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Tax Manager (Individuals)

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $165,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job DescriptionThe Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Manager position reports to the Group Leader and works well with all of the other professional service providers. Key Duties & Responsibilities • Management of quarterly Financial Statements and custom reports for all Individual, S Corporation and Foundation enterprises.• Review and manage annual Fair Market Value Balance Sheet project.• Manage annual tax return process for Individuals, Partnerships, S-Corporations and Foundations.• Review tax projections and quarterly estimates.• Identify and research tax issues, consult with internal tax experts.• Review and reconcile journal entries and general ledger for multiple individuals, LLC’s, partnerships, S-Corporations and foundations.• Review insurance policies, claims and schedules for individuals, personal entities and foundations.• Mentor and develop staff accountants within Individual/Foundation Group.• Identify future needs of the family office accounting function and recommend appropriate plans/actions.• Lead and manage special projects, as needed.
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

Senior Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $170,000 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 Accounting Senior Manager within the Accounting Center of Excellence (CoE) will be responsible for leading the accounting operations of specific business units and activities. Responsibilities:• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors/seniors and accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching• Plan and manage team workload to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks• Identify training needs and create development plans for team members• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training within the team• Lead assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across multiple entities• Prepare and review complex journal entries, including revenue recognition, intercompany, inventory, accruals, leases, and manufacturing-related accounting• Perform and review account reconciliations ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation• Investigate and resolve accounting issues• Review overall results, and ensure OneStream reporting is performed timely and accurately• Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they are in accordance with US GAAP and company standards• Coordinate internal and external audit requests, and lead efforts to remediate audit and control findings• Lead efforts to develop standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding accounting procedures for the team• Share best practices in accounting practices with other leaders in the Accounting CoE and implement them within the team.• Assist in development and enhancement of key SOX controls of newly acquired entities• Own and execute key SOX controls, including documentation and evidence retention• Partner with internal and external auditors to support audit requests and walkthroughs• Identify control gaps and support remediation efforts • Maintain and enhance process documentation and standard operating procedures• Lead the integration of legacy organizations into the Accounting CoE model, defining roles and collaborating with global leads for a smooth transition• Work across ERP environments (SAP, JDE, Quickbooks) to ensure accurate data flow and reporting integrity• Support system transitions and automation initiatives• Assist in mapping, alignment, and reconciliation across reporting platforms• Partner with IT and Finance to resolve structural or reporting inconsistencies• Partner with Finance and operational teams to ensure accurate financial representation• Support balance sheet reviews with business stakeholders • Investigate and resolve accounting issues with cross-functional teams• Provide technical accounting guidance to junior staff and business partners
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Senior Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
155000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this role is $155,000 - $160,000 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 new year with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance. As our Sr Accounting Manager you will report to the NA Accounting Director. You will lead the accounting operations of specific business units and activities. You will manage a team of accounting professionals, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, and improving projects. Job Description:<ul><li>Team Leadership & Development: Lead a diverse team of accounting professionals across multiple sites, encouraging a collaborative culture. Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.</li><li>Close Process Management: Oversee the accounting close process to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and company standards. Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews, oversee audits, and ensure the integrity of financial transactions.</li><li>Process Improvement & Strategy: Lead strategic projects for the Accounting CoE, focusing on standardization, optimization, and process improvement. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and, leveraging technology and automation tools.</li><li>Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Collaborate with CoE leadership to lead process enhancements and facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training within the team. Share and implement best practices in accounting with other leaders.</li><li>Project Management & Technology Implementation: Lead close improvement initiatives, develop project plans, and coordinate efforts. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and ERP systems to improve operations.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Corporate Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $115,000-$125,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] 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 Corporate Accounting Manager 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… This role is instrumental in the management and oversight of our accounting department, contributing significantly to the efficient financial operation of our organization. The successful candidate will be tasked with managing the month-end close process, maintaining accurate account records, and streamlining accounting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy. Responsibilities:Accounting position will report to controller and will be responsible for overseeing 2 accountants and the following activities:• Manage month-end close process for newly acquired entities.• Maintain complete and accurate account records including General Ledger, Income Statement and Balance Sheet reporting.• Manage the reconciling of balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts for newly acquired entities.• Streamline accounting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.• Implement and monitor accounting policies and procedures for newly acquired entities.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on acquisitions, financial matters and projects.• Manager and support audit activities, providing necessary documentation and explanations.• Oversee the vendor bill and employee expense report process, including expense repot payment process to ensure payments made within terms for newly acquired entities.
