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166 results for Accounting Specialist in Schaumburg Il

Accounting Specialist <p>We are in the search for an Accounting Specialist for a Racine, WI area organization. As an Accounting Specialist, your role will encompass a multitude of functions within the accounting sector. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our customer accounts, as well as handling account reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Handle full cycle accounts payable operations</p><p>• Manage accounts receivable and billing processes</p><p>• Conduct account reconciliations to ensure accurate record keeping</p><p>• Respond to and resolve customer inquiries related to their accounts</p><p>• Perform journal entries as part of the accounting procedures</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for various accounting tasks</p><p>• Manage collections process and follow up on overdue accounts</p><p>• Undertake additional duties as assigned to support the accounting team</p> Accounts Payable Specialist We are in the market for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team located in Downers Grove, Illinois. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, your primary role will be to manage the processing of invoices through an automated ERP system (APA), manage vendor maintenance, and oversee accruals and reconciliations. You will also be expected to provide excellent customer service to both vendors and internal teams. This position offers a short term contract employment opportunity. <br> Responsibilities: • Efficient processing of automated invoices using the ERP (APA) system • Management and updates of vendor maintenance • Overseeing accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting • Conducting account reconciliations to maintain accurate records • Providing exceptional customer service to both vendors and internal teams • Collaborating with finance teams to ensure payments are made on time and issues are resolved • Assisting in optimizing AP process improvements and system • Use of Accounting Software Systems and ADP - Financial Services to facilitate work • Applying knowledge of Account Coding in daily operations • Utilizing skills in Accrual Accounting and Auditing to keep accurate records <br> The salary range for this position is $28 to $32 an hour. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Accounts Payable Specialist <p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Efficiently manage payable processes within the company.</p><p>• Accurately process invoices using QuickBooks and Yardi software systems.</p><p>• Proactively resolve discrepancies by reconciling vendor statements.</p><p>• Prepare and process multiple modes of payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire transfers.</p><p>• Maintain detail oriented relationships with vendors, responding to their inquiries in a timely manner.</p><p>• Contribute to the month-end close processes by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper coding and approval of invoices.</p><p>• Assist with various projects and analysis when required.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to support accounting functions and data entry tasks.</p><p>• Oversee the check processing system to ensure accuracy and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is 30 to 32. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information.</p> AR Specialist <p><em>The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 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>Job Description:</strong>              </p><p> </p><p>The A/R Specialist will manage the timely and accurate collection of customer receivables for the Organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection, processing, and reconciliation of outstanding receivables. position supports the Company’s objectives through building relationships with customers, working cross-functionally with departments and monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor the accurate and timely generation of customer invoices, ensuring compliance with established billing policies and procedures.</li><li>Review and verify the accuracy of invoices and other billing documents.</li><li>Maintain consistent communication with contact(s) at customer to ensure prompt payment and resolve any outstanding payment issues.</li><li>Reconciliation of assigned customer accounts to identify and address discrepancies or variances.</li><li>Investigate and resolve customer inquiries related to billing discrepancies or account issues.</li><li>Prepare and maintain accounts receivable reporting, including aging analysis and collection forecasts.</li><li>Monitor and track customer payment trends, identifying potential risks and opportunities for process improvement.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities as needed, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.</li><li>Stay up to date with industry best practices and regulations related to accounts receivable and billing. </li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p> Collections Specialist <p>We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Collections Specialist in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves managing a portfolio of delinquent accounts and ensuring the resolution of outstanding balances. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Engage in regular communication with clients through phone, email, and written correspondence to collect outstanding balances.</p><p>• Oversee and manage a portfolio of delinquent accounts with a focus on ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.</p><p>• Collaborate with legal professionals to ensure all collections processes are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Negotiate settlements or payment plans in line with the firm's policies and legal guidelines.</p><p>• Utilize Juris software</p><p>• Administer billing functions and claims, and answer inbound calls as part of the collections process.</p> Accounts Receivable Specialist <p>Our client is looking for a dedicated and experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to enhance our team. This role is crucial for ensuring timely collections and managing billing processes in line with project contracts. This is a contract-to-hire position and can move quickly!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Construction industry background is a must!!</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>● Efficient collection of payments and managing accounts receivable activities.