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206 results for Staff Accountant in Niles, IL

Sr. Accountant
  • Suite 2700, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are inviting applications for the role of a Sr. Accountant at our Illinois location. In this crucial role, you will be a primary contact for our fund board members, handle client inquiries, and manage revenue and expense projections. You will also be responsible for preparing financial statements, collaborating with external auditors, and conducting analyses for senior management review. This role plays a pivotal part in our operations within the finance industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Engage with third-party administrators and external auditors for the preparation and issuance of the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings.</p><p>• Liaise with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance on all fund-related matters.</p><p>• Oversee client inquiries and manage overall fund operating procedures.</p><p>• Conduct analyses related to product development and new initiatives for review by senior management.</p><p>• Support portfolio management teams with ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor-related queries.</p><p>• Collaborate effectively with all members of the fund administration team to ensure consistent reporting and processes.</p><p>• Leverage portfolio accounting systems to manage the monthly performance reporting process.</p><p>• Consistently review the functions’ processes to enhance efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Work with third-party tax preparers to create investor tax deliverables and respond to investor-driven questions.</p><p>• Contribute to projects related to all funds in scope, including private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds, and Luxembourg funds.</p>
  • 2025-11-12T17:14:20Z
Financial Reporting Senior 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 Financial Reporting Senior Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)          The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)          They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)          There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)          The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)          And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><ul><li>The primary responsibilities of this role will be assisting in the management of the consolidated financial statements for public, lender and joint venture reporting under both a GAAP and IFRS basis</li><li>This role will present opportunities to work on unique/complex transactions requiring technical accounting assessments and cross-department coordination</li><li>Assist in the review of consolidated financial statements for reporting to our parent entity and third parties, which includes balance sheet, income statement, cash flows and other supporting schedules</li><li>Assist in the review of footnotes and disclosures required in our quarterly and annual reporting to bondholders</li><li>Coordinate with other groups with the Accounting Department, as well as Finance, Tax, Capital Markets, Investments and Legal to manage reporting solutions</li><li>Manage and coach staff accountants by delegating work and reviewing finished products to ensure they meet stated deadlines</li><li>Assist in performing technical research on significant transactions including preparation of the quarterly significant transaction log on both a GAAP and IFRS basis</li><li>Work with auditors to assist in quarterly and year-end audit procedures including audit requests</li><li>Maintain SOX compliance and coordinate responses to requests made by internal and external auditors</li><li>Take part of the Company's implementation and transition of new enterprise system</li><li>Research financial statement analytics to include in our quarterly results package to our parent entity</li><li>Assist with special accounting and financial reporting projects, as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-14T19:18:40Z
Sr. Tax Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 180000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Tax Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)          The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)          They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)          There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)          The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)          And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Will be assigned to multiple clients, with a focus on not-for-profit entities including 501(c)3 private foundations and supporting organizations and 501(c)4 trusts; responsible for all aspects of accounting, tax, legal and financial management and analysis functions for assigned clients.</p><p>• Manage and review the accounting for assigned clients including reviewing journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee and manage the tax projection and tax return processes for assigned clients including identification and resolution of tax issues in consultation with in-house tax experts and review of tax projections, tax workpapers and tax returns.</p><p>• Coordinate and provide transaction support to the family and foundation investment organizations, including drafting board packages, reviewing and coordinating execution of transaction documents, and coordinating treasury support upon closing.</p><p>• Interpret governing documents (e.g. operating agreements and by-laws) and apply the provisions of the governing documents to the management and accounting for an entity.</p><p>• Coordinate with external advisors in the execution of responsibilities associated with management of assigned clients.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day business and accounting management to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc.</p><p>• Mentor, train and manage staff accountants and managers to meet deadlines and prioritize projects/workload.</p><p>• Identify, develop and oversee the execution of improvements to internal processes.</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-11-14T19:33:43Z
Tax Manager (Individuals)