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $130,000-$135,000 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] The Manager of Financial Reporting will play a key role in both external and internal management reporting. This individual will work closely with Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Regional Finance teams, and the Corporate Accounting team to consolidate and report the Company’s results. This individual will be responsible for the preparation and review of the disclosures included in its 10-Q and 10-K as well as assist with internal management reporting, reporting to government agencies, and standalone entity audits. A successful candidate for this role will be strong in both technical accounting and analytical skills and have strong communication skills. <ul><li>Review of consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements</li><li>Involvement in the internal reporting process on a monthly basis, including preparation and review of the monthly reporting package and analysis, as well as working with the business unit finance teams to streamline process and improve content</li><li>Review and prepare as necessary consolidation and intercompany elimination entries</li><li>Prepare and approve chart of account updates</li><li>Monitor and analyze accounting data loaded to the system monthly</li><li>Review support to be provided to external auditors</li><li>Review and prepare, when necessary, standalone entity external audited financial statements and footnotes on an as-needed basis</li><li>Assist with the optimization of consolidation and reporting procedures, including reducing the time to close and reporting results</li><li>Ensure XBRL reporting requirements are met, including establishing best practices</li><li>Participate in the preparation of materials for the Company's Audit Committee of the Board of Directors meetings</li><li>Supervise seniors on the team and provide direction and oversight</li><li>Participate in assigned special projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Financial Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
180000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $190,000 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 is a highly cross-functional role with exposure to senior leadership and responsibility for driving tangible improvements in how finance operates. Job Description:• Lead and support initiatives to improve how financial information is produced, managed, and used across the Firm, spanning forecasting, reporting, and underlying data processes• Own and enhance elements of the Firm’s forecasting and planning processes, ensuring models, assumptions, and outputs are supported by consistent methodologies and reliable data• Partner cross-functionally with Fund, GP and Management Company Accounting, Portfolio Analytics, and Operations teams to align financial assumptions, standardize outputs, and improve end-to-end workflows• Drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of finance processes, including forecasting cycles, reporting workflows, and data management practices• Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems, reporting tools, and dashboards (e.g., Power BI), with a focus on scalability, usability, and automation • Evaluate and enhance the Firm’s control environment through process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce reliance on manual processes.• Establish and maintain standardized definitions, drivers, and assumptions used across planning and reporting, contributing to a consistent “single source of truth”• Develop and deliver financial analyses, scenario modeling, and reporting materials for senior leadership, ensuring outputs are clear, decision-oriented, and grounded in well structured processes• Implement and enforce controls, validation checks, and governance practices to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and forecasting inputs• Continuously evaluate opportunities to scale and streamline finance operations as the Firm grows in size and complexity, proactively introducing improvements to systems, workflows, and planning capabilities
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting & Finance Associate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$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] 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: This individual will assist the Controller in all fund and company-related accounting and reporting duties. The qualified candidate must have demonstrated experience in general ledger maintenance, understanding of GAAP accounting principles, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team. Responsibilities: • Monitor cash balances of multiple Funds, GPs, and the management company• Initiate wire transfers and ACH payments to vendors, investors, and employees• Assist with quarterly financial statement packages to investors • Assist in managing audit and tax engagements• Assist in drafting Capital Call Notices and Distribution Notices for multiple Funds and GPs• Review monthly bills for payment and calculate allocation of expenses• Create bills for quarterly monitoring fees and portfolio company reimbursements• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and bank fee analysis (cash and other assets) and record journal entries for approximately 15 partnerships• Compile monthly cash transfer logs (external, internal and wire confirmations)• Create monthly restricted stock list and other compliance related items • Maintain various files and records, ensuring organization and relevance
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Corporate Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 96000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $96,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide. Responsibilities<ul><li>Joint Venture Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Perform monthly close procedures, including coordination with operations contacts on appropriate support for various revenue and expense accruals, compiling and understanding supporting data for utilization revenue lease entries, recording and maintaining recurring monthly entries, and researching the appropriate ledger coding for various miscellaneous transactions.</li><li>Own the preparation and issuance of the internal JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of key performance highlights and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual supporting schedules as required for financial reporting department in accordance with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Be the primary point of contacts with departments across the organization for recording of transactions in the JV entities.</li><li>Assist in maintaining an effective control environment by executing controls to ensure compliance with established accounting policies.</li><li>Reconciliation and Account Analysis</li><li>Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and review of income statement for reasonableness and accuracy.</li><li>Understand the full end to end process for recording transactions, develop and propose process improvements.</li><li>Perform analysis of JV accounts to enable others to understand the nature of transactions and key drivers of activity.</li><li>Joint Venture Monthly Reporting to JV Partner</li><li>Own the preparation and issuance of 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>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>