</p><p>● Experienced in working with and producing waivers.</p><p>● Collaborate with accounting departments to secure payment from clients, including obtaining necessary sub-tier waivers.</p><p>● Maintain electronic AR job folders, resolve billing disputes, and achieve collection goals.</p><p>● Invoice all projects accurately, including change orders, and report AR aging to management.</p><p>● Prepare payouts for vendors based on amount received from client’s</p> Staff Accountant <p>We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Downers Grove, Illinois. This role primarily involves overseeing the financial close process and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards. As a Staff Accountant, you will also be expected to mentor entry level team members and work collaboratively with various teams to drive efficiency and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the month-end and year-end financial close process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and review of complex journal entries and reconciliations for key accounts</p><p>• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses</p><p>• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance controls</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls</p><p>• Mentor entry level accounting staff and provide guidance for detail-oriented development</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders from finance, operations, and other business units to resolve discrepancies and support strategic initiatives</p><p>• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during annual audits or other compliance reviews.</p><p><br></p><p>The hourly pay rate range of this position is $28.80 to $35, plus bonus. Benefits available to Full-Time Engagement Professionals include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. </p><p> </p> Staff Accountant <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Performs monthly and quarterly financial close activities including preparation of month-end journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.</li><li>Examines trial balances and transactional level detail to identify and resolve issues and develop a more in depth understanding of the business as necessary.</li><li>Analyzes balance sheet and income statement account fluctuations over multiple periods to identify trends and better assist segment teams with management of the business.</li><li>Assists with implementation of any new accounting pronouncements and provides feedback to commercial teams as to how these pronouncements will impact their business.</li><li>Identify and help to eliminate non-value-added activities within the team.</li><li>Establishes new controls and procedures as needed to enhance accounting control environment.</li><li>Ensures that financial reporting requirements to meet Duracell internal reporting deadlines are met. </li><li>Ensures compliance with Duracell’s Standard Practice Instructions, Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, and FCPA. </li><li>Assist on Corporate FP& A; Budget, Fcst, Outlook process.</li></ul><p><br></p> Project Accountant <p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 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>We are offering an exciting opportunity in CHICAGO, Illinois, for a Project Accountant to join our team. This role is vital within our organization, focused on maintaining and reconciling accounting records, managing both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), and ensuring the accurate completion of month-end close procedures. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of AP and AR</p><p>• Conducting regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity</p><p>• Ensuring all general ledger entries are accurate and up-to-date</p><p>• Completing month-end close procedures in an organized and timely manner</p><p>• Leveraging accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP to streamline processes</p><p>• Regularly reviewing and updating customer credit records</p><p>• Addressing and resolving customer inquiries and concerns related to their accounts</p><p>• Monitoring customer accounts and initiating appropriate actions when necessary</p><p>• Managing and maintaining accurate customer records</p><p>• Processing customer credit applications efficiently and accurately.</p> Insurance Billing Specialist <p><em>The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 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>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season is here!’ and ‘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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to prioritize, multitask, manage a high volume of bills per month and meet deadlines.</li><li>Experience with various e-billing vendors (e.g., CounselLink, Bottomline Legal eXchange, Tymetrix, Collaborati, Legal Solutions Suite, Legal Tracker, etc.) and LEDES file knowledge required to perform duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to preparing and submitting bills, budgets, and timekeeper rates according to client requirements.</li><li>Management of timekeepers and coordinate/process appeals as required.</li><li>Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e., multiple discounts by matter, split billing, preparation, submission and troubleshooting of electronic bills).</li><li>Monitor outstanding Work in Process (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) balances. Collaborate with billing attorneys to ensure WIP is billed on a timely basis and AR balances are collected withina reasonable period. Follow up with billing attorney and client on all aged AR balances.</li><li>Follow up on collections as directed by either Attorneys or Accounting leadership in support of meeting firm’s financial goals.</li><li>Review and edit prebills in response to attorney requests.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Research and analyze deductions and provide best course of action for balances.</li><li>Process write-offs following Firm policy.</li><li>Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, legal administrative assistants, staff, and clients.</li><li>Assist with month-end close as needed.