We are looking for a Tax Manager to support a long-term contract opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois. This role will oversee key corporate tax activities, including income tax provision work, return preparation, and multi-jurisdictional compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, hands-on experience with CCH tax applications, and the ability to manage deadlines in a complex business environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead preparation and review of annual income tax provision calculations and related supporting schedules.<br>• Manage corporate tax return activities to help ensure accurate and timely filings across applicable jurisdictions.<br>• Oversee sales and payroll tax compliance processes, resolving issues and maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements.<br>• Utilize CCH ProSystem Fx and CCH Sales Tax software to prepare, analyze, and document tax reporting activities.<br>• Provide tax guidance related to entity formation, federal tax matters, and the impact of share repurchase activity.<br>• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather financial data, clarify reporting needs, and support tax planning initiatives.
<p>We are looking for a Technical Project Coordinator I to support IT initiatives by organizing timelines, aligning resources, and helping projects move forward efficiently in Naperville, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can balance coordination, documentation, and problem-solving while working across multiple project activities. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate progress clearly to project stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate day-to-day activities for IT projects, ensuring schedules, priorities, and resources stay aligned with project goals.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain project updates, tracking milestones, progress, risks, and open items for stakeholders and leadership.</p><p>• Organize meetings for project teams, document key decisions, and follow up on action items to keep work moving forward.</p><p>• Support the definition of scope, requirements, deliverables, and timelines by gathering information from technical and business participants.</p><p>• Monitor each stage of project execution and maintain accurate documentation throughout the full project lifecycle.</p><p>• Identify technical issues or project obstacles, escalate concerns when needed, and assist with resolving problems in a timely manner.</p><p>• Help ensure project procedures and established practices are followed consistently across assignments.</p><p>• Collaborate with supervisors, managers, and cross-functional teams to coordinate tasks and maintain visibility into project status.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Logistics Specialist I to support shipping and receiving operations in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract position that requires onsite work, Monday through Friday, and focuses on keeping product movement organized, accurate, and on schedule. The ideal candidate will coordinate daily logistics activities, maintain shipping documentation, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to help meet customer and production needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily shipping and receiving coordination to keep inbound and outbound freight moving efficiently.</p><p>• Track product movement and update shipment status to support accuracy and on-time delivery performance.</p><p>• Work directly with carriers, vendors, and logistics partners to arrange pickups, deliveries, and scheduling changes.</p><p>• Prepare, verify, and maintain Bills of Lading and other required transportation documents for drivers and shipping partners.</p><p>• Complete end-of-day shipment closeout activities and confirm that records are accurate and fully documented.</p><p>• Collaborate with customer service and other internal teams to support order fulfillment and address delivery-related concerns.</p><p>• Recognize transportation or documentation issues quickly and escalate them when necessary to protect service and production timelines.</p><p>• Provide additional operational and clerical support as needed throughout the contract assignment.</p>
Position Description<br>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Finance Manager to join our team in Franklin, WI. This individual will act as a key strategic partner to the Plant Manager and the site leadership team, providing robust financial oversight and guidance. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader responsible for all aspects of plant financial planning and analysis. This high visibility role is critical for driving profitability, ensuring financial integrity, and supporting our continuous improvement culture in a complex manufacturing environment.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Financial Planning & Analysis<br><br>Lead the plant's monthly forecasting and annual planning functions, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.<br>Analyze plant financial results against prior forecasts and plans, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership.<br>Oversee the compilation and timely submission of standardized financial and KPI reports, including the Monthly Business Review (MBR) package, monthly flash results, variance analyses, and daily dashboards.<br>Communicate actual and forecasted financial results in clear business terms to various levels of management.<br> <br><br>Cost Accounting & Operational Finance<br><br>Apply an understanding of manufacturing financial principles, including cost accounting, routing and BOM analysis, labor efficiency tracking, and PPV analysis to provide accurate product costing and reporting, production variances and margin analysis.