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32 results for Accountant Assistant in Schaumburg, IL

Bookkeeper
  • Libertyville, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 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>What You'll Do</strong></p><p> The primary purpose of this role is to effectively, efficiently, and ethically manage financial records, support tax preparation, and engage with clients as needed.</p><ul><li><strong>Bookkeeping & General Ledger:</strong> Maintain accurate and timely financial records by recording all transactions with proper categorization. Ensure daily reconciliation of entries and uphold a clean, organized, and up-to-date general ledger.</li><li><strong>Accounts Payable & Receivable:</strong> Manage accounts payable, process invoices, and ensure timely payments. Handle accounts receivable, including invoicing clients and monitoring collections.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for management review.</li><li><strong>Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations:</strong> Perform daily reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts to ensure all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved promptly.</li><li><strong>Tax Preparation Support:</strong> Assist with the preparation and filing of various tax returns (e.g., federal, state, local) by gathering necessary financial documents and ensuring all required information is complete and accurate.</li><li><strong>Payroll Processing:</strong> Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for clients, including calculating wages, deductions, and benefits, and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p> </p>
  • 2025-11-12T16:18:48Z
Office and Facilities Manager
  • Evanston, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 20.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Ensure the Finance and Operations Director is kept abreast of all aspects of the office and facilities department.</li><li>Serve as the primary contact for all office and facility related issues and needs.</li><li>Assist with regular review and updates to office and facilities policies and procedures.</li><li>Manage employee relations, staff projects, assignments, and responsibilities.</li><li>In collaboration with the Finance and Operations Director, evaluate the need for additional services, staffing, training, and other support to fulfill agency and department needs.</li><li>Maintain and update office certification and licensures related to facilities to stay compliant with the laws and regulations set by State grantees and Insurance payers. </li><li>Leads and plans in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations, and conferences.</li><li>Serves on Staff and Client Development Committee, the Staff and Agency Events and Celebrations Committee, the Safety Committee, and other committees and projects as assigned by the Finance and Operations Director.</li><li>Works closely with the Finance and Operations Director and the Human Resources Manager in providing financial support and expertise to functions such as Payroll, and Accounts Receivable.</li><li>Maintain office inventory and supplies, including equipment inventory and process orders with necessary approvals.</li><li>Maintains hard and electronic forms and documents, policy and procedure manuals, shared drive files, and other key documents for the organization.</li><li>Works closely with Human Resources in On-Boarding new employees and making sure they are informed of necessary training, licensing, and policy requirements throughout their employment.</li><li>Oversee the storage and destruction of records and documents according to agency policy, including employee personal files and provide timely reminders of upcoming compliance issues.</li><li>Serve as record keeper and note taker for All Staff meetings, Committee meetings, and other meetings/events as assigned.</li><li>Manage vendor relations and onboard vendors to A/P system.</li><li>Ensure vendors and contractors invoices are received, reviewed and processed timely.</li><li>Process all mail received and process donation checks as per agency policy.</li><li>Continuously evaluate process and systems to bring efficiency in the agency operations</li><li>Supervise administrative support staff, delegates responsibilities as appropriate, and tasks are completed accurately and timely.</li><li>Send staff reminders for official updates on agency closures, and any other important news and updates.</li><li>Manage and covers front desk in absence of administrative assistants M-F 7a – 3p.</li><li>Assist with planning and preparation for agency open house events.</li><li>Work alongside Director Finance and Operations on projects and systems implementations as assigned. </li></ul>
  • 2025-11-18T22:28:49Z
Billing Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours</li><li>Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s)</li><li>Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements</li><li>Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts</li><li>Submits budgets per client requirements</li><li>Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Skills/Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills</li><li>Working knowledge of various Ebilling platforms, including: ASCENT, LSS, TyMetrix, Legal-X, Legal Tracker, etc.</li><li>Working knowledge of PCLaw or similar billing application</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure, i.e., managing conflicting and fluctuating deadlines, and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks of equal urgency and importance with minimal supervision</li><li>Experience in effective problem-solving, actively using sound judgment in decision-making processes</li><li>Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly, in a mature and responsible manner conducive to the position</li><li>Effective communication skills, including the ability to be courteous in handling situations patiently and tactfully, with all audiences including partners, associates, staff and external clients and vendors</li><li>Experience with troubleshooting minor technology issues, including hardware and software</li><li>Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-13T16:48:42Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Wheaton, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p>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.<strong>                                   </strong></p><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><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-12T15:39:29Z
Tax Senior
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this hybrid position is $95,000-$115,000 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><strong><u>Position Detail</u></strong></p><ul><li>Review/Prepare tax returns for Partnerships (1065), and S and C-corps (1120), Individuals (1040) and others, as assigned.</li><li>Handle routine client tax questions, research tax issues, and work with clients to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance.</li><li>Assist in tax field exams and any tax notice resolutions.</li><li>Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.</li><li>Assist with training and developing staff and interns.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-29T15:04:36Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to oversee and manage all aspects of payroll processing and related activities for a multi-state organization. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations, maintaining compliance with regulations, and managing Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). The ideal candidate will bring a strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 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>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll, ensuring accurate data transfers and timely submission to the payroll support team.</p><p>• Enter payroll changes, resolve discrepancies, and ensure all timesheets are accurate and complete.</p><p>• Manage various payments, including bonuses, reimbursements for development activities, and tuition reimbursements, while ensuring timely tracking and processing.</p><p>• Administer garnishments and other state-specific payroll deductions, ensuring compliance with local regulations.</p><p>• Calculate and process payments for new hires, terminations, and any required adjustments to regular payroll.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute manual checks for special cases, such as incentives, terminations, and corrections due to payroll errors.</p><p>• Oversee electronic timekeeping systems, provide training to team members, and ensure accurate time tracking.</p><p>• Conduct year-end payroll tasks, such as reconciling non-cash payments and ensuring annual earnings are accurately reported.</p><p>• Support HR functions by maintaining accurate employee data, generating reports, and assisting with audits.</p><p>• Collaborate with management and employees to address payroll-related inquiries, including questions about paystubs, W-2 forms, and timecard reporting.</p>
  • 2025-11-03T18:24:04Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 49.40 - 57.20 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this long-term contract position, you will manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multi-state operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in payroll systems and regulations while contributing to the success of our organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and manage full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Handle payroll for a workforce of over 500 employees, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now and Workday Payroll systems to process employee payments and maintain records.<br>• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare and submit payroll reports, including tax filings and compliance documentation.<br>• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and seamless payroll operations.<br>• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and deductions.<br>• Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.<br>• Perform audits of payroll data to identify and correct errors.<br>• Assist in special payroll projects and process improvements as needed.
  • 2025-10-23T13:58:56Z
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