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Assume additional duties as needed or assigned</li></ul><p> </p> Staff Accountant <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 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 Staff Accountant 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>Summary </strong> </p><p><em> </em>The Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily accounting operations, including the analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, review of financial statements, and various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. The Staff Accountant has the opportunity to assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As a member of a team that is extremely focused on process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. This role works collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.</li><li>Reconciles general ledger account balances on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.</li><li>Assists with the year-end financial statement audit and other audits, as required.</li><li>Assists with accounting operations for international entities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Brazil.</li><li>Assist with daily treasury activities.</li><li>Works collaboratively with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. Also has exposure to professionals outside of the Accounting department, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p> </p> Financial Analyst/Accountant <p><em>The salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000 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>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. 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>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong> </p><p>The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.</p><ul><li>Complete various reports for accounting; itemize transactions on various reports into spreadsheets.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis on retail performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Analyze sales, margins, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability</li><li>Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with retail goals.</li><li>Monitor retail department budgets to ensure adherence and highlight variances </li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP </li><li>Reconcile accounts related to retail operations, including inventory and accounts payable.</li><li>Track and analyze key retail metrics such as inventory turnover, foot traffic, and basket size.</li><li>Utilize retail POS systems to extract and analyze data.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.</li><li>Enhance retail reporting systems to improve data visibility for stakeholders</li><li>Accounts Receivable:</li><li>  - Process and reconcile all customer invoices and payments.</li><li>  - Research and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate customer account records.</li><li>  - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports.</li><li>  - Assist in the collection of outstanding debts.</li><li>Accounts Payable:</li><li>  - Process and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate vendor records.</li><li>  - Prepare and analyze monthly accounts payable reports.</li><li>  - Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.</li><li>  - Assist with vendor relations.</li><li>Sales Tax:</li><li>  - Prepare and file monthly/quarterly sales tax returns accurately and on time.</li><li>  - Maintain accurate sales tax records and reconciliations.</li><li>  - Research and stay updated on sales tax laws and regulations.</li><li>  - Assist with audits and tax examinations.</li><li>Developing spreadsheets</li></ul><p><br></p> Accounting Associate <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 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>Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Accounting Associate. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide.</p><p><br></p><p>We are offering an exciting opportunity in Chicago, Illinois, for an Accounting Associate who will have a pivotal role in our team. As an Accounting Associate, your primary focus will be on transactional duties related to Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), as well as assisting with special projects. This role is based in a dynamic environment, where you will be processing client payments, coding invoices for payment, and managing company credit card processing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Oversee the application and research of client payments and the preparation of deposits</p><p>• Process and apply coding to invoices for payment</p><p>• Assist in the management of Employee Expense and Company Credit Card processing</p><p>• Prepare and enter related journal entries accurately</p><p>• Manage and maintain accurate customer credit records</p><p>• Assist the Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects as necessary</p><p>• Ensure all processing and reporting deadlines are met</p><p>• Utilize skills in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Data Entry, Invoice Processing, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP.</p> Sr. AR Accountant <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 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>Job Description </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. <strong>This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team</strong>. This position will have a close working relationship with the accounting, payroll, and finance team members as well as leadership throughout the organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers.</li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul> Tax & Accounting Senior Manager - Public <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000 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>We are seeking a Tax and Accounting Senior Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves overseeing accounting and tax functions, including managing a team of accounting professionals, handling financial transactions, and preparing financial accounting data for multiple entities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, variance analysis, and key financial metrics for multiple entities.</p><p>• Review and ensure accuracy of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and training as needed.</p><p>• Manage the entire lifecycle of accounting for income taxes, including annual, quarterly, and forecasted tax rate computations.</p><p>• Oversee and review other accounting areas such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, Taxes, and Revenue operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and controls.</p><p>• Understand and manage complex partnership tax structures and transactions.