17 results for Entry Level Internal Auditor Corporate Accounting in Rockford Il
Finance Leader<p>Robert Half's Madison team is working with a thriving firm in their search for a Finance Leader. This executive role is pivotal in driving financial strategy, overseeing asset performance, and managing a broad scope of responsibilities essential to the company’s success. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years strong finance experience, ideally with some past leadership experience. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company while managing a broad, impactful scope of financial and operational responsibilities! For consideration and more detail please apply with your most up to date resume and call 608-716-5643. This is an onsite role located in Madison! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of asset performance, including financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis</li><li>Ensure effective cash management processes.</li><li>Supervise corporate accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting, audits, and tax return preparation</li><li>Conduct corporate financial reviews </li><li>Play a lead role in strategic financial planning to support business growth and long-term goals</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for investor-related matters, handling random investor requests and maintaining strong relationships with private note holders</li><li>Oversee IT transitions by implementing new methodologies and procedures to streamline operations and improve efficiencies</li><li>Manage active claims, facilitate policy renewals, and oversee insurance reporting to mitigate risk and ensure compliance</li><li>Ensure thorough and timely reporting across all assigned areas, aligning with legal and operational requirements</li></ul>Tax Director/Manager - Corporate<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Tax Director/Manager - As part of a growing Wealth Management firm, you will have the responsibility to oversee all aspects of corporate tax compliance, including interaction with the IRS, leading tax audits, and aiding in the development of policies and procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary: $170,000 - $200,000, plus potential bonus and 401K</p><p>Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, company paid Life and A& D insurance</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage partnership tax compliance processes.</p><p>• Coordinate and lead tax audits to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Assist in the interaction with the IRS to resolve issues and queries.</p><p>• Contribute to the development and implementation of tax policies and procedures.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting tax data.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of all corporate tax activities.</p><p>• Identify and implement strategies for corporate tax compliance improvement.</p><p>• Oversee the process of responding to IRS inquiries and audits.</p><p>• Ensure the company's adherence to tax laws and regulations.</p><p>• Work closely with other departments to ensure integrated and efficient tax strategies.</p>Accounting Manager<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Manager in the Rockford / Loves Park area. In this role, you will oversee all accounting operations and supervise the staff, while also implementing process improvements and controls for efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>The CFO is seeking a top tier accounting professional to groom for future promotion.</p><p>The company offers full benefits - medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays and 401K</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Oversee the entire accounting operations, ensuring all functions are carried out effectively</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and ensure its accuracy</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements regularly</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process efficiently</p><p>• Supervise the accounting staff and ensure their performance meets the company's standards</p><p>• Implement effective budgeting and forecasting strategies</p><p>• Optimize accounting processes for improved efficiencies</p><p>• Ensure all controls are in place and followed to maintain the integrity of financial data</p><p>• Utilize accounting software systems and tools such as ADP - Financial Services, BlackLine, Concur, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning for efficient operations</p><p>• Handle accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) effectively</p><p>• Conduct regular auditing and billing functions</p><p>• Manage the preparation of financial statements and month-end close</p>Cost Accountant<p>Cost Accountant needed in Fort Atkinson area for a well-established food manufacturing company! Reporting to the Controller, the Cost Accountant will prepare multiple analysis and variance reports, track inventory flow, participate in preparing annual budgets, and prepare month-end journal entries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and have 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment. This is an onsite position.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For consideration and more detail on the role please call Jon Wright at 608-338-1052 or connect with me on LinkedIn (Jon Wright) and send me a message there!</strong></p>Controller<p>Robert Half is looking for a Controller for a client in the western suburbs. In this role, you will have a crucial part in managing financial operations, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and overseeing accurate financial reporting. This position holds a key leadership role within the finance team, supporting the VP of Finance with insights and analysis to drive business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Oversee the accounting department, ensuring operations run efficiently and adhere to financial policies.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver financial statements and reports in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Perform analysis of variances to explain key differences between budgeted, prior periods, and actual results, providing insights to the VP of Finance.</p><p>• Review financial statements for discrepancies and ensure accuracy before presenting findings to the VP of Finance.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with US and Group accounting policies, company policies, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Proactively monitor suppliers, customers and other working capital items, and manage daily cash flows.