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Associate Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 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 Description:· Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances.· Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.· Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility.· Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.· Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP&A.· Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller’s Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals.· Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP. POSITION SCOPE · Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.· Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.· Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.· Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.· Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources.· Work with various parties, both within the Controller’s Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.· Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant - Reporting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Primary Duties: · Prepare, review and coordinate SEC and FERC filings, including the preparation of consolidated balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flows and drafting and compiling disclosures and supplemental information. Prepare and review supporting financial schedules for the 10-Qs and 10-K to ensure adequate disclosures. Maintain tie-out binders to support all filings.· Interact regularly with various teams throughout the organization as well as external auditors to coordinate the timely preparation and completion of external financial filings. Work closely with team members to ensure reporting issues are being properly addressed and communicated to business units and management.· Participate in the preparation of board presentations, investor presentations and the earnings release.· Participate in the XBRL tagging process ensure that appropriate tags are being utilized.· Assist with projects related to the optimization of reporting procedures and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.· Perform special projects requiring technical accounting research and analyses of financial information as needed. Job Description: · Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.· Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.· Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.· Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.· Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources.· Work with various parties, both within the Controllers Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness.· Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.· May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.· Work under minimal supervision.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant - Reporting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 115000 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>
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

Senior Fund Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is up to $125,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Upgrade your spring weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Point of contact for funds across the company's funds platform, including registered and private funds in United States, Canada, Ireland, and Luxembourg, crossing many different fund types and jurisdictions. This role will work with the senior members of the fund administration team as well as own relationships with funds’ third- party administrators and key vendors. Preparation, review and understanding impactful issues regarding fund reporting, including net asset valuation calculations, security valuation, fund budgets & expense analysis is key to this role.</li><li>Key support contact for the company's fund board members. Partner with each fund’s third- party administrators and external auditors to prepare and issue the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings, presenting issues to fund board members for review and approval.</li><li>Coordinate effectively with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance regarding all fund-related items, including overall fund operating procedures, client inquiries, product development, management and performance fee calculations, legal document review, and revenue and expense projections.</li><li>Construct analyses regarding product development, and new initiatives, for senior management review, exercising sound business judgement and understanding of company products.</li><li>Assist portfolio management teams regarding ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor related questions.</li><li>Work effectively with all members of the fund administration team across all products to ensure consistency of reporting and processes and assist the team on projects on projects related to all funds in scope, include private funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds and Luxembourg funds as needed. </li><li>Consistently review the functions’ processes to ensure efficiencies and highlight opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with each fund’s third- party tax preparers to generate investor tax deliverables, answering any investor driven questions related to them.</li></ul>
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Gary, IN
onsite
Temporary to Hire
21 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a construction-focused organization in Indiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is well suited for someone with at least one year of experience who enjoys handling invoice workflows, maintaining accurate payment records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations. The position offers a regular Monday through Friday schedule and provides the chance to build long-term experience in a fast-paced office environment. Responsibilities: • Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing • Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment details into the system with a high level of accuracy • Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner to help keep vendor payments current • Prepare and assist with routine check runs while ensuring payment batches are complete and properly documented • Maintain organized records of invoices, payment activity, and supporting documentation for audit and reference purposes • Communicate with vendors and internal team members to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing information, or payment questions
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Oak Brook, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a growing real estate and property organization in Oak Brook, Illinois. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience in property-related financial operations, and confidence working with Yardi and Excel. The person in this role will help maintain accurate records, contribute to reporting and close activities, and support the broader finance team with reliable day-to-day execution. Responsibilities:• Process accounts payable transactions and maintain organized, accurate financial records across property-related accounts.• Support month-end and year-end close activities by preparing reconciliations, reviewing ledger activity, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting tasks.• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, trial balances, and other recurring reports for management review.• Work within Yardi to manage accounting data, research discrepancies, and help resolve system-related issues affecting financial workflows.• Partner with property managers and finance staff to monitor budgets, track expenses, and provide updates that support planning decisions.• Help coordinate audit preparation by gathering documentation, responding to requests, and reinforcing compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.• Review general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness, making corrections or escalating issues when needed.• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and contribute to efficiency enhancements within the finance function. The salary range for this position is $20 to $25. 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.
