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Sr. Financial Analyst

Schaumburg, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $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]. SummaryAs a Senior Financial Analyst, you will provide critical support to our leadership team by transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic and operational decisions. We are looking for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings deep expertise in financial modeling, business intelligence, and the mortgage industry. Essential Duties<ul><li>Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and performance metrics to empower decision-making across the company.</li><li>Build and maintain financial reports, models, and dashboards to monitor sales, profitability, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Analyze internal performance data and broader mortgage market trends to support accurate forecasting and strategic planning.</li><li>Prepare executive and management-level presentations that clearly communicate complex data and business insights.</li><li>Prepare and manage Quarterly Mortgage Call Report (MCR) filings through NMLS, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling to evaluate executive requests, new product developments, opportunity analysis, and margin profitability.</li><li>Implement automation and identify opportunities to streamline processes, increase reporting efficiency, and enhance data accessibility and accuracy.</li><li>Continuously bring forward innovative ideas to improve the company's analytics, decision-making tools, and business insights.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Strong ability to communicate data-driven insights and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Proficient at extracting, integrating, and analyzing data from multiple systems, with the comfort to develop assumptions when necessary.</li><li>Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with both technical and non-technical colleagues.</li><li>Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.</li><li>Excellent time management and attention to detail, with the ability to effectively juggle multiple priorities.</li><li>A self-starter equipped with a growth mindset and the flexibility to adapt to new business needs and technologies.</li></ul>
2026-06-08T18:04:27Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Madison, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
Join one of Robert Half’s top clients — a growing, well-respected organization known for investing in its people, driving innovation, and building a high-performing culture. This Sr. Financial Analyst role is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is expanding strategically and offers strong visibility, meaningful partnership, and long-term career growth. For immediate consideration and more detail, please call Aislynn at 608-716-5643! Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with quarterly forecasting by maintaining financial models, evaluating risks and opportunities, and helping deliver accurate, high-quality forecasts. </li><li>Contribute to monthly close activities, reporting enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and priority projects such as system upgrades, business intelligence tools, and acquisition integrations. </li><li>Analyze business performance against budget and forecast and identify key variances and root causes.</li><li>Support the full planning cycle for annual operating plans, including process coordination, timeline management, scenario modeling, and financial consolidation. </li><li>Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Engineering, to develop plans, monitor results, and explain key business drivers.</li></ul>
2026-05-21T20:38:47Z

Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst

Itasca, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a customer-focused Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst to provide front-line technical support. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is well suited for someone who takes initiative, communicates clearly, and enjoys being the primary point of contact for end-user technology needs. The role supports a Microsoft-based environment and includes hands-on assistance with troubleshooting, software setup, documentation, and daily service desk activities. Responsibilities: • Serve as the first point of contact for employees seeking technical assistance and deliver a thorough, service-oriented support experience. • Respond to and resolve a manageable volume of service requests while staying proactive in identifying user needs and preventing recurring issues. • Troubleshoot desktop, system, and application problems within a Microsoft environment, including Windows-based devices and common business tools. • Install software, configure user workstations, and provide basic technical support for end-user hardware and applications. • Maintain accurate support records, update internal documentation, and ensure ticket details are properly captured in the service desk system. • Track inventory levels for IT equipment and supplies, manage asset-related records, and alert leadership when stock needs replenishment. • Provide first-level support for business applications, including assisting users with issues related to platforms such as Business Central. • Support endpoint management activities and contribute to device administration processes; experience with Intune is considered beneficial.
2026-06-05T21:28:47Z

Controller

North Aurora, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
48.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a strategic Controller to join the team in North Aurora, Illinois on a Contract basis. This high-impact role will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and people-related administration while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, manufacturing or product-based industry experience, and the ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations. Responsibilities: •Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate results and timely completion of all accounting deliverables. •Create and deliver leadership-level financial reporting packages that include operating performance, balance sheet insights, cash activity, and analysis of key variances. •Lead annual planning efforts and ongoing forecasting, while maintaining short-term cash projections to support liquidity and operational decision-making. •Oversee cost accounting practices, inventory valuation, job costing, and landed cost analysis for imported materials and components. •Manage core transactional finance activities such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and banking coordination. •Improve working capital performance by monitoring inventory levels, receivables aging, and cash conversion trends, and recommending corrective actions where needed. •Maintain compliance across tax, audit, and regulatory matters by coordinating with external accounting and advisory partners. •Serve as the internal finance systems lead, strengthening reporting tools, developing KPI dashboards, and improving data accuracy in partnership with operations. •Support employee-related administration by coordinating payroll, benefits, onboarding, offboarding, personnel records, contract labor programs, and multi-state compliance requirements. •Contribute to strategic initiatives by assisting with lender reporting, board meeting materials, margin analysis, pricing decisions, and due diligence activities as needed.
2026-06-08T17:54:14Z

