<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>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>
<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>Our client is seeking to permanent an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy of accounting processes in their organization. Based in Oak Forest, Illinois, this role requires a strong background in managing financial activities for commercial construction projects. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance, optimizing financial performance, and supporting strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all aspects of project accounting, including tracking expenses and ensuring accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate compensation for employees.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations of accounts to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.</p><p>• Handle licensing and compliance requirements to meet industry standards.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing necessary reports.</p><p>• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to ensure smooth cash flow.</p><p>• Negotiate insurance policies to secure appropriate coverage at optimal costs.</p><p>• Develop cost analysis, financial proposals, and projections to support decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to prepare and review budgets for commercial construction projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Minimum of 5 years leading a team</p><p>Commercial Construction</p><p>BS Degree</p><p><br></p><p>Pay range and compensation package</p><p>Annual Salary of 135K-160K plus discretionary bonus</p><p>Employer Paid medical insurance for the employee</p><p>401K</p><p>Profit Sharing</p><p>Paid Time Off</p><p><strong><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI software to find you great job and candidate matches faster.</em></strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 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>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of financial processes and facilitating month-end close activities. This role involves managing a team, implementing process improvements, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and lead the accounting department, supervising basic accounting functions including Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Payroll (P/R), General Ledger (G/L), and tax payments.</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives within the accounting department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries and monthly general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Assist in establishing and documenting internal controls to maintain a robust control environment, overseeing adherence to control procedures.</li><li>Monitor and assess departmental activities, optimizing procedures and resource allocation while upholding a high level of precision.</li><li>Lead the development and growth of the accounting team, providing coaching, performance management, and development planning.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Finance, Planning & amp; Analysis (FP& A) to provide analysis, support, and insights to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.</li><li>Generate supporting schedules for audits and tax-related activities, ensuring accurate and timely information.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this role is $105,000-$110,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </em></p><p><br></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>
We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a detail-oriented services team on a contract-to-permanent basis in Chicago, Illinois. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial management and accounting practices, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The role offers an excellent opportunity to apply your bookkeeping expertise while contributing to the financial integrity of the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate financial records by performing regular bookkeeping tasks such as managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.<br>• Conduct thorough bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and accuracy.<br>• Handle credit card and expense reconciliations to monitor spending and maintain budget compliance.<br>• Utilize accounting software such as NetSuite or Acumatica to manage financial data efficiently.<br>• Generate and analyze reports from the general journal and ledger to provide insights into financial performance.<br>• Assist in maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes and improve workflow efficiency.<br>• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanation for financial records.<br>• Offer guidance and recommendations for optimizing bookkeeping and accounting practices.
We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves supporting the corporate accounting group and managing key financial processes, including month-end close and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in general ledger accounting and corporate financial reporting, along with experience using Oracle software.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain the integrity of financial records.<br>• Conduct account and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Review profit and loss statements and balance sheets for variance analysis.<br>• Support the corporate accounting team in maintaining overall financial health.<br>• Utilize Oracle software to manage large-scale accounting operations.<br>• Analyze and resolve discrepancies in financial data and reporting.<br>• Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and practices.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting procedures.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations for improving financial processes.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk to join our team in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. This role involves managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the integrity of accounting processes. If you have a strong background in bookkeeping and enjoy working with numbers, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.</p><p>• Maintain and update accurate financial records for auditing and reporting purposes.</p><p>• Handle cash transactions and ensure proper documentation.</p><p>• Post payments and manage account balances with precision.</p><p>• Verify and analyze financial data to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address discrepancies and improve processes.</p><p>• Utilize NetSuite and Excel to perform advanced accounting tasks and reporting.</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial statements and other relevant documentation.</p><p>• Monitor deadlines for payments and collections to maintain smooth operations.</p><p>• Resolve customer and vendor inquiries related to billing and payments.</p><p><br></p><p>Medical, Dental, Vison and 401k with match.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 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: ‘The holiday 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>Job Description: </strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager supervises all general accounting functions. Responsibilities will include the coordination of daily accounting operations, directing the monthly close process, coordinating the entity’s treasury operations and the preparation of accurate GAAP basis monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Specific job duties will include:</p><ul><li>The coordination of daily financing activities with the Company’s operations team, various mortgage loan brokers, title companies, and warehouse lenders. </li><li>The preparation of quarterly operating and cash forecasts, and various financial analyses as requested from time to time by the Company’s Controller.</li><li>General supervision of the accounting team including assisting where necessary with daily general ledger posting activities. This will include the preparation of interest rate lock derivative calculations, various pricing analyses, sales commission and production bonus calculations, and the periodic mark-to-market valuation of the loans held for sale inventory.