4 results for Entry Level Accountant in Rockford, IL

Tax Accountant

Lake Geneva, WI
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Permanent
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Tax Accountant to join our team in the legal industry, located in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The Tax Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of a variety of federal and state income tax returns, implementing tax-planning strategies, and conducting tax-related research. You will also handle tasks related to trust accounting, estate and gift tax returns, and various bookkeeping and billing activities. 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. Responsibilities: • Prepare a variety of federal and state income tax returns focusing on Forms 1041, 1065, and 990-PF.• Implement tax-planning strategies to optimize client's tax position.• Conduct tax-related research to keep up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations.• Review and process payments for quarterly estimated taxes.• Participate in the firm's trust accounting practice when necessary.• Prepare estate and gift tax returns in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.• Perform a broad range of bookkeeping and billing activities to ensure accurate financial records.• Work with various accounting software systems for efficient and accurate tax preparation and bookkeeping.• Handle increased workloads during busy tax filing seasons, ensuring all deadlines are met.• Maintain professional knowledge and skills in areas of tax compliance and planning.
2026-02-10T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Williams Bay, WI
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Permanent
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Lake Geneva, WI. This role will focus on ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while driving improvements in accounting processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset to support financial decision-making and reporting. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review month-end financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.• Conduct thorough reconciliations of balance sheets during month-end processes.• Post journal entries accurately and on time, including adjustments for accruals, prepaids, and other financial transactions.• Partner with teams across the organization to identify reporting requirements and implement process improvements using technology.• Analyze financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.• Assist in the development of financial forecasts and annual budgets by evaluating past trends and current performance.• Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.• Lead initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy through process optimization and technology adoption.
2026-03-09T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Janesville, WI
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Temporary
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Janesville, Wisconsin. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing financial transactions and ensuring accuracy in accounts payable processes. This position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining efficient workflows. Responsibilities: • Process and reconcile invoices with accuracy and attention to detail. • Ensure timely and accurate entry of financial data into the accounting system. • Perform account reconciliations to verify and resolve discrepancies. • Manage check runs, including preparation and distribution. • Code invoices properly to align with organizational standards and procedures. • Utilize tools such as Microsoft Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP for accounts payable tasks. • Collaborate with internal teams to address invoice-related issues and inquiries. • Maintain organized records of transactions and documentation for auditing purposes. • Monitor and adhere to deadlines for invoice approvals and payments. • Support the implementation and integration of new accounting processes or systems as required.
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Cost Accountant

Saint Charles, IL
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Temporary
42 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team on a contract basis near Naperville, Illinois. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in cost accounting, analytical expertise, and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in analyzing costs, improving processes, and contributing to financial forecasting efforts. Responsibilities:• Analyze margin reports to identify trends and provide actionable insights.• Manage cost accounting processes, including cost of goods sold calculations and supply chain analysis.• Contribute to forecasting efforts by preparing accurate financial projections.• Assess current procedures and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.• Support general accounting functions and ensure compliance with financial standards.• Conduct in-depth cost analysis to determine cost drivers and optimize profitability.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address supply chain and manufacturing cost challenges.• Develop and maintain standard cost accounting systems to streamline operations.• Prepare detailed financial reports and present findings to stakeholders.• Monitor and evaluate financial performance metrics to ensure alignment with business goals.
2026-02-27T00:00:00Z