Sr. Accountant

Loves Park, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core financial operations in Rosemont, Illinois. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, delivering timely financial reporting, and helping leadership understand financial performance through clear analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to improve accounting processes while supporting audit and compliance needs. Responsibilities:• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and review account activity to identify trends, discrepancies, and unusual variances.• Oversee general ledger activity by posting and reviewing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and ensuring records remain accurate and complete.• Perform account, bank, and subledger reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.• Support internal and external audit activities by organizing schedules, compiling documentation, and responding to information requests.• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts through financial analysis, cost review, and reporting that supports business planning.• Help maintain compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal financial controls.• Partner with accounting team members to guide daily work, share best practices, and provide support on complex accounting matters.• Recommend and implement improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy, streamline close activities, and enhance overall efficiency.
2026-06-16T00:33:45Z

Sr. Accountant

Hampshire, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for assigned entities in Hampshire, Illinois. This role will manage key close activities, maintain general ledger integrity, and partner with business stakeholders on cash flow visibility and account analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close experience, sound judgment with journal entries and reconciliations, and a proactive approach to improving accuracy across daily accounting activities. Responsibilities:• Lead the month-end close cycle for designated companies, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete.• Maintain general ledger activity by reviewing, updating, and reconciling transactions related to revenue, payroll, and operating costs.• Prepare and record journal entries for accruals, deferrals, prepaid expenses, and other routine accounting adjustments.• Apply consistent account coding practices to support accurate expense reporting and alignment with the established chart of accounts.• Provide oversight to daily and weekly cash application and bank reconciliation work performed by offshore accounting support.• Review short-term cash flow projections and accounts payable coding each week in coordination with member company controllers.• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts such as prepaids, accrued liabilities, and corporate card activity.• Investigate discrepancies, resolve reconciling items, and help strengthen the accuracy of financial data across the close process. Medical, Dental, Vision 401k and paid time off
2026-05-14T19:14:10Z

ERP/CRM Developer

Whitewater, WI
remote
Temporary / Contract
95.00 - 110.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an ERP/CRM Developer to support a higher education organization in Whitewater, Wisconsin with a PeopleSoft Student Financials tuition implementation. This Long-term Contract position focuses on building and enhancing technical solutions that support tuition assessment, student billing, and financial accuracy throughout the student lifecycle. The role will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver configuration, development, integration, and testing support for a successful module rollout. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain PeopleSoft Student Financials solutions with a focus on tuition processing and related billing functions. • Configure tuition calculation logic to align with academic terms, residency status, credit loads, and institutional fee structures. • Create and enhance technical components using PeopleCode, Application Engine, and other PeopleSoft development tools to meet project needs. • Collaborate with functional partners to convert business objectives into reliable technical designs and system enhancements. • Support data conversion efforts, test execution, issue analysis, and resolution of defects during implementation activities. • Build and maintain integrations between PeopleSoft and connected external platforms, including payment and campus-related systems. • Monitor system performance and data quality to improve the reliability of tuition and billing operations. • Prepare technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to internal teams following implementation milestones.
2026-06-04T19:48:43Z

Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server / PostgreSQL / AWS

Naperville, IL
onsite
Temporary to Hire
47.50 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We’re hiring a Senior Database Administrator to support and optimize enterprise data environments. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can drive performance, reliability, and scalability across SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and AWS platforms while contributing to modernization and automation initiatives. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage and optimize SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and related database environments</li><li>Ensure high availability, reliability, and disaster recovery readiness</li><li>Troubleshoot and improve performance through query tuning, indexing, and workload analysis</li><li>Design and maintain database objects including schemas, stored procedures, and data models</li><li>Translate business requirements into scalable database solutions in partnership with stakeholders</li><li>Support cloud and on-prem database migrations and modernization efforts</li><li>Oversee backup, recovery, and data protection strategies</li><li>Implement monitoring and improve visibility into database performance and health</li><li>Automate routine tasks using scripting tools and improve operational efficiency</li></ul>
2026-06-01T16:48:46Z