</li><li>Reviewing and maintaining all balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring that all intercompany account balances and all bank account balances are reconciled.</li><li>Working with accounting team to document policies and procedures, and to establish proper controls to deter fraud.</li><li>Responsible for accurate financial management reporting including consolidated financial statements when appropriate.</li><li>Responsible for disbursements review and control, including payroll, shared services, debt reporting, lender covenants, and income tax reporting. </li><li>Helping to train, develop and build the accounting team, providing guidance as needed. </li><li>Working with a third party valuation company to independently value retained mortgage servicing rights. </li><li>The ability to read and to comprehensively discern the appropriate accounting recognition of various legal agreements including MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase and sale agreements. </li><li>Effectively and efficiently coordinate the distribution of financial information to support regulatory compliance reporting and field examinations by warehouse lenders, tax professionals, independent audit firms, and various other third party professionals. </li><li>Provide direction and supervision over: 1) The Monthly Accounting Close Process and recognition of revenue, 2) Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to various corporate business units. 3) Administration of treasury functions with Corporate and BU accounts.</li><li>LOS System (Encompass), GL System (NetSuite), Document Management System.</li><li>Needs to be very well organized, and know where all supporting information is located. </li><li>Directs and coordinates all loan transfers to the servicing group.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000- $87,000 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>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>The Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst manages the company’s outgoing expenses and ensures all invoices are processed and paid accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies. This role is accountable for end-to-end AP processing, vendor relations, monthly reconciliations, and issue resolution, partnering closely with Accounting, Operations, and cross-functional teams. </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>• Invoice Intake & Verification - Receive, review, and validate invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation. </p><p>• Payment Processing - Prepare and execute payments (ACH, wires, checks) per company policy and schedule and in compliance with the company’s internal controls. </p><p>• Vendor Management - Maintain vendor master data (W-9s/1099 designations, banking instructions); respond to vendor inquiries; track and reconcile outstanding credit memos. </p><p>• Month-End Close Support - Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger; prepare AP accruals; confirm payable reports to ensure amounts paid were accurate; support schedules for audits. </p><p>• Compliance & Controls - Uphold AP policies/procedures; support 1099 year-end reporting; contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives. </p><p>• Treasury – Support treasury activities by managing bank account maintenance, preparing and submitting bank documentation, coordinating responses to KYC inquiries, and monitoring bank account fees. </p><p>• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Accounting, Procurement, and business teams to resolve issues, improve cycle times, and sustain vendor relationships. </p><p>• Perform other duties as assigned. </p><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $180,000 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>Job Description </strong></p><p>The TAS Senior Associate will assume a wide set of responsibilities across buy and sell side transactions, including financial and business due diligence, making a significant impact in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role represents a unique opportunity for highly-motivated professionals to serve private equity, direct lenders and corporate clients to increase value through thoughtful transaction diligence and structuring. Qualified individuals should be prepared to work within a collaborative team environment to assess a business’s strengths and weaknesses, identify key risks and potential deal issues and ultimately evaluate the alignment of potential transactions to clients' investment strategies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ol><li>Work directly with senior personnel at the Company and their clients to develop comprehensive solutions to complex transactional challenges </li><li>Execute buy and sell side diligence including but not limited to historical and projected financial and operating trends analysis, quality of earnings analysis, working capital and net debt consideration analysis</li><li>Draft clear and compelling reports outlining key takeaways and participating in management meetings</li><li>Review transaction agreements, customer and vendor contracts</li><li>Collaborate closely with performance improvement, restructuring and investment banking colleagues</li><li>Support internal trainings and best practice sharing</li><li>Support talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives</li><li>Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture</li></ol>
<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>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview </strong></p><p>The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Group Leader and Sr. Manager of the Individual/Foundation Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis and project management within the group.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Duties & Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Maintenance and review of general ledgers, including preparation of accounting entries for the day-to-day transactions and other activity.</p><p>• Preparation and review of electronic tax work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations and partnerships, including analysis of tax issues.</p><p>• Preparation and review of financial analysis such as tax projections, cash flow and liquidity planning and budgets.</p><p>• Preparing and maintaining periodic reports, including personal financial statements for family members, private foundation financial reports, summaries of property expenses, valuable articles and insurance policies.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000 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>Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies.</p><p><br></p><p>The focus of this position will be on the delivery of financial services to a set of individual clients through accounting, operational activities, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage the personal accounting for a variety of the company’s clients, both individuals and trusts. This includes preparing journal entries and finalizing personal financial statements on a monthly basis. This also includes completing a quarterly reporting package with detailed financial analyses, for example, budget vs. actual spending summaries.</li><li>Within twelve months, recommend a new personal financial report, analysis, or graphic to be included with the quarterly reporting package for the individual or trust clients which you manage.</li><li>Manage the annual financial reporting, administration of grants, and recording of documentation for a private foundation. This includes preparation of federal and state tax filings and calculation of the required minimum charitable distributions.</li><li>Within six months, assume responsibility for the company’s cash management activities. This includes initiating weekly cash transfers on behalf of our business entities and individual clients, reviewing individual investor accounts for liquidity limitations, and coordinating monthly income distributions to individual clients.