18 Results for Payroll Director Jobs in Northbrook, IL

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Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate and compliant payroll operations for a dynamic organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role is suited for someone who combines deep technical payroll knowledge with strong judgment, responsiveness, and the ability to lead in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will act as a trusted point of contact for payroll matters while partnering across teams to strengthen controls, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement. Responsibilities:• Direct the complete payroll cycle across recurring pay schedules, ensuring each run is completed accurately and on time.• Examine payroll data, reports, and supporting records to catch inconsistencies early and resolve issues before final processing.• Administer payroll-related obligations such as tax reporting, garnishments, benefit deductions, and other employee compensation transactions.• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour standards and applicable tax requirements.• Maintain organized payroll documentation, reconcile payroll-related ledger activity, and support month-end and year-end close activities.• Lead annual payroll reporting tasks, including preparation and distribution of W-2s and other required filings.• Serve as a primary resource for employees and managers by addressing questions related to pay, withholdings, deductions, and timekeeping.• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, and external providers to resolve payroll matters and improve operational efficiency.• Guide and develop payroll team members through coaching, workload oversight, and performance support.• Review and authorize special payroll items such as adjustments, off-cycle payments, incentive compensation, and bonus payments. Benefits: <ul><li> Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $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]. Role Overview:Primary responsibility for the oversight, governance, and execution of payroll operations across non-US jurisdictions. This role ensures compliant, accurate, and timely payroll processing while managing complex cross-border matters such as expatriate payrolls, tax protection, and multi-country reporting. This position serves as the central point of coordination for internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Tax, and Legal) and external payroll providers for all cross-border and non-US payroll-related matters, ensuring alignment with global payroll strategy, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. Job Description:<ul><li>Ensure end-to-end payroll processing for Canada and APAC</li><li>Coordinate with European colleagues to ensure consistency in all global payrolls</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate payroll execution, including earnings, deductions, statutory filings, payments, and income allocations</li><li>Monitor payroll calendars and coordinate multi-country payroll cycles</li><li>Lead payroll support for internally mobile employees, including cross-border travel, expatriates, split payrolls, and tax gross-up calculations</li><li>Partner with Global Mobility and Tax to ensure alignment on cross-border compliance and reporting</li><li>Prepare IRS Forms 1042/1042-S, treaty-based return filings, and other similar tax forms</li><li>Coordinate with Tax on ad-hoc cross-border matters, such as strategic opportunities, expansion and permanent establishment analyses</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance over payroll processes</li><li>Establish and maintain standardized global payroll policies, procedures and documentation</li><li>Drive process improvements, automation and harmonization across jurisdictions</li><li>Assemble clear and concise workpapers</li><li>Respond to inquiries from tax authorities</li><li>Assist in various payroll-related tasks with a great attitude and willingness to contribute</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 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]. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:· Prepare and process payroll for exempt and non-exempt multi-state employees across all entities· Calculating commission payments· Efficiently perform all necessary functions to process in-house payroll in a timely fashion. This includes but is not limited to analyzing, preparing, and submitting payroll data for all employees, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings· Administer and evaluate timesheets and resolve any timesheet discrepancies· Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, payroll practices and procedures· Resolve payroll issues· Uphold payroll policies to staff· Process quarterly, fiscal and calendar year-end reports and assist with fiscal year-end accruals for general ledger posting· Plan direct, and coordinate payroll activities and resources to ensure payroll deliverables are completed on time and within budget
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Lisle, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a steel manufacturing organization in Lisle, Illinois on a Long-term Contract assignment. This position supports a complex payroll accounting environment with a strong emphasis on reconciliation, audit review, payroll reporting, and financial accuracy across multiple entities. The role also contributes to selected payroll processing activities while helping address outstanding payroll work tied to post-acquisition catch-up efforts. Responsibilities:• Validate payroll calculations by reviewing employee time and pay data to confirm accurate earnings and deductions.• Reconcile payroll results to year-end reporting, including W-2 balances, and investigate variances through detailed audit work.• Examine employee tax information and assist with payroll tax analysis to support compliant reporting.• Contribute to backlog reduction efforts related to acquisition-driven payroll cleanup and reconciliation activities.• Provide payroll accounting support across 23 payroll groups, ensuring timely review and issue resolution.• Perform payroll-related cash balancing and general ledger reconciliation for transactions spanning 9 companies.• Produce and evaluate payroll reports using Cognos Analytics to identify discrepancies, trends, and outstanding items.• Apply accounting fundamentals, including debits and credits, to payroll entries, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy.• Process payroll for two smaller business units while coordinating with stakeholders to clear exceptions promptly. The hourly pay range for this position is $33 to $40/hour. 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. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
