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Sr. Accountant

Suite 2700, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. We are inviting applications for the role of a Sr. Accountant at our Illinois location. In this crucial role, you will be a primary contact for our fund board members, handle client inquiries, and manage revenue and expense projections. You will also be responsible for preparing financial statements, collaborating with external auditors, and conducting analyses for senior management review. This role plays a pivotal part in our operations within the finance industry. Responsibilities:• Engage with third-party administrators and external auditors for the preparation and issuance of the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings.• Liaise with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance on all fund-related matters.• Oversee client inquiries and manage overall fund operating procedures.• Conduct analyses related to product development and new initiatives for review by senior management.• Support portfolio management teams with ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor-related queries.• Collaborate effectively with all members of the fund administration team to ensure consistent reporting and processes.• Leverage portfolio accounting systems to manage the monthly performance reporting process.• Consistently review the functions’ processes to enhance efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.• Work with third-party tax preparers to create investor tax deliverables and respond to investor-driven questions.• Contribute to projects related to all funds in scope, including private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds, and Luxembourg funds.
2026-10-23T15:54:06Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.) We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the CPA industry. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Sr. Accountant will join our team and play a key role in our operations. This role focuses on a range of accounting duties, from maintaining accurate customer records to processing applications and monitoring accounts. Responsibilities:• Undertake account and balance sheet reconciliations• Process bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy• Maintain and update the general ledger periodically• Prepare and record journal entries as per business requirements• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis• Handle the month-end close process efficiently• Utilize NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various accounting tasks.
2026-10-20T16:04:25Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.) We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the CPA industry. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Sr. Accountant will join our team and play a key role in our operations. This role focuses on a range of accounting duties, from maintaining accurate customer records to processing applications and monitoring accounts. Responsibilities:• Undertake account and balance sheet reconciliations• Process bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy• Maintain and update the general ledger periodically• Prepare and record journal entries as per business requirements• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis• Handle the month-end close process efficiently• Utilize NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various accounting tasks.
2026-10-20T16:13:45Z

Senior Accountant – SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is $115,000 - $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] 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: The Senior Accountant, SEC & Financial Reporting will play a key role in both external and internal management reporting. This individual will work closely with their managers, as well as financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, regional finance teams and the corporate accounting to consolidate the Company’s results. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for the preparation of the Company’s disclosures included in its 10-Q and 10-K as well as have primary responsibility to prepare reporting to government agencies and standalone entity audits. A successful candidate for this role will be strong in both technical accounting as well as analytical skills.<ul><li>Preparation of consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements</li><li>Prepare consolidation and intercompany elimination entries</li><li>Coordinate monthly internal reporting and analysis package, including working with the business unit finance teams to streamline process and improve content</li><li>Prepare support to be provided to external auditors</li><li>Prepare separate entity external audited financial statements and footnotes</li><li>Assist with the optimization of consolidation and reporting procedures, including reducing the time to close and report results</li><li>Participate in assigned special projects as needed</li><li>Prepare consolidation and intercompany elimination entries</li><li>Participate in the preparation of materials for the Company’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors Meetings</li></ul>
2026-10-13T19:13:45Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 83000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is $75,000 to $83,000 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>Manage all subsidiary accounting, including intercompany transactions and consolidation for subsidiaries and providing subsidiary financial statements and assisting with consolidated reporting.</li><li>Review reconciliations, journal entries, and schedules prepared by staff accountants, ensuring compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Review and approve Accounts Payable, ensuring compliance with internal policies.</li><li>Ownership of program accounting, including tracking and reporting program-related revenues and expenses.</li><li>Works across department lines to ensure program grants are recorded and drawn down in accordance with grant agreement and budget guidelines.</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 reports and schedules.</li><li>Research new company changes or ventures and how they will be impacted by GAAP.</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>
2026-10-13T18:38:44Z

Sr. Accountant

Plainfield, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] 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. PositionThis role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team. Responsibilities and core functional areas<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>
2026-10-14T19:28:43Z