<br>Support annual cost roll including labor and overhead standard rate setting, material price and supplier changes<br>Develop and implement creative, effective methods for tracking daily production and efficiency for complex, large-scale modular units to answer the questions: “How did we do today?” and “Are we on track?”<br>Calculate plant performance and review with the relevant leaders to drive improvements<br>Support accounting with the annual physical inventory, and monitor results of the routine cycle count processes, E&O and production scrap. Partner with accounting to ensure inventory valuation practices are consistent with GAAP<br>Lead initiatives to improve cash flow and working capital by aligning with procurement and sales teams to optimize DPO and DSO<br> <br><br>Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement<br><br>Serve as a key resource and financial advisor for the Plant Manager and other operational leaders.<br>Collaborate closely with plant leadership to establish production standards, validate cost savings, and drive operational efficiency.<br>Drive business results by supporting and utilizing 80/20 disciplines and techniques.<br>Support Regional Finance Director in the analysis of and justification of significant investments, including large capital expenditures using ROI and payback analysis<br>Required Education & Qualifications<br>A minimum of 5 years of relevant financial experience<br>A minimum of 2-3 years in a manufacturing/plant environment.<br>Strong, demonstrated skillsets in, financial analysis, forecasting, and driving business results.<br>Hands-on experience with an integrated ERP system and a global consolidation system. SAP and HFM a plus.<br>Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong skills in PowerPoint and Word.<br>A thorough working knowledge of US GAAP.<br> <br><br>Education Requirements<br><br>Bachelor’s Degree is required in Accounting or Finance.<br>An MBA, CPA, or CMA certification is a significant plus.
We are looking for a dependable Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst to provide onsite technical support at our Illinois facility. This contract opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys solving day-to-day technology issues, supporting a wide range of users, and taking ownership of local IT needs while partnering with a broader technical team. The role offers hands-on involvement with endpoint support, user setup, operational technology, and site-based technology initiatives in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Deliver first-line technical assistance for employees across multiple business locations, resolving common IT issues with a strong service mindset.<br>• Diagnose and address problems involving computers, printers, mobile hardware, software applications, and network access to keep users productive.<br>• Provide support for operational and warehouse technologies, including handheld Android-based devices and document or label printing systems.<br>• Monitor and manage incoming service requests, prioritize work effectively, and close tickets in accordance with support expectations.<br>• Coordinate employee onboarding and separation tasks by preparing accounts, configuring equipment, and ensuring proper access changes.<br>• Install, configure, maintain, and repair desktops, laptops, printers, peripherals, and mobile endpoints used throughout the facility.<br>• Work with internal infrastructure specialists and external technology vendors when issues require escalation or project coordination.<br>• Contribute to hardware refreshes, technology deployments, platform updates, and other site-level improvement efforts.<br>• Assist with occasional after-hours support needs or on-call coverage when business operations require extended availability.
We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist to oversee core financial activities for a multi-entity paper and packaging organization in Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate records, supporting timely close processes, and delivering meaningful financial analysis to leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounting records and financial reporting across multiple legal entities, ensuring transactions are reflected accurately in each general ledger.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end close activities by posting journal entries, reviewing account activity, and completing balance sheet reconciliations on schedule.<br>• Reconcile intercompany balances and investigate differences so transactions are aligned correctly between related entities and recorded in the appropriate reporting period.<br>• Record payroll-related accounting activity, including recurring entries and period-end accruals tied to bi-weekly payroll processing.<br>• Review financial results, identify unusual trends or inconsistencies, and research discrepancies to support accurate reporting.<br>• Prepare bank account reconciliations and maintain reliable fixed asset and depreciation schedules.<br>• Perform monthly profit and loss variance analysis with attention to labor spending, material consumption, and overhead distribution.<br>• Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls to support compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting by compiling financial information, building schedules, and assisting the Controller with planning activities.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams, auditors, tax advisors, and other external parties to provide documentation, support reporting requirements, and assist with audit and regulatory filings.