180000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $180,000-$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] You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. Job Description:Project and Asset Accounting<ul><li>Oversee project accounting (CapEx and OpEx), ensuring accurate tracking, cost allocations, and capitalization of project expenditures in compliance with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation schedules, impairment assessments, and disposals.</li><li>Manage intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, amortization schedules, impairment assessments, and divestitures / disposals.</li><li>Lead lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures.</li><li>Collaborate with project management, finance, and operations teams to improve capital expenditure tracking and financial controls.</li><li>Mineral Reserve reporting (S-K 1300) finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Properties & Facilities reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Sustainability & Environmental reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Support account receivable aging analysis and allowance for doubtful accounts analysis through the leveraging / addition of credit assessment, past due history, collections status, etc.</li></ul> Financial Compliance and Internal Controls<ul><li>Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate accounting policies.</li><li>Develop and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and mitigate risk in project and asset accounting.</li><li>Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.</li></ul> Data Analytics and Financial Insights<ul><li>Utilize data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, and Python to develop financial models, automate reporting, and generate actionable insights.</li><li>Improve data governance and system integration to enhance financial reporting accuracy, accessibility, and automation.</li><li>Provide data analytics and reporting support across finance, shared services, and accounting to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
190000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
5+ Years of Public Accounting experienceBachelor's in Accounting or FinanceCPA a plus Benefit : Medical/Dental, 401k & PTO “Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.” to your posting. Once complete, let me know.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Palatine, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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]. Job Description:· Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.· Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime· Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.· Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting· Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams· Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues· Maintain employee payroll files
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Downers Grove, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
29.6875 - 34.375 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports accurate semi-monthly payroll processing across a multi-state workforce while also contributing to select accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll compliance knowledge, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to manage sensitive information with accuracy and care. Responsibilities:• Review timekeeping records submitted by multiple locations, validate accuracy, and coordinate with managers to correct missing or inconsistent entries before payroll is finalized.• Administer semi-monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and commission-based employees in a high-volume, multi-state environment using ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll platform.• Apply and maintain correct withholdings and deductions, including federal, state, and local taxes, benefit elections, wage garnishments, and other payroll-related adjustments.• Investigate payroll variances, reconcile payroll-related accounts, and resolve issues that affect employee pay or payroll balancing.• Respond to employee questions related to earnings, deductions, direct deposit, accruals, and payroll transactions in a timely and attentive manner.• Manage garnishment activity from setup through ongoing processing, while communicating required information to employees, agencies, and internal stakeholders.• Research tax registration requirements in new jurisdictions and gather documentation needed to establish employer payroll tax accounts.• Partner with government agencies and internal teams to resolve payroll tax discrepancies, support filings, and help maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Generate payroll and accounting reports, complete employment verification requests, and assist with general accounting tasks such as accounts payable support and reconciliations as needed. The salary range for this position is $27/hr to $31.25/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. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Arlington Heights, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a team in Arlington Heights, Illinois in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports payroll operations for a mid-sized employee population while also contributing to accounting and administrative activities on a part-time schedule of approximately 24 hours per week. Responsibilities:• Manage biweekly payroll processing for roughly 100 employees, ensuring pay is completed accurately and on schedule.• Alternate between payroll-focused duties and accounting support based on a rotating weekly workflow.• Examine time records, resolve discrepancies, and enter off-cycle or manual payroll updates when needed.• Prepare and maintain payroll documentation, accrual tracking, and reporting records for internal use and compliance purposes.• Handle accounts payable tasks by entering invoices, organizing payment records, and keeping vendor information current.• Support accounts receivable activities by assisting with deposits, billing, collections follow-up, and monitoring outstanding balances for leadership review.• Complete high-volume data entry and provide general administrative assistance to the finance and office teams as priorities shift.• Uphold financial procedures, protect confidential employee and company information, and contribute clerical support such as filing, report preparation, and document handling.• Participate in onsite training during the onboarding period and adapt to evolving responsibilities as the position expands over time.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 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]. The best way to beat the heat is in a new role that pays more! Key Responsibilities: o Process payroll for nine entities within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.o Review and validate timekeeping, earnings, deductions, benefits, and adjustments prior to final submission.o Maintain payroll records and support payroll onboarding/offboarding activities.o Reconcile the payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger for all entities. o Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries.o Investigate and resolve discrepancies in partnership with the Accounting/Finance team.o Remit federal, state, and local payroll taxes accurately and on schedule.o Prepare and submit government reporting and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.o Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.o Set up payroll in new states, if required.o Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements, including W-2s and other payroll-related filings.o Prepare annual W-2 reconciliations for tax workpapers.o Generate customized payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership as needed.o Maximize functionality and efficiency within ADP Workforce Now.o Identify opportunities for process enhancements that improve payroll accuracy, controls, and operating efficiency.o Administer Concur and ensure efficient processing of employee reimbursements.o Support audits and special projects as needed.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Corporate Accounting Director

