We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois. In this role, you will oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality while supporting employee inquiries related to compensation. This is a long-term contract position that offers an opportunity to contribute to smooth payroll operations and compliance with all relevant regulations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Verify employee timesheets to ensure accurate documentation of hours worked.<br>• Enter payroll data into spreadsheets and databases with precision and attention to detail.<br>• Manage direct deposit requests, update banking information, and ensure timely payment processing.<br>• Process paper checks and ensure proper documentation and signatures are completed before distribution.<br>• Adjust payroll for bonuses, raises, commissions, and other compensation changes with accurate calculations.<br>• Handle wage garnishments, ensuring deductions comply with legal requirements.<br>• Maintain payroll records, including tax withholdings, employee benefits, and garnishments, ensuring compliance.<br>• Generate and deliver payroll reports for management and internal departments, supporting audits and accounting functions.<br>• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, deductions, and related matters with professionalism.<br>• Uphold confidentiality and compliance standards when managing sensitive payroll information.
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to provide dependable payroll support for a manufacturing organization in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This long-term contract opportunity is well suited for someone who can manage detailed payroll tasks, maintain accurate records, and respond effectively to employee and HR questions. The position plays an important role in keeping payroll operations organized, compliant, and on schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter and update payroll-related changes such as tax withholding elections, payment corrections, banking updates, and employee-authorized deductions with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain payroll logs, tracking tools, and related records to support timely handling of reimbursements, referral payments, severance activity, and other payroll items.</p><p>• Administer wage garnishment activity by reviewing orders, applying deductions correctly, and ensuring required actions are completed on time.</p><p>• Audit timekeeping information for completeness and accuracy before transferring approved hours into the payroll system for processing.</p><p>• Organize and maintain payroll and HR documentation, including onboarding records, separation paperwork, and other confidential employee files.</p><p>• Act as a knowledgeable resource for employees and HR partners by answering questions related to payroll processes, systems, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Partner with payroll team members to keep process guides and training materials accurate, updated, and easy to access.</p><p>• Follow established payroll procedures and identify areas where documentation or workflows should be clarified or improved.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for an organization in the energy and natural resources sector in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable handling clerical and HR system-related tasks with accuracy. The role will contribute to timely payroll processing, maintain employee records, and help ensure day-to-day administrative activities run smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll-related transactions accurately and on schedule while verifying supporting information for completeness.<br>• Maintain employee payroll records and update data within HR systems to reflect changes in status, pay, or deductions.<br>• Perform clerical support tasks such as organizing documentation, entering information, and preparing payroll files for review.<br>• Review payroll details to identify discrepancies, research issues, and assist with correcting errors in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams to gather required information and ensure payroll activities align with company procedures.<br>• Support routine operational workflows by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and responding to payroll-related inquiries.<br>• Assist with record retention and ensure payroll documents are filed and stored in an orderly and confidential manner.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Coordinator of Payroll to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a college environment in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This is a Contract position responsible for managing bi-weekly payroll activities, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring adherence to applicable tax and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll, multi-state payroll administration, and payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit transactions are completed correctly and on schedule<br>• Review and complete payroll corrections such as retroactive payments, manual checks, voided payments, reissued checks, gross-up calculations, and deposit reversals as needed<br>• Set up and maintain payroll earning and deduction codes for items including benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, deferred compensation, and union-related withholdings<br>• Oversee payroll schedules, key processing dates, and submission deadlines to keep payroll operations running smoothly and on time<br>• Prepare, reconcile, and submit required payroll tax filings, unemployment reports, workers’ compensation reporting, and year-end documents including W-2s<br>• Monitor payroll practices for compliance with federal and state regulations, retirement plan rules, and other statutory requirements affecting employee pay<br>• Administer wage garnishments and other required or voluntary deductions while confirming accurate calculation, withholding, and remittance<br>• Maintain payroll-related tax and unemployment accounts for employees working in multiple states, including remote work jurisdictions where registration is required<br>• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, support reporting activities, and uphold documentation retention standards in line with regulatory guidelines
<p>Hybrid -Accounts Payable Management position to lead and manage the accounts payable team. Seeking individual Degreed Accounts Payable manager who can work to implement and look at best practices for nationwide growing organization . High volume department. Hybrid opportunity -email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle at 630-368-1175.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Develop and implement effective accounts payable policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor inquiries.</li><li>Monitor KPI's for accuracy, invoice accuracy, aging reports, and cash flow projections,</li><li>interact cross functionally to create efficiencies and continue to assist with process and innovation.</li><li>Lead the implementation of best practices accounts payable automation tools, systems,</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and team building as well as supervisory skills.</li><li>Proficiency in accounts payable software </li><li>Oversee the management of vendors. Look at best practices for accounts payable processes, invoice approval, vendor on boarding and payment resolutions.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills for efficiencies of the department, identify trends and thoughtful analysis on accounts payable function .</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Excellent benefits including medical, dental, PTO and bonus structure.