Senior Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 110000.00 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<ul><li>Coordinate month, quarter, and year end reporting activities for timely and accurate reporting</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Be a primary owner of company’s Lease Accounting and Fixed Asset processes which requires collaboration among the global businesses</li><li>Investigate and resolve accounting issues</li><li>Review overall results, including performing analytics, and ensure OneStream reporting is performed timely and accurately</li><li>Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they are in accordance with US GAAP and company standards.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audit requests, and lead efforts to remediate audit and control findings.</li><li>Lead efforts to develop standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding accounting procedures for the team</li><li>Share best practices in accounting practices with other leaders in the Accounting CoE and implement them within the team.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead the team in implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness across the close and reporting processes.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting operations.</li><li>Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Accounting Manager. </li></ul>
2026-11-05T20:28:38Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
78000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
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] Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… The Senior Accountant works directly with the Accounting Manager and reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting. Our ideal candidate is organized, pays strong attention to detail, will be able to carry out tasks both autonomously and collaboratively; has 3-4 years of experience; and has a desire to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with accounting in customer-facing industries such as Hospitality and Tourism preferred, but not required. GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES · Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis· Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables· Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts· Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary· Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures· Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L· Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period
2026-10-23T16:14:09Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 95000.00 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]. Position SummaryThe Senior Accountant is responsible for general ledger accounting; including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheets and income statement accounts and bank reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will also prepare tax workpapers and assist with the annual tax return filing process. Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and assist with maintenance of general ledgers.</li><li>Process account receivables and account payables.</li><li>Process capital calls and distributions.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and distribution of financial statements and quarterly reports.</li><li>Reconcile and maintain balance sheet and income statement accounts.</li><li>Prepare tax workpapers (i.e. fiduciary, partnership, S-Corps., etc.) and assist with the annual tax return filing process.</li><li>Prepare schedules and provide support for external audits.</li><li>Assist with special projects assigned by management.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting team to meet company objectives.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T19:18:48Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
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] Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… The Senior Accountant works directly with the Accounting Manager and reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting. Our ideal candidate is organized, pays strong attention to detail, will be able to carry out tasks both autonomously and collaboratively; has 3-4 years of experience; and has a desire to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with accounting in customer-facing industries such as Hospitality and Tourism preferred, but not required. GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES · Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis· Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables· Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts· Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary· Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures· Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L· Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period
2026-10-21T15:54:06Z

Senior Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is up to $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] 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· Perform monthly close activities including but not limited to:· Prepare monthly financial reporting package to executive management· Work directly with the shared service center to manage and coordinate corporate month end close· Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account recs for the corporate general ledger· Field questions/support business unit finance leads with close and consolidation questions· Accounting and disclosure responsibility for and/or involvement in the following areas:· Share-based compensation· Derivatives and hedging (Fx and interest rate swaps)· LIFO inventory· Self-insurance reserves· Debt covenant calculations· Pension· Goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis· Acquisition accounting· Maintain and update the company’s accounting policies specific to the above areas· Assist in coordinating and developing training materials for quarterly global accounting and finance updates
2026-10-23T14:33:44Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… Accountabilities:<ul><li>Lead co-investment processes, including equity earnings and cash forecasting, ensuring resulting information is timely, complete and accurate.</li><li>Maintain accounting and financial records, including general ledger activity.</li><li>Serve as main liaison with the company to provide timely co-investment reporting, including cash forecasts, board books, and investor specific requests.</li><li>Complete monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including the year-end audit and any tax requirements, for the company.</li><li>Maintain intensive cash process for the company to distribute funds timely to the company investor</li><li>Investor specific reports to the company investors as directed</li><li>Develop, document and maintain effective internal controls, policies and procedures over co-investment</li><li>Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions</li><li>Assist with various special projects as assigned</li></ul>
2026-11-03T17:53:36Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. Overview The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Group Leader and Sr. Manager of the Individual/Foundation Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis and project management within the group. Key Duties & Responsibilities • Maintenance and review of general ledgers, including preparation of accounting entries for the day-to-day transactions and other activity.• Preparation and review of electronic tax work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations and partnerships, including analysis of tax issues.• Preparation and review of financial analysis such as tax projections, cash flow and liquidity planning and budgets.• Preparing and maintaining periodic reports, including personal financial statements for family members, private foundation financial reports, summaries of property expenses, valuable articles and insurance policies.
2026-11-03T16:33:43Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 110000.00 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:The Senior Accountant is responsible for a multitude of accounting-related functions, including accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and other reporting and general ledger responsibilities. The role will predominantly support the accounting team operations but may also participate in activities related to the numerous entities, trusts, individuals and foundations that make up the organization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: o Prepare, review and/or enter journal entries throughout a variety of ledgers comprising a complex organizational structure.o Prepare supporting schedules for earnings, expenses, accruals, etc.o Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidating financial statements for different combinations of entities, including investment entities.o Perform variance analysis, provide variance support, and deliver timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts.o Prepare various monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing datao Prepare regular ad hoc reportsfor management or others.o Monitor procedures and report on internal controlsto ensure compliance with Company policieso Maintain process and procedure documentation to support teamwide documentation effortso Ensure that Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles are being adhered to for all financial reporting periods.o Monitor procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with Company policies and make recommendations for improvements.o Support management and other internal team members on special projects and requests for specific information as neededo Communicate effectively with all members of the team, including management, peers within accounting function, staff members from other parts of the organization, and outside vendorso Support internal and external audit efforts and provide backup documentation as neededo Respond to requests for information from lenders, owners and investors.o Manage invoice and expense reimbursement approval process in accounts payable system (Concur & Sage)o Be the main point of contact (internal and external) for questions regarding vendor payments and expense reimbursement reportingo Reconcile vendor statements to our accounts payable recordso Maintain and enforce expense reimbursement policyo Manage vendors including onboarding, reconciliation to statements and vendor ad spend analytics o Create and run Concur or other accounts payable/accounts receivable reportso Review daily cash entries and feeds for accurate posting, validating support and resolving any exceptions
2026-10-14T15:58:40Z