<p><em>The salary for this position is $100,000-$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>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><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>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $75,000- $80,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job description </strong></p><p>The <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> will be an integral part of the team that offers a wide variety of experiences and plenty of opportunities for professional growth and exposure to upper management. The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibilities will be month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting. Also, working under the direction of the Asst Controller, the Staff Accountant will support the preparation of agency documents for pooling purposes.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Responsible for preparation and timely input of daily journal entries</li><li>Perform month-end close duties including assigned balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with third-party audit requests, preparation of year-end audit schedules, and footnote preparation</li><li>Assist in documentation of policies and procedures while identifying and driving improvement opportunities. Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives</li><li>Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines</li><li>Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this hybrid position is $95,000-$115,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Position Detail</u></strong></p><ul><li>Review/Prepare tax returns for Partnerships (1065), and S and C-corps (1120), Individuals (1040) and others, as assigned.</li><li>Handle routine client tax questions, research tax issues, and work with clients to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance.</li><li>Assist in tax field exams and any tax notice resolutions.</li><li>Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.</li><li>Assist with training and developing staff and interns.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with an established and reputable Plaintiff’s Personal Injury law firm in Chicago that is seeking a Paralegal to join their team. This firm offers a professional yet fun work environment, strong mentorship, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and excellent opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of personal injury experience and be comfortable supporting attorneys throughout all phases of a case from pre-litigation and claims through discovery and trial.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, medical providers, and related parties.</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and maintain daily itineraries.</li><li>Maintain and organize firm databases, case files, and all supporting documentation.</li><li>Draft, proofread, and prepare legal documents and correspondence.</li><li>Order, track, and summarize medical records, bills, police reports, and ambulance reports.</li><li>Handle both paper filing and e-filing for Cook County, surrounding counties, and Federal courts.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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>Join Us on Our Journey</strong></p><p>We are currently looking for <strong>a Staff Accountant Originations and REO </strong>to join our team.</p><p>Reporting to the Controller, Originations, this position is responsible for a wide range of accounting activities, including managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate financial reporting that follows regulations. This role assists with month-end accounting close processes, including processing accounts payable.</p><p>This position is responsible for calculating and verifying Yield Spread Premiums (YSP) and broker referral payments. Additionally, this role reconciles bank accounts and balance sheets, and partners with third parties for audit requests.</p><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform initial, detailed review of the quarterly NAV close process and quarterly financial statements prepared by the fund financial analysts inclusive of complex/illiquid assets accounting and valuation, fee and expense review and performance reporting.</li><li>Liaise directly with external auditors throughout the year on complex transactions and accounting conclusions through to the completion of the year-end audited financial statements.</li><li>Research technical accounting issues for compliance; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and review of capital calls, distributions and in responding to investor questions and requests for information.</li><li>Work directly with fund controllers to monitor and project future fund cash flows for the treasury management process including capital calls, distributions, and fee calculations, as governed by fund agreements.</li><li>Opportunity to engage with Fund Administrator, traders, brokers, and custodians to the extent any liquid assets are purchased to ensure timely settlement of trades, loans, and monitoring of pending transactions.</li><li>Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.</li><li>Assist with ad-hoc requests / projects within Finance department, from the CAO or CFO, and from the investment professionals, where applicable.</li><li>Work together across the Firm’s finance team in consolidation, management reporting and accounting policy development processes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em> The salary range for this position is $150,000-$200,000 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>Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy your time off? 