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 160000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$165,000 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>The holiday season is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it? 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>Job Description:</strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Manager position reports to the Group Leader and works well with all of the other professional service providers.</p><p>Key Duties & Responsibilities</p><p>• Management of quarterly Financial Statements and custom reports for all Individual, S Corporation and Foundation enterprises.</p><p>• Review and manage annual Fair Market Value Balance Sheet project.</p><p>• Manage annual tax return process for Individuals, Partnerships, S-Corporations and Foundations.</p><p>• Review tax projections and quarterly estimates.</p><p>• Identify and research tax issues, consult with internal tax experts.</p><p>• Review and reconcile journal entries and general ledger for multiple individuals, LLC’s, partnerships, S-Corporations and foundations.</p><p>• Review insurance policies, claims and schedules for individuals, personal entities and foundations.</p><p>• Mentor and develop staff accountants within Individual/Foundation Group.</p><p>• Identify future needs of the family office accounting function and recommend appropriate plans/actions.</p><p>• Lead and manage special projects, as needed.</p><p> </p>
  • 2025-11-13T14:58:44Z
Senior Tax Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$135,000 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>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘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 Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Calculate and report Section 1256 gains and losses, including mixed straddle adjustments and mark-to-market entries under Section 475(f).</li><li>Manage and reconcile tax treatment of short-term and long-term capital gains across multiple trading strategies and instruments.</li><li>Prepare and review Schedule K-1s for complex partnership structures, ensuring accurate allocations of income, deductions, and partner capital.</li><li>Perform detailed analysis of investment portfolios for tax characterization and compliance with IRS regulations.</li><li>Monitor tax law changes related to financial instruments and trading activity; provide guidance on implications for clients or firm entities.</li><li>Assist in tax planning, compliance, and strategy implementation for entities making Section 475(f) elections.</li><li>Review and document tax positions, supporting workpapers, and research memos.</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-12-03T14:58:46Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.)</p><p><br></p><p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the CPA industry. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Sr. Accountant will join our team and play a key role in our operations. This role focuses on a range of accounting duties, from maintaining accurate customer records to processing applications and monitoring accounts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Undertake account and balance sheet reconciliations</p><p>• Process bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger periodically</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries as per business requirements</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis</p><p>• Handle the month-end close process efficiently</p><p>• Utilize NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various accounting tasks.</p>
  • 2025-11-14T17:08:51Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 114000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $114,000 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>The holiday season is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it? 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>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in the monthly/quarterly external and internal reporting processes which include:</li><li>Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements</li><li>Preparation of quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings, including creating footnote disclosures and aggregating data</li><li>Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for the newly-formed joint venture</li><li>Preparation of reporting requirements from the joint venture partner for the managed long-term lease portfolio</li><li>Working closely with all business segments, tax, treasury, FP& A, investor relations, legal, and other departments to collect footnote materials</li><li>Preparation of schedules to be included in the quarterly earnings release and schedules to support preparation for the earnings call</li><li>Preparation of the quarterly presentation to the company’s board of directors, including coordination with the FP& A team on budget numbers</li><li>Monthly and quarterly analysis of financial statements for internal/external use</li><li>Work with external auditors, provide required support and address questions and follow ups timely</li><li>Improve our reporting process in our external reporting system</li><li>Update and improve disclosure and reporting documentation for increased efficiency</li><li>Assist in the monthly/quarterly accounting close for the Rail International Segment which includes:</li><li>Partner with the accounting departments at our foreign locations to form a collaborative, communicative relationship</li><li>Act as a liaison between the Chicago accounting team and the accounting departments at our foreign locations to ensure a full understanding of foreign operations and their implications on our consolidated accounting activities</li><li>Monitor activity at the Rail International holding entities, work with Tax and other departments to prepare and record journal entries at these entities</li><li>Ensure monthly activities are recorded in accordance with company accounting policies and prepare relevant journal entries</li><li>Prepare the monthly and quarterly reporting package including income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, key performance metrics, and statement of cash