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
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]. 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:<ul><li>Assist in the preparation of the quarterly external financial statements to ensure disclosures are complete and accurate, including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Equity and Statement of Cash Flows</li><li>Prepare monthly internal management flash reports</li><li>Assist in the monthly close process by preparing monthly journal entries, including preparation of account reconciliations and other supporting schedules</li><li>Perform and document the company's annual goodwill and intangible impairment testing procedures</li><li>Rollforward quarterly financial statements in Workiva</li><li>Research new accounting pronouncements and document how these will impact the company</li><li>Research SEC and US GAAP guidance including performing peer research for various disclosures as necessary</li><li>Work with auditors to answer questions and resolve questions</li><li>Monthly/quarterly analytics over the financial statements</li><li>Prioritize projects in order to meet deadlines; ability to coordinate multiple aspects of key financial reporting deliverables in a timely fashion</li></ul>Relationships and People<ul><li>Develop and maintain relationships with third party consultants, external auditors, business partners across the company, including affiliate finance personnel, Corporate FP& A, Tax, Treasury, Global Shared Services and KPMG</li><li>Work with accounting personnel from domestic and foreign affiliates to resolve issues in a timely manner</li><li>Train and develop new staff in the department, as needed</li></ul>
2026-10-09T14:48:44Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 110000.00 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:The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for ensuring compliance reporting requirements are met, based upon agreed partner terms, and provide operational support to the various internal departments as determined. • Record daily/weekly accounting activity, including upload of cash receipts and accounts payable. • Maintenance of general ledgers, generation of monthly financial statements and supporting workpapers. • Prepare monthly analysis of financial results in comparison to company’s budget. • Proactively catch errors and research accounting discrepancies. Develop solutions and recommend improvements, as necessary. • Work with team members to ensure accounting and loan servicing platforms agree monthly. • Prepare supplementary documents and perform tasks related to audits. : • Ensure all internal and external Compliance Reports are completed and submitted as outlined in loan and grant agreements with the development of compliance systems and controls for the company and its subsidiaries. • Maintain Insurance files, ensuring all operations and program-related Insurance Certificates are updated and active as required and provide certificates to project partners as needed. • Maintain communication with outside consultant on program reporting and compliance, confirming deadlines are met. • Communicate to staff and external business partners regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures. • Maintain and present at weekly meetings grant compliance and reporting for the company and Affiliates. • Work with Operations Analyst to maintain grants report. • Schedule Compliance Meetings.
2026-11-02T17:38:44Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. This position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and collaborates closely with teams across accounting, internal audit, finance, and other key business functions. The role is based at our Chicago headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule. Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in the preparation of external and internal financial reporting</li><li>Prepare financial statement footnotes and disclosures</li><li>Prepare monthly account reconciliations and reserves</li><li>Maintain and update current SOPs of the areas assigned</li><li>Assist acquired entities month end close process</li><li>Reconciling intercompany accounts</li><li>Assist with fulfilling requests to complete compliance and audit requirements</li></ul>
2026-11-03T16:28:44Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Senior Project Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… ResponsibilitiesWill support project teams with timely, accurate and meaningful financial information. This individual will be responsible for preparation of monthly payment requests, coordination of all subcontractors change orders, payments, contracts and waivers/affidavits. Review project budget and cost for accuracy, analyze budget variances and potential fee changes and assist in positive cash flow while meeting accounting standards and best practices.
2026-10-23T15:54:06Z

