<p><strong>Position Title: Accounting Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Wheaton, IL (Hybrid Schedule – In-office: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; Remote: Tuesday, Friday)</p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager will oversee the end-to-end financial operations for a portfolio of public sector investment funds. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all fund accounting and financial reporting activities. The Manager leads a team of accountants and support staff, overseeing day-to-day tasks, supporting long-term projects, and collaborating on organizational initiatives. This role is also a key contact for annual audits and works closely with the Vice President of Fund Administration to drive operational improvements and maintain strong financial oversight.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Direct and support a team of accounting professionals, offering subject matter expertise on accounting standards, internal policies, and operational best practices.</li><li>Conduct detailed reviews of journal entries, reconciliations, and internal reports to ensure compliance and precision.</li><li>Investigate and resolve complex accounting discrepancies or outstanding issues in a timely fashion.</li><li>Step in as needed to manage daily fund operations, including trade postings, net asset value (NAV) calculations, and performance reporting.</li><li>Lead preparation and review of audit deliverables and facilitate interactions with external audit firms during annual fund and SOC audits.</li><li>Evaluate financial materials for board and committee meetings, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and completeness.</li><li>Provide in-depth financial analyses, including cost tracking, variance reviews, and trend identification.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations, compliance, and investment teams to address and resolve financial reporting matters.</li><li>Spearhead initiatives aimed at improving accounting workflows, enhancing systems, and updating procedural documentation.</li><li>Uphold high standards for accuracy and consistency across all financial documentation and reports.</li><li>Balance multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to improve operational efficiency and resolve financial discrepancies.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Team Development:</strong></p><ul><li>Champion quality and precision within the team, promoting a culture of accountability and high performance.</li><li>Effectively allocate team resources to meet competing project timelines and deliverables.</li><li>Provide coaching and mentorship to staff, encouraging growth and continuous improvement.</li><li>Cultivate a team environment focused on collaboration, adaptability, and goal alignment.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical/dental/Vision</li><li>401K</li><li>PTO</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a Tax and Accounting Senior Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves overseeing accounting and tax functions, including managing a team of accounting professionals, handling financial transactions, and preparing financial accounting data for multiple entities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, variance analysis, and key financial metrics for multiple entities.</p><p>• Review and ensure accuracy of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and training as needed.</p><p>• Manage the entire lifecycle of accounting for income taxes, including annual, quarterly, and forecasted tax rate computations.</p><p>• Oversee and review other accounting areas such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, Taxes, and Revenue operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and controls.</p><p>• Understand and manage complex partnership tax structures and transactions.</p><p>• Research tax issues and communicate implications of investment decisions to senior management.</p><p>• Coordinate compliance work, including the preparation and timely filing of tax returns for partnerships.</p><p>• Document and manage the process for quarterly estimates and filings.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $115,000-$120,0000 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><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform monthly close activities including but not limited to:</li><li>Review account reconciliations for corporate close, fixed assets, and leases</li><li>Work directly with the corporate accountant and shared service center to manage/coordinate month end close</li><li>Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account recs for the corporate general ledger</li><li>Field questions/support business unit finance leads with close and consolidation questions</li><li>Accounting responsibility for and/or involvement in the following areas:</li><li>Share-based compensation</li><li>LIFO inventory</li><li>Self-insurance and worker compensation reserves</li><li>Leases</li><li>Fixed Assets</li><li>Ownership over the corporate ledger and the company’s topside ledgers</li><li>Focus on corporate controls to ensure proper compliance</li><li>Assist in coordinating and developing training materials for quarterly global accounting and finance updates</li><li>Participate in and support various process improvement initiatives, including fixed asset and lease process improvement</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $200,000-$210,000 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>Job Description: </strong></p><p><strong> </strong>This role is responsible for managing the activities of the corporate accounting department which provides accounting, payroll and incentive compensation, and compliance support.</p><ul><li>Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of firm’s books and records. Including, but not limited to, data entry into the general ledger, payroll, departmental cost allocations, vendor payments, debt payments, debt levels, and shareholder services.</li><li>Oversee billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll operations, ensuring best practices are in place and smooth and timely financial transactions occur. </li><li>Manages payroll and incentive compensation systems and practices.</li><li>Key contact with outside firms for annual audit of financial statements, tax matters and corporate insurance policies.</li><li>Responsible for processes, systems, and underlying data and will work with IT and other partners to get the best out of the technology tools.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring all controls and reporting are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all applicable compliance and accounting laws and regulations.</li><li>Develop and maintain the department policies and procedures in order to maintain accounting discipline within processes.</li><li>Provide support and analysis during acquisition integration to transition general ledger, accounts payable, reporting and payroll to company standard formats.</li><li>Oversees cost allocation analysis for locations and operational units.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee and manage key financial operations within our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, preparing essential reports, and supporting audits. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in Manteno, Illinois.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger to maintain financial accuracy.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.<br>• Support and coordinate external and internal audits, including providing necessary documentation and addressing audit queries.<br>• Reconcile complex accounts and resolve discrepancies to ensure financial data integrity.<br>• Supervise the preparation and posting of journal entries in line with company policies.<br>• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making processes.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and controls.<br>• Train and mentor accounting staff to ensure growth and adherence to best practices.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $110,000-120,000 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 of 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>We are looking for an experienced Tax Supervisor to join our boutique public accounting firm in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee client engagements, provide tax and accounting services, and contribute to the growth of the firm. With a flexible hybrid work schedule and the chance to play a key role in shaping the future of the practice, this position is ideal for someone seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review a variety of tax returns, including individual (1040), corporate (1120S), and partnership (1065).</p><p>• Manage bookkeeping and accounting tasks for small business clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Supervise and collaborate with offshore team members to deliver timely and high-quality client services.</p><p>• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to clients, identifying opportunities for optimization.</p><p>• Develop and refine internal processes to enhance efficiency and support the firm’s growth.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor.</p><p>• Collaborate directly with the firm’s owner in a startup-style environment.</p><p>• Monitor and manage workload during busy seasons (50–55 hours per week) and off-seasons (32–36 hours per week).</p><p><br></p><ul><li>No company benefits as of now, will be adding them end of 2025.</li><li>There is a bonus and profit sharing.</li></ul><p><br></p>