flows</li><li>Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Prepare the Rail International segment schedules to assist in the required disclosures for the 10-K, 10-Q and other reporting needs</li><li>Prepare financial statements for U.S. and international subsidiaries, US pension plans, governmental surveys, and other regulatory filings to be submitted to various agencies, work with external auditors and provide required support and documentation</li><li>Coordinate with accounting and technical accounting departments to research and implement new accounting standards and related reporting and disclosure requirements</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-13T14:48:51Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $115,000-$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><em></em></p><p><strong>Job Description Summary </strong></p><p>This critical role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of reporting of revenue recognition for our transactional service lines within assigned geographic regions along with supporting the creation of the Global Revenue CoE.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description </strong></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Strong analytical skills to analyze revenue generating contracts and determine their impact to the Company’s results and arbitrate on complex contract reviews as needed with operations teams and various global finance counterparts</p><p>• Ability to leverage understanding of technical matters to ensure proper company-wide application reduce business risk and finding opportunities for application improvements</p><p>• Prior experience auditing or applying ASC 606 revenue recognition concepts in practice</p><p>• Ability to operate under challenging time constraints, and the ability to address multiple deliverables simultaneously.</p><p>• Ensure revenue is recorded in accordance with the contractual terms, review the monthly revenue transactions to ensure the P& L and Balance Sheet is correctly stated</p><p>• Manage the internal and external audit process and provide leadership and supervision to the revenue recognition team</p><p>• Ability to lead team in the mitigation of internal control weaknesses and ensures processes have internal controls designed and operating effectively.</p><p>• Experience with large data visualization tools and preparation of summary reports</p><p>• Manage and develop Staff and Senior team of Revenue Recognition Accountants and FSC team in performing contract reviews and creating vision for team members’ career path</p><p>• Experience with document reader and automation tools (e.g., UIPath) a plus</p><p>• Being a role model for how to conduct oneself in a team environment.</p><p>• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills</p><p>• Experience with financial systems such as: Workday, Salesforce Engage, HFM, SAP, Essbase, or others.</p><p>• Experience with period close procedures including preparation, review and approval manual JE strongly desired.</p><p>• Actively assess opportunities within our business in relationship to technical accounting matters to influence positively business process and results.</p><p>• Perform month end review of revenue to ensure the P& L is correctly stated for each brokerage service line and region</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all revenue accounting policies and procedures, drive process and system developments with respect to changes in GAAP and develop improvements and efficiencies as required</p>
  • 2025-11-14T15:14:28Z
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
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Group Leader and Sr. Manager of the Individual/Foundation Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis and project management within the group.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Maintenance and review of general ledgers, including preparation of accounting entries for the day-to-day transactions and other activity.</p><p>• Preparation and review of electronic tax work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations and partnerships, including analysis of tax issues.</p><p>• Preparation and review of financial analysis such as tax projections, cash flow and liquidity planning and budgets.</p><p>• Preparing and maintaining periodic reports, including personal financial statements for family members, private foundation financial reports, summaries of property expenses, valuable articles and insurance policies.</p>
  • 2025-11-12T17:24:07Z
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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: "Winter is basically 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 position will report to the assigned Senior Accountant. This person will assist with the following responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>1. Receive mail regarding any accounting functions for assigned properties via US Mail and/or Email.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Scan and save all invoices, loan statements and bank statements in each entity’s folder via US Mail or Online download.</p><p><br></p><p>3. Seek approval for invoices that require an approval.</p><p><br></p><p>4. Enter invoices into either the bank’s PayScan system or our accounting systems (Skyline and/or AppFolio).</p><p><br></p><p>5. Update the cash sheet with deposits and payments in real time and daily for each assigned property.</p><p><br></p><p>6. Record cash receipts from tenants into our Skyline system. AppFolio tenant receipts are automatically booked.</p><p><br></p><p>7. Verify with the property manager any tenant payments that require a specific tenant charge code.</p><p><br></p><p>8. Must be a team player who is willing to cross train after main responsibilities are learned.</p><p><br></p><p>9. Assist the Senior Accountant with other tasks as needed.</p>
  • 2025-12-01T17:38:44Z