</p><p>• Research tax issues and communicate implications of investment decisions to senior management.</p><p>• Coordinate compliance work, including the preparation and timely filing of tax returns for partnerships.</p><p>• Document and manage the process for quarterly estimates and filings.</p> Senior Accountant We are looking for a diligent Senior Accountant based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The primary function of this role involves performing a variety of accounting assignments within our business unit or functional area of responsibility. Your role would be crucial in recording and reporting financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. You will be instrumental in producing accurate and timely financial statements and participating in the planning and analysis function for our business unit or functional area of responsibility.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Facilitate the monthly financial statement close process for the business unit or functional area, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all financial transactions.<br>• Liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues and consult on financial statement variances.<br>• Prepare, review, and analyze account reconciliations for companies or designated functions within the business unit or functional area of responsibility.<br>• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.<br>• Prepare monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results compared to prior period actual results for internal and external reporting.<br>• Collaborate with FP& A for the accounting, analysis, and budgeting of various accounts.<br>• Interact with internal and external auditors, the Controller's Group, and Business Units to accomplish goals.<br>• Assist in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP when needed.<br>• Maintain and identify opportunities to enhance internal controls, support regulatory compliance, and business planning by performing analyses.<br>• Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities. Accounting Clerk We are in search of a meticulous and efficient Accounting Clerk to be part of our team situated in Rockford, Illinois, 61107, United States. As an Accounting Clerk, you will be entrusted with the task of handling customer applications, keeping customer records precise, and answering customer queries. Your responsibilities will also encompass the monitoring of customer accounts and taking necessary actions. This position presents a contract to permanent employment opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Efficiently manage customer credit applications, ensuring accuracy.<br>• Keep a record of customer credit information, ensuring it is up-to-date and precise.<br>• Resolve any inquiries or issues raised by customers in a timely manner.<br>• Regularly monitor customer accounts and take prompt action when needed.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Word for various tasks related to account management.<br>• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) tasks effectively.<br>• Maintain cash drawers, ensuring accuracy in transactions.<br>• Uphold a high level of customer service in all interactions. Staff Accountant We are providing an engaging opportunity for a Staff Accountant in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois. As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in our team, focusing on various aspects of accounting such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance. You will be expected to maintain precise records, resolve inquiries, and perform other duties in support of the accounting department.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as an expert in accounting system modules and policies, particularly those related to accounts payable and receivable<br>• Balance and analyze financial data associated with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables<br>• Handle internal and external inquiries about account status and provide solutions<br>• Confirm the accuracy of journal entries to uphold the integrity of the general ledger<br>• Supervise month-end closing procedures and prepare comprehensive monthly reports for management<br>• Support year-end close procedures and assist in the preparation of financial statements<br>• Process corrections in Accounts Receivable, review and post AR cash receipts, and approve credit memos to ensure the AR subsidiary ledger is accurate<br>• Examine invoices for accuracy before payment<br>• Prepare checks for garnishments as per payroll reports and keep all Accounts Payable reports, spreadsheets, and files up to date<br>• Serve as the primary contact for staff regarding accounts payable and receivable issues, processes, and policies<br>• Assist in preparing quotes and estimates for clients<br>• Support year-end audit preparations by creating audit schedules and responding to audit inquiries<br>• Handle annual 1099 tax form preparations and ensure compliance with regulations<br>• Manage and maintain vendor and customer databases. Associate Staff Accountant <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 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>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Perform a variety of accounting assignments within a Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Record and report financial transactions, reconcile accounts and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. Produce accurate and timely financial statements as needed, including, if appropriate, FERC based financial statements. Participate, as needed, in the planning and analysis function for the Business Unit or functional area of responsibility in coordination with FP& A. Maintain and identify opportunities to enhance internal controls and support regulatory compliance and business planning by performing analyses. Work closely with other departments and business units regarding accounting activities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Primary Duties</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (40%)</li><li>Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. (20%)</li><li>Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A. (20%)</li><li>Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals. (10%)</li><li>Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP. (10%)</li></ul><p><strong>Job Scope</strong></p><ul><li>Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</li><li>Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</li><li>Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns. </li><li>Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities. </li><li>Work output has considerable impact on the work of other financial functions, reporting and decision making processes. Impact on earnings focuses on appropriate utilization / development of resources. </li><li>Work with various parties, both within the Controller's Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness. </li><li>Work is varied and somewhat difficult in nature, but usually involves limited responsibility. Requires moderate exercise of judgment, initiative, and ingenuity to select the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</li></ul><p><br></p> Sr. Accountant <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 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>Spring will be here before you know it! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather when it gets here? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers. </li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p> TESS Specialist We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a TESS Specialist in CHICAGO, Illinois. As a TESS Specialist, you will be part of a team specializing in Binder Creation within TESS and will primarily be responsible for creating SPbinders from original documents sourced from clients. The role demands strong technical skills, ability to work independently, and excellent time management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create SPbinders from original documents provided by clients using our paperless source document preparation tool.<br>• Ensure effective organization and management of time to meet deadlines.<br>• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the required technology tools within your responsibilities.<br>• Utilize your problem-solving skills for independent decision making.<br>• Use your strong attention to detail to maintain high-quality standards.<br>• Show flexibility in working overtime to meet the high demands of the busy tax filing season.<br>• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.<br>• Gain proficiency in a variety of tax software and company tools.<br>• Develop basic to intermediate Microsoft Office Skills.<br>• Undertake specialized training for tools and processes. AR Specialist <p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for an AR Specialist in Racine, Wisconsin. This role focuses on tasks related to accounts receivable, billing, and collection.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage and oversee billing functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness</p><p>• Handle accounts receivable duties, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly</p><p>• Regularly update and maintain customer credit records</p><p>• Resolve customer inquiries by providing accurate information and solutions</p><p>• Monitor customer accounts and initiate appropriate action when necessary</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and improve efficiencies</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive customer information</p><p>• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations</p><p>• Analyze financial data and prepare reports as required.</p> Sr. Accountant We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the CPA industry. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Sr. Accountant will join our team and play a key role in our operations. This role focuses on a range of accounting duties, from maintaining accurate customer records to processing applications and monitoring accounts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Undertake account and balance sheet reconciliations<br>• Process bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy<br>• Maintain and update the general ledger periodically<br>• Prepare and record journal entries as per business requirements<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis<br>• Handle the month-end close process efficiently<br>• Utilize NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various accounting tasks. Sr. Accountant <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 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 Senior Accountant 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>The Senior Accountant works directly with the Accounting Manager and reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting. Our ideal candidate is organized, pays strong attention to detail, will be able to carry out tasks both autonomously and collaboratively; has 3-4 years of experience; and has a desire to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with accounting in customer-facing industries such as Hospitality and Tourism preferred, but not required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES   </strong></p><p><br></p><p>·      Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis</p><p>·      Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables</p><p>·      Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts</p><p>·      Records and processes intercompany expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation, and recording of adjusting and/or reclassification journal entries, if necessary</p><p>·      Review of company books to ensure timely and accurate processing and recording all accounts payable transactions, and ensures that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures</p><p>·      Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L</p><p>·      Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period</p> Sr. Accountant We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Sr. Accountant in the heart of CHICAGO, Illinois. The role will be instrumental in managing daily transactions, providing financial reporting, and facilitating the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable<br>• Conduct regular account and balance sheet reconciliations<br>• Prepare and post journal entries in the general ledger<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for various financial tasks and reporting<br>• Carry out month end close procedures and compile financial reports<br>• Translate financial data into understandable narratives <br>• Spearhead the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite for more real-time data access<br>• Regularly update financial information and provide updates to relevant parties<br>• Assist in understanding the cost implications of business operations.
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