed on industry trends and innovations to continuously improve HR practices.<br>• Support benefits administration and HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) operations to optimize efficiency.
  • 2025-11-19T14:39:05Z