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 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>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>About the role</u></strong></p><p>In this role you will be preparing the SEC filings including coordinating and documenting supports to the financials and related footnote to ensure timely filing. Additionally, you will be assisting in the research and documentation of technical accounting and reporting matters, navigate new business initiatives and their corresponding accounting implications. The manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting will be reporting to the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. The ideal candidate is an avid learner and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key duties</u></strong></p><ul><li>Prepare the SEC filings (including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy, and associated XBRL reporting efforts) and ensure compliance with SEC rules and regulations and US GAAP,</li><li>Coordinate, prepare and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for the financials and related disclosures (including Earnings Per Share and Statement of Cash Flow schedules), and assist with earnings releases, and other Investor Relations materials,</li><li>Work directly with external auditors and take responsibility for relevant audit requests</li><li>Monitor U.S. GAAP and SEC developments and lead the adoption of new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements,</li><li>Research accounting literature and prepare technical memorandums, white papers, and internal accounting policy documentation, to support accounting position and treatment of new transactions</li><li>Review new customer agreements under ASC 606 and coordinate with the Revenue team to ensure proper accounting treatment,</li><li>Work with the Controller and Accounting team to develop and maintain efficient processes and communication during the period-end close and audit,</li><li>Assist with the design and implementation of SOX compliant controls with the VP of Finance, the Finance Controller and the Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting and ensure their effectiveness and efficiency overtime.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 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>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of financial processes and facilitating month-end close activities. This role involves managing a team, implementing process improvements, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and lead the accounting department, supervising basic accounting functions including Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Payroll (P/R), General Ledger (G/L), and tax payments.</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives within the accounting department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries and monthly general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Assist in establishing and documenting internal controls to maintain a robust control environment, overseeing adherence to control procedures.</li><li>Monitor and assess departmental activities, optimizing procedures and resource allocation while upholding a high level of precision.</li><li>Lead the development and growth of the accounting team, providing coaching, performance management, and development planning.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Finance, Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&A) to provide analysis, support, and insights to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.</li><li>Generate supporting schedules for audits and tax-related activities, ensuring accurate and timely information.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations related to accounts receivable and accounts payable in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role involves managing daily transactions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and maintaining accuracy across all financial processes. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Controller to uphold strong internal controls and drive efficient workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other key documents to assess the company’s financial position.</p><p>• Develop and implement internal control procedures to enhance financial reliability and compliance.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate journal entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Credit/Collections Analyst to manage overdue accounts and maintain effective collection strategies.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflows and enhance system automation.</p><p>• Facilitate sales tax audits and ensure compliance with exemption certificate records.</p><p>• Assign and review tasks for accounting staff, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.</p><p>• Provide training and guidance to team members to improve performance and maintain high standards.</p><p>• Address additional duties as required to support financial operations.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 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 Accounting Manager 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>Job Description</strong>:</p><ul><li>Manage and oversee the daily operations of the corporate accounting department, ensuring all corporate financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</li><li>Monitor, compile, and analyze detailed cash flow reports, compiling historical cash flows and forecasting future cash requirements to ensure optimal liquidity for the organization’s operations. This includes analyzing cash flow trends, predicting future cash needs, and advising on cash management strategies.</li><li>Oversee income tax preparations for multiple entities, ensuring timely filing, compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, and advise on tax strategies and implications of business decisions. This involves staying updated on tax laws and coordination with our external tax preparers and advisors.</li><li>Review and analyze accounting data to produce accurate financial reports, which are essential for strategic planning and decision-making.</li><li>Enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles to ensure that all financial activities align with legal standards and company policies.</li><li>Monitor systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting department, if necessary.</li><li>Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy, providing guidance and leadership to the accounting team.</li><li>Maintain treasury management relationships and administer banking activity including account maintenance and ensuring compliance with banking requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000- $140,000 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 Accounting Manager 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><u>Position Summary</u></strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager manages most accounting activities, including P&L reviews, monthly close, integration and acquisition project work, and other management duties. This position leads significant business-facing matters including the reporting and driving of key performance metrics in finance and business case development. The Accounting Manager leads staff and seniors on the Finance Team. This position is a key contact with various other managers within the company’s shared service center.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To</strong></p><ul><li>Lead change management process for staff and seniors on the Finance team</li><li>Function as the key developer of talent for the team</li><li>Manage the monthly close process including preparation of financial statements, etc.</li><li>Lead business initiatives and strategies i.e., system rollouts, integration of new acquisitions, and process improvements</li><li>Manage the governance over key systems in SAP i.e., fixed assets, treasury, leases, and other general ledger systems</li><li>Partner with the Controls department to ensure effective internal controls</li><li>Manage the external audit process</li><li>Support auxiliary audits i.e., Sales & Use Tax, Accounts Receivable Securitization, etc.</li><li>Other projects or duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. In this role, you will oversee essential financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization's accounting processes. This position requires a detail-oriented individual capable of managing financial reporting, audits, and compliance while contributing to strategic planning and budgeting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise monthly financial closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, maintaining compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Reconcile balance sheets and accounts to ensure data accuracy and consistency.<br>• Facilitate external audits by coordinating with auditors and providing necessary documentation.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard financial data and ensure regulatory compliance.<br>• Lead the development of budgets and forecasts to support organizational strategic goals.<br>• Review and audit manufacturing project data to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Record and adjust journal entries to maintain the precision of financial information.
