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183 results for Accounting Assistant in Plainfield, IL
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 120000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>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. </em></p><p><br></p><p>Upgrade your spring weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 170000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em> 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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li><em>Statutory Filings</em>- 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><em>Compliance</em>- 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><em>Internal/External Audit</em>- 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><em>Supplemental Filings-</em> 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><em>Reporting and Analysis</em>- 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><em>State Tax and Filing Complianc</em>e – 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><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 200000 - 240000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $200,000-$240,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Associate Vice President of Technical Accounting. 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Associate Vice President of Technical Accounting will report directly to the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. This role will be responsible for providing accounting support for transactions, including being a lead representative in the due diligence process, advising on and analyzing deal structures, and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of complex transactions. A successful candidate for this role must have proven experience with technical accounting research; strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to summarize complex issues to senior management and other stakeholders; and strong organizational skills with the ability to follow projects through to completion with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p><br></p><p>•Assist the company's Transactions and Portfolio Growth team in evaluating potential transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, capital commitments, and other investments</p><p>•Advise on the structuring of transactions and consult on proposed transactions, including consolidation assessments</p><p>•Assist in accounting-related diligence materials, coordinate with external advisors, and review transaction documents</p><p>•Perform complex accounting research, most notably under U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and prepare or review technical accounting memos to support conclusions</p><p>•Lead purchase accounting, including review of internal and third-party valuations</p><p>•Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure transactions are appropriately accounted for and disclosed</p><p>•Oversee the monthly Development and Asset Management Committee process</p><p>•Prepare presentations or summaries to communicate transaction impacts to stakeholders, including executive leadership</p><p>•Prepare and/or review certain disclosures in the Company’s SEC filings</p><p>•Work with the Company’s external auditors to provide support on technical accounting conclusions and valuations</p><p>•Demonstrate a commitment to the company's core values</p>
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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 Entity Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>The Entity Group provides accounting, tax, financial management, legal and transaction support services to numerous entities holding proprietary, private equity and venture capital investments across a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, insurance, life sciences, hospitality, healthcare and services, among others. The Accountant position reports to the Managers in the Entity Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis, project management, and leadership skills in the oversight of several entities within the group.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Will be assigned to a slate of investment entities; responsible for all aspects of such entities’ accounting, tax, legal and financial management and analysis functions.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger accounting for assigned entities including preparing journal entries for investment activity, cash disbursements, cash receipts, payment of expenses and general ledger account reconciliations.</p><p>• Prepare the tax projections and tax return workpapers for assigned entities (partnerships and corporations) including identification and resolution of tax issues with managers, in consultation with in-house tax experts.</p><p>• Provide transaction support to the family investment organizations, including drafting board packages and preparing treasury entries upon closing.</p><p>• Interpret governing documents (e.g. operating agreements and by-laws) and apply the provisions of the governing documents to the management and accounting for an entity.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day business and accounting support to certain professional service providers such as budget and projection preparation, quarterly billing, processing reimbursable expenses, etc.</p><p>• Identify, develop and assist with the execution of improvements to internal processes.</p><p> </p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>The Tax Group provides accounting, tax, financial management, legal and transaction support services to numerous individuals, trusts and entities holding proprietary, private equity and venture capital investments across a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, insurance, life sciences, hospitality, healthcare and services, among others. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Managers in the Tax Group and provides a unique opportunity to develop and grow as a tax professional in a nurturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Prepares and reviews federal and state tax filings for partnerships, corporations, and individuals</p><p>• Provides the first-level review of workpapers with the opportunity to consider and identify key tax issues that have not been identified by other teams</p><p>• Performs research and analysis of critical tax issues and summarizes findings for the Tax Group</p><p>• Utilizes technical expertise gained through tax research and analysis to recommend tax treatment for tax issues that arise during discussions with the Tax Group and other teams</p><p>• Prepares and reviews foreign filings (Forms 5471, 8865, 926, FBAR), tracks foreign filings, and documents analysis to support positions taken for foreign filings</p><p>• Interacts with portfolio companies to assist with tax planning, structuring and administration.</p><p>• Collaborates with other groups and develops relationships that are crucial to the success of the company's tax compliance season each year</p><p>• Educates other teams through trainings as new tax reform topics and other tax issues become relevant</p><p>• Collaborates with the IT team to produce and implement new technology and procedures that will increase efficiency in the tax return preparation process</p><p>• Reviews notice response packages to send to various taxing authorities and assists with any federal, state and local tax audits</p><p> </p>