</p><p>• Manage the compliance of various taxes, including state and federal income taxes, sales taxes, and use taxes.</p><p>• Support corporate and sales tax compliance, including tax journal preparation and coordination with third-party advisors.</p><p>• Implement, maintain and improve internal financial controls to enhance accuracy and mitigate risks.</p><p>• Continuously optimize accounting processes to improve efficiency, supporting the VP of Finance in improving financial operations.</p><p>• Prepare and review thorough balance sheet reconciliations to verify account accuracy.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors in the year-end audit process, supporting the VP of Finance and Group Financial Controller.</p><p>• Oversee accounting for stock and revaluations in line with company policies.</p><p>• Participate or lead special projects to enhance financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers a salary range of $140-160K plus bonus and comes with the following benefits: </p><ul><li>Medical – BCBS</li><li>Dental – BCBS</li><li>Vision</li><li>Short Term Disability</li><li>Voluntary benefits such as accidental and hospital insurance.</li><li>401k plan with a 4% match. </li><li>Vacation 15 paid days annually, prorated on the first year. </li><li>8 holidays. </li></ul><p>If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.</p>Controller<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Controller to join our team, based in Rockford, IL. As a Controller, your primary function will be to manage the financial activities of our organization, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all areas of finance and accounting. This role requires a hands-on approach and a forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to create and execute strategies that will drive our organization forward.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range is $110,000 - $140,000. The client offers insurance benefits, paid time off, vacation pay and 401K</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Efficiently process all financial activities including reporting, budgeting, and forecasting</p><p>• Manage daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</p><p>• Supervise the weekly payroll process to ensure accuracy</p><p>• Manage and maintain accurate fixed asset entries and records</p><p>• Balance and maintain the general ledger with up-to-date entries</p><p>• Implement controls and budgets to mitigate risk and increase return on investments</p><p>• Develop and maintain a standardized system of accounting records and techniques</p><p>• Conduct internal audits to assess the financial status of the organization</p><p>• Ensure the organization's compliance with federal and state regulations</p><p>• Act as the primary contact for external auditors</p><p>• Manage and report all tax responsibilities on a monthly and quarterly basis</p><p>• Collaborate with the sales team and owners to identify and prioritize sales strategies that will drive profitable growth</p>Corporate Controller<ul><li>Bachelors in Accounting/Finance</li><li>CPA a must</li><li>8+ Years of Accounting Supervisory experience</li><li>Manufacturing and PE a plus</li><li>Strong working knowledge of GAAP</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p><ul><li>Health, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance.</li><li>Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.</li><li>Retirement savings plan (401(k) or equivalent).</li><li>Professional development opportunities.</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Short- and long-term disability</li></ul><p><br></p>Tax Accountant<p>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.</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><br></p><p>• Prepare a variety of federal and state income tax returns focusing on Forms 1041, 1065, and 990-PF.</p><p>• Implement tax-planning strategies to optimize client's tax position.</p><p>• Conduct tax-related research to keep up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations.</p><p>• Review and process payments for quarterly estimated taxes.</p><p>• Participate in the firm's trust accounting practice when necessary.</p><p>• Prepare estate and gift tax returns in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</p><p>• Perform a broad range of bookkeeping and billing activities to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Work with various accounting software systems for efficient and accurate tax preparation and bookkeeping.</p><p>• Handle increased workloads during busy tax filing seasons, ensuring all deadlines are met.</p><p>• Maintain professional knowledge and skills in areas of tax compliance and planning.</p>Accounts Receivable Manager<p><strong>Let's talk Accounts Receivable- new Manager opportunity available in Verona! </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our Robert Half Madison team is in search of a strong AR Manager near Verona. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily and monthly activities of the accounts receivable function. The selected candidate will also be responsible for managing implementation and process improvement projects that impact the accounts receivable area. Hybrid schedule available with great benefits! Please apply with your most up to date resume and call Aislynn at 608-716-5643 for consideration. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the processing of daily and monthly accounts receivable activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Handle exceptions and troubleshoot problem cases in the accounts receivable function.</li><li>Review and manage various daily and monthly bank activities, including cash and credit card receipts, credit card fees, and cash transfers.</li><li>Initiate cash transfers between banks and accounts to manage cash levels.</li><li>Monitor and update outstanding check registers to ensure accurate records.</li><li>Assist in the month-end close process, preparing or reviewing schedules and journal entries related to cash, credit card receivables, and accounts receivable.</li><li>Supervise direct reports, acting as the primary resource for questions and troubleshooting.</li><li>Serve as the lead finance representative for implementations and projects impacting accounts receivable and consumer payments.</li><li>Assess current processes and implement best practices to gain efficiencies and reduce cost.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with other teams to drive results and achieve company goals.