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22.1635 - 25.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join a machinery manufacturing organization in Chicago, Illinois on a Contract basis. This position supports timely and accurate payment operations by handling invoices, expense documentation, and vendor account activity with a high level of precision. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working across departments to resolve payment-related questions while helping maintain efficient finance processes. Responsibilities: • Process supplier invoices and employee expense submissions for payment after confirming accuracy and completeness. • Compare invoices against purchase orders and receiving records to ensure transactions are properly supported. • Research billing issues and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to correct discrepancies promptly. • Assign appropriate expense coding and enter payable data accurately into the company’s accounting platform. • Organize and retain invoice files in both digital and hard-copy formats to support recordkeeping standards. • Create, update, and maintain vendor profiles to keep payment information current and reliable. • Reconcile employee credit card activity with supporting receipts and allocate charges to the correct accounts. • Manage weekly payment cycles, including check runs and other disbursements, while meeting due dates and maximizing available payment terms or discounts. • Review accounts payable aging reports on a regular basis and assist the finance team with additional administrative or accounting support as needed.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Senior Fixed Assets Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
98000 - 99000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $98,000 to $99,000 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]. Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior Fixed Assets Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide. Responsibilities<ul><li>JV Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Perform monthly close procedures, including retirement and disposal of fixed assets, record intercompany sales of assets between JV entities, capitalization of repairs, review and record entries associated with finance leases and run depreciation.</li><li>Perform variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet fixed assets accounts in the JV Monthly/Quarterly Operating Reports and monthly/quarterly reporting to our JV partner.</li><li>Reconcile fixed asset balance sheet accounts and review of income statement for reasonableness and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual supporting schedules as required for financial reporting department in accordance with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Be the primary point of contact with departments across the organization for recording of fixed asset transactions in the JV.</li><li>Maintain the Fixed Asset subledger in SAP for rolling assets of US, Canadian, Mexican and Locomotive operations.</li><li>Ensure fixed asset transactions (capitalization, dispositions, IC transfers and depreciation) are properly recorded in accordance with company polices and all applicable balances are properly stated.</li><li>Maintain integrity of fixed asset accounts across all JV G/L entities.</li><li>Oversee all related elimination entries as required.</li><li>Maintain operating leases in ProLease where the JV is the lessee</li><li>Ensure all aspects of the lease are properly recorded in accordance with company policies.</li><li>Add, remove and update leases as needed.</li><li>Oversee proper recording of information from ProLease into the general ledger in SA.</li><li>Special Projects</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, such as providing net book value reports for potential sale transactions and impairment analyses.</li></ul>
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Auditing Clerk

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Auditing Clerk to join a healthcare organization in Lincolnwood, Illinois on a contract-to-permanent basis. This fully onsite role supports audit, compliance, and reporting activities across skilled nursing and long-term care settings, helping strengthen operational accuracy and financial accountability. The position is well suited for someone who is organized, communicative, and eager to learn, as training will be provided for a motivated candidate with strong follow-through. Responsibilities:• Review facility records, admission paperwork, collection activity, and financial documentation to help verify accuracy and adherence to established standards.• Support recurring audit activities by organizing schedules, maintaining supporting files, and documenting results for follow-up action.• Track open findings and assist in coordinating next steps with facility teams to encourage timely resolution of identified issues.• Compile materials needed for internal assessments and external reviews, ensuring documentation is complete and accessible.• Gather and evaluate operational and financial information to spot patterns, unusual variances, and potential compliance concerns.• Prepare clear summaries, spreadsheets, and meeting-ready reports that help leadership monitor performance and priority items.• Maintain compliance logs and reporting tools used to monitor requirements, deadlines, and key performance indicators.• Share regulatory updates and other relevant compliance information with facility leadership in a clear and thorough manner.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Oakbrook Terrace, IL
remote