- 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 190000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $200,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Own the full-cycle accounting function for the family office management companies, including maintenance of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and all subsidiary records</p><p>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.</p><p>• Prepare consolidated management company financial reports and variance analyses for the CFO and family principals</p><p>• Maintain all accounting records in compliance with tax basis of accounting; establish and document consistent accounting policies and procedures</p><p>• Manage intercompany transactions and allocations across all entities</p><p>• Lead the annual budget process for the management companies, coordinating with department heads and senior leadership to develop operating expense budgets</p><p>• Partner with HR and department heads on compensation planning, benefits cost projections, and headcount forecasting</p><p>• Support the CFO in ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, and strategic initiatives</p><p>• Oversee daily cash management across all operating accounts; maintain appropriate liquidity for payroll, vendor payments, and ongoing operating expenses</p><p>• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts; proactively identify and communicate funding needs to the CFO</p><p>• Review and approve wire transfers, ACH payments, and check disbursements in accordance with authorization and segregation-of-duties policies</p><p>• Manage banking relationships; evaluate and optimize account structures, fee arrangements, and service levels</p><p>• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all treasury transactions; maintain bank reconciliations across all accounts</p><p>• Own end-to-end semi-monthly payroll oversight and ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance for all family office employees across management company entities, including exempt and non-exempt staff </p><p>• Partner closely with HR on compensation changes, new hires, terminations, and leaves</p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 190000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
- <p><em>The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $200,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the preparation and filing of SEC reports including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements and disclosures.</li><li>Oversee consolidated financial reporting for a global structure of 100+ legal entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all regions and business units.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including documentation, testing, and remediation of key controls related to financial reporting.</li><li>Coordinate with investor relations, legal, and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate filings.</li><li>Lead coordination of external audits, including planning, deliverables, issue resolution, and communication with audit teams.</li><li>Present key disclosures and financial insights to senior leadership, including the CEO and CFO.</li><li>Monitor and interpret new SEC regulations and accounting standards, providing guidance on impacts.</li><li>Benchmark peer disclosures and Non-GAAP metrics to inform reporting strategy.</li><li>Lead technical accounting for complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.</li><li>Manage integration of large-scale acquisitions, including financial reporting alignment, system harmonization, and internal control implementation.</li><li>Oversee complex accounting matters and related external reporting impacts.</li><li>Prepare and review technical accounting memos, transaction-related memos, pro forma disclosures, and regulatory filings.</li><li>Manage accounting policy changes and standard adoptions, including auditor communications.</li><li>Implement revenue recognition standards across diverse business models and contract types.</li><li>Review contracts for accounting implications, including leasing, financing, and foreign currency impacts.</li><li>Oversee pension accounting and coordination of actuarial valuations.</li><li>Manage hedge accounting programs and ensure proper documentation and compliance.</li><li>Review and support accounting for stock-based compensation plans.</li><li>Prepare and analyze segment reporting, including implementation of changes to reporting structures.</li><li>Conduct goodwill and intangible asset impairment reviews and reporting unit analyses.</li><li>Support restructuring accounting and related disclosures.</li><li>Lead initiatives to enhance reporting systems and automate financial processes.</li><li>Drive improvements in close timelines and reporting accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline acquisition accounting and month-end close processes.</li><li>Support financial systems optimization, including work with platforms such as Syteline, OneStream, and HFM.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Chicago, IL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 50000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is partnering with a respected professional services organization to identify a full-time <strong>Billing Specialist</strong> to join its growing team. This position offers a hybrid work schedule following training and is ideal for candidates with prior legal or professional services billing experience who thrive in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Open and maintain new client matters.</li><li>Review and process pre-bills, including attorney revisions.</li><li>Submit and manage a high volume of invoices.</li><li>Monitor invoice submissions, rejections, and adjustments to ensure compliance with client billing requirements.</li><li>Respond promptly to billing inquiries from attorneys, clients, and internal staff.</li><li>Maintain accurate billing records and documentation.</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys, legal staff, clients, and vendors regarding billing matters.</li><li>Assist with special projects and additional administrative tasks as assigned.</li><li>Meet established deadlines while managing multiple priorities.</li></ul>
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z