</li></ul><p><br></p>Staff Accountant<p>We are looking to add a Staff Accountant to our expanding team in Naperville, Illinois, United States. As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for handling various tasks related to accounting, such as AIA G702 and G703 billing, payroll processing, invoice entry, and assisting with month-end close and reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p><br></p><p>• Handling AIA G702 and G703 billing procedures in an accurate and timely manner</p><p>• Regularly processing certified payroll reports to ensure all data is up-to-date</p><p>• Entering invoices into QuickBooks with precision and efficiency</p><p>• Assisting in the month-end close processes to maintain financial accuracy</p><p>• Conducting reconciliations to ensure all accounting data aligns</p><p>• Maintaining an organized system of records for all accounting-related documents</p><p>• Addressing and resolving any issues or discrepancies related to accounting processes</p><p>• Assisting other team members in accounting tasks as needed</p><p>• Keeping up-to-date with industry changes and updates in accounting procedures</p><p>• Ensuring all tasks and responsibilities are performed in compliance with company policies and regulations.</p>Remote Tax Manager<p><strong><u>TAX MANAGER OPPORTUNITY!</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are in search of a Tax Manager to join an established but growing organization (HQ in Madison). The Tax Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing our tax planning strategies, ensuring compliance with tax legislation, and managing the tax team. This role has the opportunity to be<strong> FULLY REMOTE</strong>, yes <strong>FULLY REMOTE </strong>and is open to candidates anywhere in the US<strong>. </strong>To be considered, a candidate <strong><u>must </u></strong>be a CPA, have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and experience with QuickBooks. If you meet these requirements and have a passion for tax, please call Aislynn at 608-716-5643 or connect with me on LinkedIn. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and confirm the accurate reviewing and submission of local and national tax returns.</li><li>Collaboratively work with clients to create and execute effective tax planning methods.</li><li>Constantly collaborate with leadership and tax team members to improve and establish processes for the tax department.</li><li>Prepare replies and schedules for income tax inspections.</li><li>Stay informed about updates in tax legislation and help management in devising response strategies where required.</li><li>Inform team members and management about significant tax issues and legislative amendments.</li><li>Nourish and develop relationships across tax and accounting roles to improve client service.</li><li>Oversee the tax team members to guarantee accurate completion of tax returns.</li><li> Develop robust relationships with clients and deliver outstanding customer service.</li><li>Mentor and supervise the tax team to encourage their career development.</li></ul>Senior Accountant<p>Robert Half is looking for a Senior Accountant for a client in the western suburbs. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing and executing a variety of accounting functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy across our operations. You will also be contributing to our financial growth by taking ownership of crucial accounting tasks. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Execute account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts, identifying discrepancies and resolving them promptly</p><p>• Effectively process and accrue monthly intercompany recharges</p><p>• Maintain monthly intercompany reconciliations meticulously</p><p>• Prepare and scrutinize monthly business unit consolidated financial statements, analyzing deviations to prior year and budget</p><p>• Generate journal entries in support of month-end close</p><p>• Assist in annual audit process by preparing supporting workpapers</p><p>• Undertake ad hoc reporting and analysis as required</p><p>• Use your analytical skills to interpret complex financial data</p><p>• Leverage your strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills</p><p>• Manage workload and prioritize responsibilities effectively with your organizational skills</p><p>• Independently evaluate pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options when managing complexity</p><p>• Optimize work processes by separating and combining activities into an efficient workflow.</p><p><br></p><p>This role offers a salary range of $80,000-$100,000 and comes with a full benefit package including:</p><ul><li>Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance</li><li>401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan</li><li>Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays</li><li>Tuition assistance</li></ul><p> If interested, please contact Brian Keating at 331-264-5688.</p>Staff Accountant - hybrid<p>HYBRID - Accountant - 35 hours a week - 2 days on site a week - Great work /life balance for a wonderful client with 20 day CTO and fantastic medical, dental, significant 401k contributions</p><p><br></p><p>For more information: email your resume to [email protected] or 630-368-1175</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>This offer challenge and interesting opportunity to learn and grow. You can record daily cash transaction, monthly bank reconciliations, Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations to support month-end close. Supports reimbursement submissions. Processing midsize payroll . Have to handle employee conversations regarding questions about payroll. This person will be responsible for 401k funding. You will have to look at Funding to make sure it is correct. Excel spreadsheet v look ups and pivot tables, CSV uploads for fidelity and bank transactions. Excel format restrictive. This is a department of 13 people. They are on ADP workforce now comprehensive.</p><ul><li>Record banking and investment activity, including bank reconciliations, preparation of journal entries and related reports.</li><li>Support monthly reimbursement submissions for grant activities.</li><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations to support month end close.</li><li>Prepare worksheets and schedules to support analysis of monthly budget to actual variances.</li><li>Prepare assigned analyses and schedules to support audit and tax return preparation. Serve as backup to other team members.</li><li>Review bi-weekly payroll using the ADP system.</li><li>Respond to staff requests for information or assistance.