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $225,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job Description:<ul><li>Team Leadership and Development: Lead a diverse team of approximately 20 accounting professionals across multiple locations, encouraging a collaborative culture. Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback while identifying training needs and creating development plans.</li><li>Financial Reporting and Compliance: Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting for North American entities. Oversee the OneStream submission process, manage revenue accounting, and ensure compliance with US GAAP, company standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Integration and Transition Management: Lead the integration of legacy organizations into the Accounting CoE model, defining roles and collaborating with global leads for a smooth transition. Oversee SOX implementation and ensure main controls and best practices are in place.</li><li>Process Improvement and Standardization: Collaborate with CoE leadership teams to lead standardization, process enhancements, and automation in accounting processes. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.</li><li>Strategic Financial Planning and Risk Management: Partner with senior leadership to provide insights on financial performance, find and address financial risks, and lead special projects related to accounting and finance. Support BU finance teams with compliance and strategic plans.</li></ul>
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Tax Director

Palatine, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 195000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $170,000-$195,000 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] 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. Job Description• Develop and execute a global tax strategy that supports growth, compliance, and risk mitigation across all operating jurisdictions.• Establish and maintain tax governance, policies, and controls that align with audit and SOX/ICFR standards.• Maintain a global tax calendar and ensure on-time filings and payments for all legal entities.• Monitor international tax law changes (OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, EU e-invoicing, etc.) and communicate business impacts.• Identify and manage global tax risks, including nexus, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and indirect tax exposure.• Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance activities (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, sales & use tax, payroll and withholding).• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all tax filings and payments globally.• Coordinate quarterly and annual tax provision calculations, estimated payments, and reconciliations. • Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors to ensure compliance and efficiency.• Develop, document, and maintain transfer pricing policies covering intercompany services, cost allocations, and markups.• Lead the preparation of Master and Local Files and coordinate annual true-ups.• Collaborate with FP&A and Regional Controllers to validate intercompany transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment.• Support due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration from a tax perspective.• Lead onboarding of new entities into ERP and tax systems to ensure compliant and consistent setup.• Partner with Controllership to optimize entity structures and manage cross-border tax implications.• Lead Avalara implementation and optimization for both U.S. and international tax operations.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Assistant Director of Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $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]. ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant Director of Accounting will provide advanced accounting support and assist with daily finance, accounting, and office operations, including: <ul><li>Oversee program and grant accounting activities, including grant compliance, grant budget monitoring, drawdowns, and related reporting.</li><li>Manage all subsidiary accounting, including intercompany transactions and consolidation for subsidiaries and providing subsidiary financial statements and consolidated reporting. </li><li>Review and approve reconciliations, journal entries, and schedules prepared by staff/senior accountants, ensuring compliance with GAAP and organizational policies. </li><li>Review and approve Accounts Payable, ensuring compliance with internal policies. </li><li>Performs journal entries and account reconciliations for complex accounting transactions, such as loan loss reserves estimates. </li><li>Assist CFO and/or Director of Accounting with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, board reporting, and investor reporting requirements. </li><li>Research and evaluate the accounting impact of new business activities, transactions, and organizational initiatives. </li><li>Gathers necessary account information and documents needed to perform annual audits and assists external auditors. </li><li>Maintains knowledge of generally acceptable accounting practices and procedures.</li><li>Complete other tasks as required.</li></ul>
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Director of Statutory Accounting

Oakbrook Terrace, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $185,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job Description:<ul><li>Statutory Filings- Prepares quarterly and annual statutory financial statements (Yellow and blue books) for the insurance companies. Responsible for filing data and statements with regulatory agencies including NAIC. Drafts Footnote disclosures and provides well organized work papers to facilitate review of quarterly schedules. Attends annual training and develops user requirements related to update Statutory Accounting disclosures and reports.</li><li>Compliance- Manage regulatory reviews including maintaining records that support financial activity. Monitors changes to statutory reporting requirements and ensures compliance with accounting policy. Responsible for the preparation of General Interrogatories and Notes to the Financial Statements.</li><li>Internal/External Audit- Reconcile Premium, Claim, Cash Clearing and Prepaid Balance Sheet accounts. Skilled in working with Sovos, formerly eFreedom, software and maintaining access as well as running cross checks and validations of quarterly and annual statements. Work with Oracle Fusion and SmartView tools to ensure data accuracy and completeness. Assist external auditors in reviewing financial activity and preparing audit exhibits and statements.</li><li>Supplemental Filings- Support the preparation of annual statement supplement filings including SHCE, MLR, RBC, A&H Policy Exhibit and NY Supplement. Complete Supplemental filings and prepare draft of MDA’s for review by management. Review Investment schedule D’s to ensure roll forwards and continuity of balances to face financials are reasonable.</li><li>Reporting and Analysis- Complete RBC calculations for the regulated entities and provide explanations of the year-over-year changes. Identify future trends and model potential transactions and their impact on RBC levels. Coordinate and accumulate financial analytics including explanations for review. Prepare and track operational timeline and actions items while managing a team close schedule.</li><li>State Tax and Filing Compliance – Review and support the preparation of quarterly estimated premium tax filings and the annual premium tax returns. Review and support the various state assessment and data collection filings. As well as review and approve the recording of accruals within the general ledger associated with these filings.</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