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
Tax Manager -( ideal for local candidates ) Great quality of life This role is ideal for a tax specialist who combines strong technical expertise with a consultative approach to client service. The position centers on reviewing complex tax filings, resolving sophisticated tax matters, and guiding team members to deliver accurate, high-quality work. High net worth client experience idealFor more information : Reach out to [email protected]Responsibilities:• Lead the review of complex business and high net worth tax returns, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax regulations.• Handle selective hands-on tax preparation while focusing primarily on quality review and final evaluation of deliverables.• Investigate intricate tax questions independently and develop well-supported conclusions based on current law and guidance.• Present tax research outcomes and recommendations clearly to clients through both written communication and direct discussion.• Advise clients on tax-related challenges and offer practical strategies tailored to their business or personal circumstances.• Manage communication with tax authorities and respond to notices, inquiries, and other government correspondence in a timely manner.• Support the growth of entry-level tax professionals by providing coaching, technical direction, and constructive feedback.• Collaborate with colleagues across engagements to maintain strong client relationships and consistent service quality. Benefits:Medical, Dental, 401K, and Vacation
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Senior Business Unit (BU) Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $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] The sweater weather is nearly here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the new season? 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. Job Description<ul><li>Oversee and manage the company’s revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP standards.</li><li>Develop, document, and enforce robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Work closely with sales, legal, and operations teams to review contracts and ensure proper revenue recognition.</li><li>Support month, quarter, and year end reporting activities for timely and accurate reporting</li><li>Prepare & review journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Actively participate in monthly balance sheet reviews working with the business and SSC</li><li>Investigate and resolve accounting issues</li><li>Support OneStream reporting to ensure it 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>Support internal and external audit requests, and participate in efforts to remediate audit and control findings.</li><li>Document standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding accounting procedures.</li><li>Share best practices in accounting practices with others in the Accounting CoE and support the Accounting Manager to implement them within the team.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Senior Accounting Services Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $165,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job SummaryThe Senior Accounting Services Manager is the most senior operating leader within the Accounting Services practice, responsible for the strategic direction, team performance, and client outcomes of the firm’s entire bookkeeping and accounting services function. This position ensures the quality, scalability, and consistency of client service delivery across a growing multi-state portfolio, plays a pivotal role in practice strategy and technology adoption, and leads integration of accounting services functions through the firm’s active acquisition program. The Senior Manager mentors the management team, drives continuous improvement, and serves as a key partner to senior firm leadership on growth initiatives. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Practice Strategy & Leadership: Provide strategic and operational leadership across the full Accounting Services practice, including oversight of all client engagements, team performance, service delivery standards, and practice-wide quality.• Team Management: Lead, develop, and retain a multi-tiered team of managers, supervisors, senior associates, and associates; build a high-performance culture anchored in accountability, client focus, and continuous improvement.• Client Portfolio Oversight: Maintain ultimate accountability for the quality and satisfaction of client relationships across the practice; serve as the firm’s senior escalation point for complex client accounting issues and engagement challenges.• Standards & Process Ownership: Establish and own firm-wide standards and workflows for bookkeeping, financial reporting, client communication, onboarding, and quality review processes.• Acquisition Integration: Drive integration of acquired firms’ accounting services practices into the company model, including onboarding acquired clients, transitioning staff, and standardizing workflows.• Cross-Practice Collaboration: Partner with the tax and advisory practices to ensure seamless, coordinated service delivery and integrated client experiences.• Technology & Automation: Evaluate and implement technology solutions—practice management platforms, cloud accounting tools, workflow automation—that increase team capacity and improve output quality at scale.• Business Development: Partner with firm leadership to define service offerings, scope new client engagements, and support firm growth initiatives.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

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