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 Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the financial planning, reporting, and budgeting processes across the company's portfolio of businesses</li><li>Partner with key business leads to lead the budget, planning, and forecast formulation and execution</li><li>Generate monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting insights by gathering and analyzing data as well as actuals/projection variances</li><li>Identify relevant trends and key variance drivers. Advise leadership of opportunities and risk impacting the firm</li><li>Identify process improvements to reduce process cycle times, improve financial forecast quality, and enhance information provided to leadership for business decisions</li><li>Develop credibility and build partnerships with the accounting team and other key stakeholders across the company to facilitate efficiency, knowledge sharing, and opportunities for process improvement</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p>Upgrade your warm weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description</u></strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of</li><li>IT audit methodologies and developing necessary audit deliverables, including process flows, work programs, audit reports, and control summaries.</li><li>Commonly used internal control frameworks, including COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS, ITIL, etc.</li><li>Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance, in particular the technology implications and requirements.</li><li>Exposure to and/or interest in:</li><li>The latest trends and developments in data and technology, including high-growth topics of cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, privacy, analytics, enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics etc.), disaster recovery, systems development methodologies etc.</li><li>Analytics and technology enablement (automation, AI/ML, intelligent audit tools, and cognitive technologies).</li><li>Evaluating, summarizing, organizing, and interpreting data.</li><li>Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network.</li><li>Ability to translate and communicate technology topics and audit issues to client personnel, including executives.</li><li>Supervisory experience of teams including mentoring, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.</li><li>Experience performing documentation of findings and summarizing recommendations.<strong><u> </u></strong></li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a Digital Content Specialist for a contract opportunity supporting a major website redesign initiative. This role is ideal for an entry-level to junior-level professional with experience working in a Content Management System (CMS) and a basic understanding of how websites are structured.</p><p><br></p><p>The focus of this role is on digital content updates, page creation, testing, and quality assurance within an existing website framework.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create and update web pages using existing templates in the CMS</li><li>Support automated content migration efforts as part of a large-scale website redesign</li><li>Review and test website content and functionality across approximately 400 pages</li><li>Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all web content and page elements</li><li>Work within the CMS to maintain and improve site content rather than building new functionality</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for business decision-making in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. This position oversees the accuracy of reporting, strengthens department processes, and supports leadership with forward-looking financial guidance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge along with the ability to improve workflows and guide team performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities and refine departmental procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and interpret financial reports to ensure leadership has clear visibility into organizational performance.</p><p>• Advise company leaders on financial trends, risks, and planning considerations that support sound business decisions.</p><p>• Supervise accounting staff, provide performance feedback, and help develop a productive and accountable team environment.</p><p>• Build forecasts and planning models to anticipate upcoming financial requirements and operational needs.</p><p>• Monitor revenue and expenses closely to maintain accurate records and support budget oversight.</p><p>• Lead month-end closing activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to automate recurring accounting tasks in order to streamline processes and reduce manual effort.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and coordinating financial statement audit activities.</p>
We are looking for a customer-focused Help Desk Analyst II to support end users across a busy educational environment in Illinois. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical troubleshooting with a detail-oriented, service-oriented approach when assisting faculty and staff. The role supports a wide range of devices and day-to-day IT issues, with opportunities to contribute to hardware support, device setup, and overall technology operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Deliver timely technical assistance to faculty and staff, emphasizing clear communication and a high level of customer care.<br>• Diagnose and resolve issues involving Windows 10 systems, Chromebooks, Dell laptops, and Apple devices including Mac and iOS hardware.<br>• Perform hands-on hardware maintenance and repair to keep user devices operational and minimize downtime.<br>• Manage and update service desk tickets, ensuring incidents and requests are documented accurately and followed through to completion.<br>• Assist with device inventory tracking, workstation configuration, and cable organization to support efficient IT operations.<br>• Provide basic network troubleshooting to identify common connectivity issues and escalate more complex problems when needed.<br>• Support user account and access-related tasks within Active Directory, Microsoft 365 Enterprise, and Microsoft Entra ID.<br>• Contribute to onsite technical coverage as part of a small IT team supporting multiple buildings and end-user needs.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Bilingual Sr. HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources activities for a team based in Chicago, Illinois. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can balance day-to-day HR operations with employee support, compliance, payroll processing and process coordination. This position is based on the Southwest side of Downtown Chicago, and 100% on site. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li> Provide day-to-day HR support across employee relations, policy guidance, and general personnel matters.</li><li>Processing payroll full cycle for 350 employees</li><li>Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure new hires have a smooth and organized start, including documentation and orientation support.</li><li>Administer benefits-related processes by assisting employees with enrollment, changes, and questions while maintaining accurate records.</li><li>Maintain HR data and documentation within HRIS platforms, ensuring information is current, complete, and aligned with internal standards.</li><li>Assist with HR administration such as personnel file management, compliance tracking, and employment documentation.</li><li>Partner with managers and employees to address workplace concerns, escalate issues when appropriate, and promote consistent HR practices.</li><li>Support updates to HR procedures and workflows, including process changes or system-related activities as needed.</li><li>Contribute to ongoing efforts that improve the employee experience through responsive service and strong operational follow-through.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Cost/Inventory Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in the western suburbs. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting for manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical ability with hands-on accounting experience to support operational decisions, strengthen controls, and provide clear insight into production costs and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Produce monthly accounting reports, supporting schedules, and journal entries tied to inventory, work in process, and capital-related activity.</p><p>• Reconcile inventory-related general ledger accounts and review production variance balances to ensure financial accuracy.</p><p>• Examine manufacturing cost fluctuations across materials, labor, overhead, productivity, and inventory, and identify underlying drivers.</p><p>• Build and maintain bills of materials, unit cost data, and annual standard cost calculations used for product costing and pricing support.</p><p>• Update standard cost information as product designs, engineering specifications, or manufacturing processes change.</p><p>• Assist with physical inventory activities and cycle count programs by validating adjustments and researching quantity or valuation discrepancies.</p><p>• Review inventory movements and valuation methods to confirm compliance with company guidelines and U.S. accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare recurring manufacturing cost and margin analysis and reconcile production information within the ERP environment.</p><p>• Partner with production and cross-functional teams to evaluate operational performance, labor reporting, cost center accuracy, and internal controls across inventory and warehouse processes.</p><p>• Support audit and general accounting needs by completing reconciliations, assembling documentation, and contributing to special projects as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers a salary range of $80,000-$110,000 and comes with a full benefits package including: </p><ul><li>Medical (two plan options)</li><li>Dental</li><li>Vision</li><li>FSA</li><li>Group Term, Dependent, Additional, Voluntary Spousal, Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance</li><li>Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance</li><li>Short-term / Long-term Disability</li><li>401(k) with Safe Harbor match</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>PTO</li><li>Section 529 College Savings Plan</li><li>Educational Assistance Reimbursement</li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li></ul><p>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688. </p>
We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer – Enterprise Wireless to support and enhance large-scale wireless environments across facilities in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position centers on building secure, dependable, and high-performing connectivity for office, warehouse, distribution, and production settings. The role requires deep hands-on expertise with Cisco wireless platforms, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to partner effectively with internal teams and external vendors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Own the stability, performance, and day-to-day service quality of enterprise wireless networks across multiple business locations.<br>• Architect, implement, and refine wireless solutions using Cisco Catalyst wireless controllers and access points, Meraki platforms, and Cisco management and assurance tools.<br>• Perform wireless assessments and interpret survey data with tools such as Ekahau or AirMagnet to guide coverage design, channel strategy, capacity planning, and deployment validation.<br>• Investigate RF-related issues, including interference, weak signal conditions, roaming disruptions, and client performance problems, then apply corrective improvements.<br>• Create and maintain wireless design artifacts such as heatmaps, predictive models, technical standards, and configuration documentation for both new and existing sites.<br>• Lead wireless rollout and refresh efforts, including equipment lifecycle upgrades, firmware consistency, and infrastructure standardization.<br>• Track network health through monitoring and assurance platforms, identify trends, and tune the environment to improve reliability and user experience.<br>• Resolve advanced connectivity incidents involving authentication, latency, packet loss, and mobility behavior while acting as a senior escalation point for complex wireless issues.<br>• Establish and uphold wireless security and design standards, including WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, segmentation, and quality-of-service policies for critical applications.<br>• Contribute to automation and operational efficiency initiatives by using APIs, Python, and Ansible to streamline wireless administration and support processes.