190000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $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]. Responsibilities<ul><li>Own the preparation and filing of SEC reports including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements and disclosures.</li><li>Oversee consolidated financial reporting for a global structure of 100+ legal entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all regions and business units.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including documentation, testing, and remediation of key controls related to financial reporting.</li><li>Coordinate with investor relations, legal, and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate filings.</li><li>Lead coordination of external audits, including planning, deliverables, issue resolution, and communication with audit teams.</li><li>Present key disclosures and financial insights to senior leadership, including the CEO and CFO.</li><li>Monitor and interpret new SEC regulations and accounting standards, providing guidance on impacts.</li><li>Benchmark peer disclosures and Non-GAAP metrics to inform reporting strategy.</li><li>Lead technical accounting for complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.</li><li>Manage integration of large-scale acquisitions, including financial reporting alignment, system harmonization, and internal control implementation.</li><li>Oversee complex accounting matters and related external reporting impacts.</li><li>Prepare and review technical accounting memos, transaction-related memos, pro forma disclosures, and regulatory filings.</li><li>Manage accounting policy changes and standard adoptions, including auditor communications.</li><li>Implement revenue recognition standards across diverse business models and contract types.</li><li>Review contracts for accounting implications, including leasing, financing, and foreign currency impacts.</li><li>Oversee pension accounting and coordination of actuarial valuations.</li><li>Manage hedge accounting programs and ensure proper documentation and compliance.</li><li>Review and support accounting for stock-based compensation plans.</li><li>Prepare and analyze segment reporting, including implementation of changes to reporting structures.</li><li>Conduct goodwill and intangible asset impairment reviews and reporting unit analyses.</li><li>Support restructuring accounting and related disclosures.</li><li>Lead initiatives to enhance reporting systems and automate financial processes.</li><li>Drive improvements in close timelines and reporting accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline acquisition accounting and month-end close processes.</li><li>Support financial systems optimization, including work with platforms such as Syteline, OneStream, and HFM.</li></ul>
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a collaborative finance team in Wheaton, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent position. This role supports day-to-day payment operations by reviewing invoices, maintaining accurate vendor records, and helping ensure timely disbursements across multiple programs. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounts payable, is comfortable working in Excel and accounting systems, and is eager to expand into broader accounting responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Review, code, and process vendor invoices while confirming supporting details and compliance with internal financial procedures. • Prepare and issue payments to third-party vendors, landlords, and program participants, including scheduled check runs and manual payments when needed. • Reconcile payment activity to identify discrepancies, missed disbursements, outstanding checks, and credit balances, then follow through on corrections. • Support recurring subsidy, reimbursement, and program-related payments by maintaining accurate records and updating payment statuses. • Assist with year-end reporting tasks such as 1099 preparation, vendor tax documentation review, and resolution of tax ID or levy-related issues. • Maintain vendor and payee information in Yardi and other accounting platforms, including setup of new records and updates to existing profiles. • Work closely with accounts receivable and other finance team members on general ledger support, interest postings, and cross-functional accounting tasks. • Organize and retain financial documentation in both digital and paper formats while safeguarding confidential information. • Access banking portals and related systems to help administer reimbursement payments and monitor payment activity for accuracy and timeliness.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Westmont, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 63000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented AP Clerk / AP Specialist to join our accounting team. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on Accounts Payable experience who is comfortable working in a structured, mid-sized or large-company environment. The ideal candidate will have experience processing invoices, reconciling accounts, maintaining accurate vendor records, and working within an ERP system. Experience in a company generating $250M+ in annual revenue is strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process and code invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.</li><li>Review invoices for proper approvals, coding, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and process vendor payments in accordance with company procedures.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Research and resolve AP discrepancies and payment issues.</li><li>Maintain accurate AP documentation and filing.</li><li>Work collaboratively with Accounting, Purchasing, and other internal departments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.</li><li>Assist with other accounting and administrative duties as needed.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Manager of Corporate Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. Responsibilities<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>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

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