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Analyst to support high-volume invoice operations for a Contract position based in Rosemont, Illinois. This role focuses on reviewing vendor invoices, coordinating approvals, and maintaining accurate payment records while meeting established service expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in resolving discrepancies, and a consistent approach to working within defined accounts payable procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process invoices for an assigned group of vendors and ensure entries are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review invoice details for completeness, proper documentation, and potential duplicate submissions before payment is issued.</p><p>• Apply established invoice naming standards and confirm the correct general ledger coding is included prior to approval routing.</p><p>• Send invoices to the appropriate approvers and follow up as needed to keep processing timelines on track.</p><p>• Investigate payment variances, missing information, and other exceptions by following standard procedures and escalating nonstandard requests to A/P leadership.</p><p>• Record vendor credits promptly and verify that open invoices are available to offset credit balances appropriately.</p><p>• Monitor work quality to reduce processing errors and take corrective action when discrepancies are identified.</p><p>• Research overdue balances and communicate with relevant parties regarding outstanding payment issues.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $145,000-$155,000 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>Join the wave of finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About The Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>The Internal Audit Business Process Manager is part of the North America Internal Audit team, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, identify and mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve business processes. This position also serves as a resource and advisor on process and control related matters. Excellent critical thinking, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to effectively and persuasively collaborate with all business and process areas are key components of this role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> What You'll Accomplish</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining Internal Audit methodology documentation, including: testing approach and templates, work programs, and reporting templates</li><li>Assist in performing risk assessments to identify key business, operational, and financial risks and ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place</li><li>Manage the end-to-end SOX program including scoping, walkthroughs, operating effectiveness testing remediation and reporting</li><li>Assist control owners in understanding how to successfully document and retain evidence of Information Used in Control (IUC) / Information Produced by Entity (IPE)</li><li>Understand Segregation of Duties and support in risk identification, monitoring, mitigation, and remediation</li><li>Analyze SOC 1 (System and Organizational Controls 1) Reports to assess the service organizations internal controls over financial reporting and ability to meet control objectives</li><li>Oversee the execution of audit and advisory reviews, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring agreed-upon audit objectives are met and audit missions are properly managed. Scope includes: control testing, financial audits, operational audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews for all North American business</li><li>Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership through oral presentations and written reports, effectively communicating results, areas of concern, and proposed corrective actions</li><li>Monitor and report on the status of action plans agreed by management, and provide periodic reports on the status of internal audit activities, results, and progress against the annual audit plan</li><li>Coordinate and communicate with the external audit team</li><li>Stay updated with changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and recommend necessary adjustments to internal control systems and processes</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to oversee the design, implementation, and management of advanced infrastructure solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure the organization’s IT systems are secure, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. Based in Wheeling, Illinois, this position offers an opportunity to collaborate across teams and drive technological excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement reliable infrastructure solutions, including on-premises and hybrid server environments.<br>• Administer and optimize network architecture, server systems (Windows and Linux), storage solutions, and disaster recovery plans.<br>• Manage virtualization platforms such as vSphere and vCenter to enhance system performance.<br>• Oversee Active Directory, group policies, and related services to ensure seamless operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with security standards, data protection laws, and industry regulations.<br>• Monitor and analyze system performance, addressing issues promptly to minimize downtime.<br>• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to align infrastructure strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Maintain thorough documentation of system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guidelines.<br>• Provide mentorship and training to the Helpdesk Team to enhance their technical capabilities.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager to lead and optimize our "invoice-to-cash" operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a dynamic team and drive process improvements within a distribution company. The ideal candidate will excel at balancing financial rigor with exceptional customer service while fostering collaboration across departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and oversee the full-cycle accounts receivable operations, including collections, credit, cash application, deductions, and route settlements.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for automation and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with sales and pricing teams to resolve escalated customer issues and close process gaps.</p><p>• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track team progress and ensure accountability.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, making critical decisions on overdue accounts and potential legal actions.</p><p>• Lead and develop a high-performing team by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of accounts receivable metrics to senior leadership.</p><p>• Maintain financial discipline while delivering elite customer service across the "order-to-cash" cycle.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to align strategies and ensure seamless operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include insurance, 401K, vacation and holiday pay and more</p>