<p> Controller to lead the accounting function for healthcare-focused Northbrook opportunity Illinois. Hybrid - 3 days a week on site- This position will oversee accounting and grant accounting. Ideally revenue cycle. This role offers a hybrid schedule with three days onsite and the opportunity to grow within the organization as well as manage staff. Be responsible for being the point person for audits. Hiring personnel and evaluating staffing</p><p><br></p><p>Great quality of life and challenge - for more information send your resume to [email protected] or call 630-368-1175</p><p>medical, dental , hybrid work schedule and full benefit package .</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Fully responsible for accounting function, ensuring an accurate and timely monthly close and financial reporting process. Supervise, mentor, and support accounting staff while overseeing allocations, journal entries, interdepartmental postings, and cash activity.</li><li>Review and reconcile monthly account schedules and oversee close procedures, including analytical review of key balance sheet accounts. Identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.</li><li>Oversee payroll-related accounting activities, including review of recurring payroll processing, research of exceptions, reconciliation of payroll tax filings, and resolution of related inquiries.</li><li>Manage annual information return reporting in coordination with finance staff and ensure timely preparation and distribution of required tax documents.</li><li>Develop, document, and enhance accounting processes, internal controls, and financial policies to support compliance and operational effectiveness. Maintain a consistent account structure and support internal audit activity, risk assessments, and cost analysis initiatives.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and systems enhancements to increase automation across accounting and budgeting workflows. Oversee financial systems administration, data integrity, reporting reliability, and control procedures.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership on special projects, strategic initiatives, and departmental priorities. Provide financial guidance, tools, and decision-support resources to operational leaders across the organization.</li><li>Serve as liaison for retirement plan administration and support compliance-related reporting and annual filings.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support the annual audit process and required organizational tax filings.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Customer Service Representative to support customer accounts and sales coordination for a semiconductor and electric components manufacturing environment in Illinois. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, communicates confidently with customers and sales partners, and keeps order flow, pricing, and delivery details organized. The person in this role will serve as a key point of contact for account support, shipping coordination, and reporting while helping strengthen long-term customer relationships.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain strong working relationships with current customers and external sales representatives while identifying opportunities to expand business within existing accounts.<br>• Respond to customer inquiries by providing accurate pricing, product details, order status updates, production timing, and delivery information.<br>• Work closely with manufacturing teams to confirm production timelines and align outbound shipments with customer expectations.<br>• Coordinate with freight carriers and shipping partners to help ensure orders are delivered accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review, maintain, and update customer pricing documentation to support consistency and accuracy across accounts.<br>• Prepare, organize, and share sales activity reports and related account information with internal stakeholders.<br>• Support the return material authorization process for customer returns by coordinating documentation and communication across involved parties.<br>• Handle incoming customer service interactions professionally and resolve issues efficiently using strong communication and problem-solving skills.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support a nonprofit organization through a contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role. This hybrid role combines one day onsite with four days remote and focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting compliance obligations, and overseeing core accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, hands-on payroll and general ledger experience, and the ability to manage revenue tied to government funding arrangements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly close activities, including preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and finalizing timely financial results.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and aligned with nonprofit reporting standards.</p><p>• Track and manage incoming revenue, with particular attention to funding associated with government contracts and related restrictions.</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, and employee reimbursement processing to support smooth financial operations.</p><p>• Process payroll for approximately 40 employees through ADP and verify accuracy for each pay cycle.</p><p>• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Prepare supporting schedules, organizational financial reports, and required documentation for compliance and audit readiness.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks Online and Excel to analyze financial data, maintain records, and produce routine accounting reports.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $33/hr. to $35/hr.. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a non-profit social service organization in Illinois on a Contract to permanent basis. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and working across key reconciliation processes in a mission-driven environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to daily accounting operations while helping ensure timely and reliable reporting. MIP Fund Accounting Software or similar experience required.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end close tasks by preparing entries, organizing supporting documentation, and helping ensure deadlines are met.</p><p>• Record and review journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity and proper financial reporting.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, accounts payable activity, and procure-to-pay transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Code and track Pex card activity, confirming expenses are assigned correctly and supported by appropriate records.</p><p>• Process cash receipts and update accounting records to reflect deposits and incoming funds accurately.</p><p>• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP to analyze financial data, organize reporting details, and support account review.</p><p>• Enter financial information into accounting records with a high level of accuracy and maintain orderly filing for supporting documents.</p><p>• Support accounting operations within a fund accounting environment, helping maintain compliance with non-profit reporting needs.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $33/hr. to $35/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.</p>