Manager of Corporate Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 135000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is $135,000 to $140,000 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>Holiday Season is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy it? 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> Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>JV Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Ensure monthly activities are properly recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company</li><li>accounting policies through reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Review and manage the internal JV monthly reporting package including income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, key performance metrics, and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Review and manage balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate completion.</li><li>Review and manage the preparation of schedules to assist financial reporting team with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements.</li><li>Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Provide support to stakeholders and accounting policy team with technical accounting research, accounting memo authorship, and various ad hoc inquiries.</li><li>Assist with external and internal audit requests</li><li>JV Monthly Reporting to JV partner</li><li>Review and manage the external JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of statement of cash flow and compilation of other reporting requirements.</li><li>Ensure effectiveness of internal control environment</li><li>Evaluate, develop, and maintain documentation on operating procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Monitor and ensure that all general ledger accounts are maintained in compliance with established accounting policies.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure compliance.</li><li>Manage, train and coach personnel under supervision</li><li>Establish priorities and setting expectations</li><li>Assist team members and others across the organization to understand and accurately use financial information</li><li>Special Projects</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, which may include various accountings initiatives, systems projects, internal reporting, and other analysis deemed appropriate.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-13T14:54:22Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Audit, review and compilation engagements</li><li>Financial statement preparation</li><li>Preparation of tax returns</li><li>Tax planning</li><li>Tax research</li><li>Tax compliance</li><li>Qualified plan audit experience is a plus</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-01T17:38:44Z
Financial Analyst/Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.</p><ul><li>Complete various reports for accounting; itemize transactions on various reports into spreadsheets.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis on retail performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Analyze sales, margins, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability</li><li>Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with retail goals.</li><li>Monitor retail department budgets to ensure adherence and highlight variances</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP</li><li>Reconcile accounts related to retail operations, including inventory and accounts payable.</li><li>Track and analyze key retail metrics such as inventory turnover, foot traffic, and basket size.</li><li>Utilize retail POS systems to extract and analyze data.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Enhance retail reporting systems to improve data visibility for stakeholders</li><li>Accounts Receivable:</li><li>  - Process and reconcile all customer invoices and payments.</li><li>  - Research and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate customer account records.</li><li>  - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports.</li><li>  - Assist in the collection of outstanding debts.</li><li>Accounts Payable:</li><li>  - Process and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate vendor records.</li><li>  - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts payable reports.</li><li>  - Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.</li><li>  - Assist with vendor relations.</li><li>Sales Tax:</li><li>  - Prepare and file monthly/quarterly sales tax returns accurately and on time.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate sales tax records and reconciliations.</li><li>  - Research and stay updated on sales tax laws and regulations.</li><li>  - Assist with audits and tax examinations.</li><li>Developing spreadsheet.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-12T16:48:41Z
Senior Manager External Financial Reporting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 175000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $175,000-$185,000 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: ‘Sweater Weather 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>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Leads the development of all SEC quarterly and annual financial reports. Ensures effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. Ensures the complete, accurate and timely submission of all external financial reporting information to the SEC. Interprets FASB/GAAP and SEC guidance to determine their impact on financial reporting matters. Manages a team of capable, high-performing accounting professionals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Active leader in the company's controllership community, as well as the overall finance community. (15%)</li><li>Manages the development of all SEC, FERC and state quarterly and annual financial reports. (15%)</li><li>Manages the internal financial reporting process and historical analyses of results of operations. (10%)</li><li>Main point of contact with the Business Unit internal reporting teams. (15%)</li><li>Liaison with external auditors, external and internal legal counsel and other external reporting contributors. (15%)</li><li>Interprets new technical guidance (FASB/GAAP, SEC, etc.) and other regulatory pronouncements and determines the impact on the company's financial reporting. (25%)</li><li>Works with Internal Audit and Manager of Accounting to ensure effective disclosure controls and effective internal controls over financial reporting. (5%)</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-14T19:18:40Z