</li><li><strong> </strong>Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations to support month-end close.</li><li>Records daily cash transaction and monthly bank reconciliations.</li><li>Review payroll processing, utilizing the ADP system, to include benefit funding and submission of payroll related returns. </li><li>Supports reimbursement submissions for grant activities</li></ul>Sr. Accountant<p> (hybrid 2 day - 3 days a week )Sr. Accountant looking for a quality of life great team that is down to earth with excellent benefits The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for coordinating budgeting, forecasting, payroll responsibilities along with resolving issues and preparing monthly cash flow forecasts. The role is based in Naperville, Illinois, 60563, United States and it offers an engaging opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to demonstrate their problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, and payroll processing skills </p><p><br></p><p>To apply to this position : email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle at 630-368-1175 </p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include bonus, medical, dental, 401k, strong vacation and holiday pay </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Critical thinking skills, Budgeting, forecasting a must</p><p>• Prepare detailed analyses to support the annual budget and periodic forecast preparation.</p><p>• manage issue resolution for positive pay and be point person for bank for .</p><p>• Improve the process of cash forecasting </p><p>• Process bi-weekly payroll using the ADP system and serve as backup for the association payroll on the off week.</p><p>• Respond promptly to staff requests for information or assistance.</p><p>• Serve as backup to other team members in the accounting department.</p><p>• Prepare and process ad-hoc requests and special projects as needed.</p><p>• Take on other duties as assigned.</p>ControllerWe are on the lookout for a meticulous Controller to join our team in the industry at our location in Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States. The Controller will be instrumental in overseeing the preparation, analysis, and distribution of consolidated financial statements and managing accounting processes. You will collaborate with management to achieve company performance metrics, including expense management and job profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the accounting and reporting functions on a day-to-day basis, including the supervision of the accounting staff team.<br>• Ensure accurate, timely, and relevant financial reporting through the management of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.<br>• Spearhead annual insurance evaluations and renewal processes for all liability, property and casualty, and workers’ compensation insurance to guarantee the most cost-effective insurance strategies.<br>• Maintain responsibility for the oversight of information systems hardware, networking, and software services in coordination with third-party IT service providers.<br>• Develop and evaluate cost accounting structures for all business areas, pinpoint inefficiencies, and collaborate with department managers to enforce cost improvements.<br>• Document and sustain workflow and processes for all Finance and Accounting functions, including the evaluation and maintenance of the proper systems and control environment for all entities.<br>• Implement budgetary controls and provide financial analytics around all areas of financial, cost, production, operational and budgetary reporting.<br>• Enhance the efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of all accounting functions and internal controls, including purchasing/accounts payable, billing/accounts receivable, cost accounting, financial reporting, etc.<br>• Deliver monthly reporting of all company financial results by the 10th of the month following, including G/L and account reconciliations, fixed asset analyses, inventory evaluations, comparative and budgetary financial analysis, banking and cash flow, and Leadership Team reporting.Project Accountant<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting has partnered with a well-established and growing Construction/Real Estate company in the Madison area in search of a Project Accountant. In this role, you will be handling various accounting tasks, including account reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, AIA billing, and general ledger management. For immediate consideration please contact Dane Nelson @ 608-716-5791. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Perform account reconciliations promptly and accurately</p><p>• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy</p><p>• Manage general ledger activities and maintain accurate records</p><p>• Execute bank reconciliations to verify our financial transactions</p><p>• Prepare and enter journal entries into the accounting system</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for various financial tasks and reporting</p><p>• Ensure proper execution of month end close procedures</p><p>• Work with NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP accounting software to manage financial data</p><p>• Facilitate AIA billing processes in accordance with industry standards</p><p>• Oversee contracts and manage accounting for construction projects.</p>Controller (Plant)<p>We are seeking a Controller (Plant) for our operations based in Aurora, Illinois. The individual will be a pivotal part of our team, overseeing the financial management of two locations. This role predominantly operates in the Construction and Manufacturing industry and will revolve around cost accounting, inventory accounting, forecasting, cash management, and team management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee and manage cost accounting processes across two locations</p><p>• Handle month-end closing procedures and inventory accounting</p><p>• Develop and implement effective forecasting techniques to optimize business operations</p><p>• Manage cash flow and ensure efficient utilization of resources</p><p>• Lead a team of 5, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment</p><p>• Leverage your skills in Manufacturing Cost Accounting and Inventory Accounting</p><p>• Utilize Sage Timberline software to streamline accounting processes</p><p>• Employ Microsoft Excel for data organization and analysis</p><p>• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies</p><p><br></p><p>Pay: $120K - $140k, bonus eligible</p><p>Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K</p>