Accounting Manager

Mcfarland, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Madison is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead all finance and accounting operations for a construction company on the east side. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both transactional accounting and strategic financial oversight. Preferred experience will include strong construction accounting experience, including a deep understanding of AIA billing. For consideration, please apply with your most up to date resume and call 608-716-5643! Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee the full finance and accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.</li><li>Manage and review AIA billing processes, ensuring accurate application billing, lien waiver support, and timely customer invoicing.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and provide leadership with meaningful analysis on company performance, job profitability, and cash flow.</li><li>Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project costs, budgets, work-in-progress schedules, and contract performance.</li><li>Maintain internal controls, ensure compliance with accounting policies, and support external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Lead cash management, forecasting, and budgeting efforts while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and support business growth.</li></ul>
2026-06-09T13:08:43Z

Senior Staff Accountant

Elk Grove Village, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
Excellent opportunity with company in growth mode with advancement and professional development in the Chicago land area Hybrid - 3x week onsite Seeking an experienced Accountant for a direct-hire role in the Chicagoland area.Senior Staff AccountantPosition OverviewAn expanding organization in Illinois is seeking an accounting specialist to manage day-to-day operations and lead critical financial cycles. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment focused on operational excellence. This individual will partner with multiple teams, drive process improvements, and maintain highly accurate financial records.Key Qualifications<ul><li>Experience: Proven track record leading the month-end close process independently.</li><li>Core Skills: Deep expertise in journal entries and general ledger maintenance.</li><li>Location: Must be located in or commutable to the Chicagoland area.</li></ul>Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Financial Closures: Lead month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, and perform deep-dive account reconciliations.</li><li>Reporting: Compile financial data and assemble comprehensive reporting packages for leadership review.</li><li>Ledger Management: Oversee general ledger work, review corporate card expenses, and confirm appropriate account coding.</li><li>Transactional Operations: Manage accounts payable processing, invoice entry, payment coordination, and vendor statement reconciliation.</li><li>Receivables & Billing: Record customer billing activity, apply incoming payments, and maintain accurate receivable balances.</li><li>Platform Reconciliation: Review transaction activity from external payment and sales platforms, reconcile discrepancies, and post entries.</li><li>Intercompany Accounting: Enter intercompany transactions and reconcile multi-entity balances on a recurring basis.</li><li>Operational Analysis: Generate recurring reports for internal teams, including revenue tracking and commission support.</li><li>Audit & Tax: Support audit requests, prepare tax-related workpapers, handle compliance notices, and document internal accounting procedures.</li></ul>Benefits include 401K, insurance, vacation and holiday pay and more
2026-06-04T20:04:10Z

Tax Accountant

Elgin, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32.36 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Tax Accountant to join a growing construction-focused organization in Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage tax compliance, support month-end activities, and help maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment. The role begins fully onsite and may offer a hybrid schedule after the initial onboarding period, based on business needs. This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to core accounting operations with room to expand responsibilities over time. Responsibilities: • Manage sales and use tax compliance from preparation through submission across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities. • Complete recurring tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis while ensuring timely and accurate reporting. • Reconcile tax-related accounts, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies through research and analysis. • Maintain fixed asset records by tracking acquisitions, disposals, and related accounting treatment. • Evaluate spending transactions to determine whether they should be capitalized or recorded as operating expenses in line with company policy. • Post and allocate cash receipts to the appropriate customer records or general ledger accounts. • Support the integrity of the general ledger by maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, and analyzing account activity. • Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations and contribute to an efficient month-end close cycle. • Review overhead and other expense accounts to improve classification accuracy and ensure proper financial reporting. • Assist in determining the correct accounting treatment for new transactions and prepare supporting entries as needed.
2026-05-14T14:34:11Z

Payroll Administrator

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 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. Key Responsibilities The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul>
2026-06-10T01:38:44Z

Payroll Administrator

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000-85,000 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]. Key Responsibilities The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates. <ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul>
2026-06-10T01:04:06Z