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
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. Associate - Fund Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$125,000 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 on the lookout for a meticulous and organized Sr. Associate - Fund Accountant to become a part of our team. Situated in Chicago, Illinois, this role involves the processing of customer credit applications, the maintenance of precise customer credit records, and the resolution of customer inquiries. Furthermore, the job requires the monitoring of customer accounts and the execution of appropriate actions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Efficiently process credit applications from customers</p><p>• Oversee and reconcile account transactions</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy of customer credit records</p><p>• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations</p><p>• Manage journal entries in the general ledger</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for various accounting tasks</p><p>• Handle the month-end close procedures</p><p>• Operate accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP</p><p>• Resolve inquiries from customers</p><p>• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate actions when necessary</p>
  • 2025-11-12T18:05:05Z
Senior Fund Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $125,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </em></p><p><br></p><p>Upgrade your cold weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Point of contact for funds across the company's funds platform, including registered and private funds in United States, Canada, Ireland, and Luxembourg, crossing many different fund types and jurisdictions. This role will work with the senior members of the fund administration team as well as own relationships with funds’ third- party administrators and key vendors. Preparation, review and understanding impactful issues regarding fund reporting, including net asset valuation calculations, security valuation, fund budgets & expense analysis is key to this role.</li><li>Key support contact for the company's fund board members. Partner with each fund’s third- party administrators and external auditors to prepare and issue the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings, presenting issues to fund board members for review and approval.</li><li>Coordinate effectively with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance regarding all fund-related items, including overall fund operating procedures, client inquiries, product development, management and performance fee calculations, legal document review, and revenue and expense projections.</li><li>Construct analyses regarding product development, and new initiatives, for senior management review, exercising sound business judgement and understanding of company products.</li><li>Assist portfolio management teams regarding ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor related questions.</li><li>Work effectively with all members of the fund administration team across all products to ensure consistency of reporting and processes and assist the team on projects on projects related to all funds in scope, include private funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds and Luxembourg funds as needed.  </li><li>Consistently review the functions’ processes to ensure efficiencies and highlight opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with each fund’s third- party tax preparers to generate investor tax deliverables, answering any investor driven questions related to them.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-13T16:44:29Z
Accountant Intermediate
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Syndicated Loan Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves managing financial transactions and ensuring compliance with legal agreements while maintaining high standards of organization and accuracy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process loan activities, including fundings, repricings, and payments, in accordance with credit agreements.</p><p>• Calculate and track interest and fee accruals across varying rate levels and lender distributions.</p><p>• Reconcile daily cash transactions to ensure accurate funding and payment activity.</p><p>• Analyze and interpret complex legal credit agreements, collaborating with attorneys when necessary.</p><p>• Facilitate and verify automated fund movements based on client and lender instructions.</p><p>• Monitor overdue principal, interest, and fees, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.</p><p>• Update and maintain margin changes while communicating updates to relevant bank groups.</p><p>• Provide requested information to clients, business partners, and lenders while maintaining clear communication.</p><p>• Perform quality control checks on new deals, restructures, and amendments to ensure compliance with credit agreements.</p><p>• Participate in system testing and support special projects as needed, including administrative tasks tied to credit agreements.</p>
  • 2025-11-11T15:08:46Z
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
Accountant Intermediate
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Syndicated Loan Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves supporting financial operations by managing loan documentation, processing transactions, and ensuring accuracy in financial data. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in finance or accounting and possess excellent organizational and analytical skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with various teams to review and interpret loan documentation for accurate processing of new transactions.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage principal and fee-related payments during deal closings.</p><p>• Ensure all necessary documentation is collected and verified in collaboration with Transaction Coordinators and other stakeholders.</p><p>• Oversee and prioritize a portfolio of assigned transactions to meet deadlines effectively.</p><p>• Reconcile exception reports for recently completed transactions to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Evaluate amendments to existing loan agreements and communicate changes to account managers.</p><p>• Maintain a high standard of accuracy in data entry and consistently minimize errors.</p><p>• Provide support during peak periods, including month-end and quarter-end closings.</p><p>• Assist in analyzing and interpreting credit agreements and other legal documents as part of the loan administration process.</p>