Sr. Accountant - M&A/Technical Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
105000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $105,000-$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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. About the roleOur holding company team is looking for a Senior Accountant to help support our continued growth. This individual will take a lead role in our technical accounting/M& A process growth. You will build relationships with and help support finance leads across the portfolio. You will also collaborate with the CFO to set and execute strategic priorities for the business. As our business continues to grow, the Senior Accountant will have opportunities to lead others and step into a Controller-level role. This role reports directly to the Group Controllers with regular interaction with the CFO. Job Description:<ul><li>Implement and maintain consistent accounting practices across portfolio companies.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate month-end accounting closes for portfolio companies and holding company.</li><li>Assist with preparation of consolidated financial reports for the holding company.</li><li>Oversee offshore and potential US-based resources</li><li>Support the financial onboarding of newly acquired companies and their finance leaders.</li><li>Manage audit work for the holding company and its portfolio companies.</li><li>Support the building of annual budgets across the portfolio.</li><li>Assist organization-wide initiatives such as system migrations, improving processes & controls, compliance with accounting guidelines, metrics tracking, etc.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T16:08:45Z

Sr. Accountant

Oswego, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this Remote role please send your resume to [email protected] We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join the finance team. This position is suited for an accounting specialist who can manage core general ledger activities, contribute to an efficient close process, and help maintain strong financial controls. The role also partners with internal teams on reporting, reconciliations, audit support, and ongoing process enhancements that strengthen accounting operations. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries supported by thorough analysis and clear documentation to keep the general ledger accurate and complete.• Review daily cash activity and investment transactions, reconcile balances, investigate variances, and raise issues when follow-up is needed.• Complete account reconciliations on a recurring basis, research outstanding items, and drive timely resolution of discrepancies.• Contribute to month-end and year-end close by assembling schedules, validating supporting detail, and helping ensure deadlines are met.• Produce recurring accounting reports and financial schedules with a strong focus on precision, consistency, and timeliness.• Maintain accounting procedures and documentation so that processes remain current, well controlled, and aligned with internal standards.• Coordinate audit support by gathering records, confirming the accuracy of requested materials, and responding to questions from internal and external auditors.• Assist with regulatory filings and financial reporting requirements, including banking-related reports where applicable.• Provide backup support for accounts payable activities such as invoice review, expense coding, and employee reimbursement processing in accordance with policy.• Identify workflow improvement opportunities, recommend practical solutions, and participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned.
2026-11-02T17:38:44Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Review both GAAP and Tax books and records, periodic financial statements and capital account statements for various private equity funds, holding companies, and management entities prepared by the company's Fund Accountants. Job Description:• Supervise the monthly/quarterly close process and completion of related support and control documentation (both tax and GAAP).• Prepare calendar with deliverable deadlines; communicate to other team members and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines.• Manage Fund Accountant team to answer questions, provide technical guidance, and review point commentary.• Lead fund accountant team to ensure optimal efficiencies by reviewing processes, including capitalizing on accounting system capabilities.• Prepare and review expense allocations to ensure compliance with the limited partnership agreements.• Communicate with limited partners by reviewing responses or responding directly to accounting related investor inquiries.• Coordinate with public accounting firm auditors to plan interim reviews and yearend audits, respond to questions and information requests, and participate in technical discussions.• Research and apply accounting rules to investment fund transactions by referencing the Audit Guide for Investment Companies.• Apply the limited partnership agreement provisions to investment fund transactions and partner allocations.• Review capital call and distribution allocations and investor notifications.• Prepare and review responses to SEC inquiries.• Assist with various ad hoc projects such as improvements to investor reporting, accounting software upgrades, fundraising, etc.• Support various aspects of the company's Tax function such as reviewing federal and state K-1s, providing information to tax advisors, discrete projects.
2026-10-23T15:58:40Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
105000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $105,000-$120,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this role please send your resume to [email protected] The role focuses on management information, planning and financial reporting, working across the whole finance team and supporting both the London and US teams. Priorities will shift with the needs of the business, offering a varied and evolving workload. Few roles offer the chance to see an insurer’s finance function built from the ground up. This one will suit an accountant who wants the full picture rather than one corner of it, and who is at their best when learning something new. Job Description<ul><li>Prepare management information and reporting for the senior team and the Board</li><li>Support the annual planning process, building and maintaining planning, forecasting and scenario models covering P& L, balance sheet and cash flow</li><li>Develop expense, premium and cash flow tracking and reporting as the business grows</li><li>Prepare analysis and commentary on business performance</li><li>Support the preparation of group and entity reporting under US GAAP and local GAAP, including consolidation and intercompany accounting</li><li>Assist with US statutory reporting for the US insurance entity</li><li>Support the month-end close, including journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support year-end audits and the preparation of statutory accounts for group entities</li><li>Contribute to the documentation of accounting policies, processes and controls</li><li>Act as the day-to-day point of contact between the finance team and the outsourced accounting provider</li><li>Review the work delivered, ensuring the ledger is accurate, complete and up to date</li><li>Help define and refine the processes between the company and the provider as transaction volumes grow</li><li>Work with the Finance Systems Lead to design, build and test finance processes and systems</li><li>Identify opportunities to simplify and automate processes</li><li>Contribute to projects as the business grows, including new systems, entities and markets</li><li>Support the wider finance team at peak periods, including tax and finance operations</li></ul>
2026-10-16T21:48:51Z

Sr. Accountant

Rosemont, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job DescriptionThe Sr. Corporate Accountant will work closely with the manager and director of Corporate Accounting to support the operations of the Company’s corporate segment and ensure the accurate and timely reporting of the segment’s monthly financials. The Sr. Corporate Account is responsible journalizing corporate activity, reconciling corporate accounts, investigating and resolving reconciling items and preparing analysis of changes in account positions. Specific Job Function:<ul><li>Prepare and enter journals related cash receipts and payments, operating expense accruals, prepaids, fixed and intangibles assets, corporate allocations and other corporate related activities</li><li>Prepare detailed and organized account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner</li><li>Analyze and understand significant changes in account balances and prepare clear and concise explanations for monthly segment review</li><li>Prepare and provide requested documentation to internal and external auditors</li><li>Identify and implement month end close and internal control enhancements</li><li>Partner with financial systems team members to maintain and update accounting system’s applications, chart of accounts, and reporting hierarchies</li><li>Implementation new accounting systems and policies within the Corporate segment</li><li>Complete special projects as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T15:58:40Z

Sr. Accountant - Reporting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
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]. Upgrade your sweater weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance. Job SummaryThe Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting will support the preparation of monthly internal management reporting as well as quarterly and annual financial reporting, including but not limited to, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement, etc.), standalone audit reports, and census reporting. A successful candidate for this role will have strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and organizational skills with the ability to follow projects through to completion with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. Prepare consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and footnotes in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. Job Description<ul><li>Assist with internal reporting activities, including preparation of the monthly CFO reporting package and related analysis</li><li>Review financial and other information submitted by divisions for financial reporting</li><li>Review debt covenant calculations</li><li>Develop process improvements and increase efficiencies in the Company’s consolidation and reporting procedures</li><li>Support the preparation and review of quarterly earnings releases and related materials</li><li>Prepare standalone entity financial statements and footnotes</li><li>Perform review of XBRL tagging to ensure reporting requirements are met</li><li>Prepare support to be provided to external auditors</li><li>Participate in special projects and accounting research as needed</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to the company's core values</li></ul>
2026-10-16T21:58:47Z

Staff Accountant

Aurora, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
Senior AccountantWe are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to support and strengthen our financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for improving systems and processes within a manufacturing environment. This role is hands-on and will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and providing meaningful financial analysis to the organization. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform and support full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, account reconciliations, and internal financial reports.</li><li>Manage and maintain accounting records related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory.</li><li>Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies.</li><li>Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.</li><li>Analyze costs, margins, and operational results to help identify trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Assist with inventory and cost accounting, including analysis of manufacturing costs and variances.</li><li>Support external audits and provide requested documentation and analysis to auditors and tax professionals.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and financial systems.</li><li>Assist with accounting software and Microsoft 365/Excel enhancements and implementation projects.</li><li>Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.</li><li>Partner with operations and other departments to provide financial insight and support business decisions.</li><li>Take ownership of assigned accounting projects and contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>PTO</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-11-06T01:28:44Z

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