  • 2025-11-11T15:13:44Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary for this position is up to $100,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘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><em>Primary Responsibilities:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Maintain construction/development project-related records, including contracts and processing of change orders</li><li>Reviews and processes construction/development contracts, and contract change orders</li><li>Reconcile month end bank accounts</li><li>Manage construction pay applications </li><li>Coordinate with title companies and subcontractors to ensure proper waivers are being tracked</li><li>Maintain project level financials and general ledgers as well as the construction entity as a whole</li><li>Project budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Assist controller with forecasting potential projects in the pipeline</li><li>Project cost control and evaluation during construction</li><li>Coordination of the construction payment process</li><li>Provide ongoing support for construction projects including solicitation subcontractor insurance certificates, Close-out documents and other related items.</li><li>Implement new processes to make the overall construction process more efficient </li><li>Document and track Owner and Subcontractor contracts and change orders</li><li>Generate standard and ad hoc reports as required</li><li>Assist with various and ad hoc financial projects</li><li>Other duties may be assigned</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-13T19:03:32Z
Director/Manager Financial Reporting
  • Wood Dale, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Excellent privately held company in the Chicago land area with 500M in revenues and in growth mode seeking candidates for a Senior Manager Financial Reporting role - internal reporting. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Financial Reporting Manager to oversee critical financial functions and ensure the highest levels of accuracy and compliance. This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).</p><p>Position Summary</p><p>The Senior Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for accounts receivable, rebate accounting, general accounting, reporting, and budgeting functions. This role includes direct oversight of financial reporting accuracy, compliance with US GAAP, and maintenance of internal controls, while managing and mentoring direct and indirect reports within the Finance team.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee preparation and distribution of internal financial statements and reports, ensuring the highest quality, reliability, and accuracy.</li><li>Manage the Planful Financial Reporting Consolidation system for actual, budget, and forecast reporting.</li><li>Manage the monthly close process, including reconciliations and detailed account analyses.</li><li>Coordinate the company’s annual audit with external auditors, serving as a primary point of contact.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and strengthen the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls.</li><li>Research and resolve complex accounting issues, including evaluating and implementing new accounting pronouncements to ensure compliance with US GAAP and IAS.</li><li>Provide oversight to the Accounts Receivable function, conducting weekly reviews of aged accounts and credits.</li><li>Manage the annual detailed budget process and assist in the preparation of the monthly Board deck and supporting schedules.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.</li><li><strong>Certification:</strong> Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong> Strong technical U.S. GAAP accounting knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.</li></ul><p>Benefits include insurance, vacation and holiday pay, 401K and more </p>
  • 2025-12-05T21:08:37Z
Director of Accounting
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 180000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $180,000-$220,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Director of Corporate Accounting. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><p><strong> </strong>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Corporate Accounting to join our corporate accounting team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and company policies.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results to senior management, stakeholders, and external parties as required.</li><li>Responsible for the month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating activities across departments to meet deadlines and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor performance against budgetary targets, investigate variances, and provide insightful analysis to support decision-making processes.</li><li>Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to foster their professional growth and development.</li><li>Delegate tasks effectively, prioritize workload, and ensure deadlines are met consistently.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.</li><li>Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulations, researching and interpreting complex accounting issues, and providing guidance to ensure compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments, including finance, treasury, tax, and legal, to support business initiatives and ensure alignment on accounting matters.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency, implementing changes as necessary to improve accuracy and productivity.</li><li>Lead or participate in special projects as assigned by senior management, contributing financial expertise and insights to support strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-14T19:29:01Z
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