</li><li>Gather and organize all annual tax information necessary for the preparation of income tax filings for our clients.</li><li>Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments for individuals and trusts.</li><li>Prepare annual extension estimates of taxable income from underlying investments.</li><li>Participate in recurring calls with external service providers (public accounting firms).</li><li>Manage the tax compliance calendar and track the ongoing progress of annual tax returns for all entities.</li><li>Prepare tax returns to be reviewed and signed by the CFO (Individual x1, Trust x1, and a Private Foundation x1). Review tax returns prepared by external service providers (Corporations x2, Partnership x8, Individuals x4, and Trusts x27).</li><li>Work closely with CFO and President in any tax planning/modeling on behalf of our clients (e.g., estate planning, charitable tax planning, etc.)</li><li>Coordinate real estate tax payments, required annual state filings for LLCs, and draft responses to federal and state income tax notices, as needed.</li><li>Within six months, manage the annual calculation of after-tax investment returns for each of our underlying partnership investments (excluding private equity).</li><li>Complete a variety of ad hoc projects working directly with the company’s President, CFO, Client Service Manager, or other team members on an as needed basis. This might include projects related to Corporate and Partnership Accounting, Private Equity & Compliance, Payroll, Administration, Debt and Liquidity Planning, or other analyses requested by the company’s clients.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>We are inviting applications for the role of a Sr. Accountant at our Illinois location. In this crucial role, you will be a primary contact for our fund board members, handle client inquiries, and manage revenue and expense projections. You will also be responsible for preparing financial statements, collaborating with external auditors, and conducting analyses for senior management review. This role plays a pivotal part in our operations within the finance industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Engage with third-party administrators and external auditors for the preparation and issuance of the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings.</p><p>• Liaise with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance on all fund-related matters.</p><p>• Oversee client inquiries and manage overall fund operating procedures.</p><p>• Conduct analyses related to product development and new initiatives for review by senior management.</p><p>• Support portfolio management teams with ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor-related queries.</p><p>• Collaborate effectively with all members of the fund administration team to ensure consistent reporting and processes.</p><p>• Leverage portfolio accounting systems to manage the monthly performance reporting process.</p><p>• Consistently review the functions’ processes to enhance efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Work with third-party tax preparers to create investor tax deliverables and respond to investor-driven questions.</p><p>• Contribute to projects related to all funds in scope, including private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds, and Luxembourg funds.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team near Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The ideal candidate will manage essential financial tasks, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of transactions. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization’s financial operations while developing your skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform reconciliations to ensure financial records are accurate and up-to-date.</p><p>• Process accounts payable by verifying and completing payments in a timely manner.</p><p>• Manage accounts receivable and oversee collections to maintain cash flow.</p><p>• Handle order entry and ensure data accuracy in all transactions.</p><p>• Prepare and issue invoices with precise attention to detail.</p><p>• Create and maintain spreadsheets to organize and analyze financial data.</p><p><br></p><p>This role will offer a starting salary of $50,000 to $55,000/year with benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance and paid time-off.</p><p><strong><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI software to find you great job and candidate matches faster.</em></strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 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>High-End Firm looking to build new team quickly due to rapid expansion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>The Manager of Operations Accounting is responsible for the day-to-day management of the team accountable for providing transactional accounting services (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and other business operational accounting). They will also have operational responsibility over certain systems that are key to the accounting team success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Directs and oversees the daily accounting operations for accounts receivable collection, billing, and accounts payable teams.</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP practices, including but not limited to managing payment runs, including checks and ACH, managing corporate purchase card program, and managing 1099-year end compliance.</li><li>Act as the liaison between accounting and business operations for business licensing requirements and other compliance requirements.</li><li>Review outgoing payments to ensure they are compliant with financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Ensures month end activities, relevant to this function, are completed on schedule and with accuracy.</li><li>Ensures all suppliers are paid in accordance with agreement terms and coded accurately before being transferred to the general ledger.</li><li>Identify, establish, and document internal controls relevant to this function.</li><li>Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements, including standardization, enhancements and potential automation of existing processes and systems.</li><li>Independently organizes and oversees efforts and activities for the team; manages, coaches and mentors staff.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Staff Accountant for a client in the western suburbs. This role involves managing financial records, preparing accurate statements, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of accounting principles and strong analytical skills to support the organization’s financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and deliver timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with established schedules.</p><p>• Record and monitor all monthly balance sheet and income statement activities.</p><p>• Conduct thorough research and analysis of financial transactions to summarize and report on financial status.</p><p>• Review and interpret general ledger activities to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with various departments, such as Asset Management and Finance, to address discrepancies and recommend system improvements.</p><p>• Assist external auditors during the year-end audit process by providing necessary documentation and information.</p><p>• Support special accounting projects as directed by management.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all interactions and responsibilities.</p>
<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>We are inviting applications for the role of a Sr. Accountant at our Illinois location. In this crucial role, you will be a primary contact for our fund board members, handle client inquiries, and manage revenue and expense projections. You will also be responsible for preparing financial statements, collaborating with external auditors, and conducting analyses for senior management review. This role plays a pivotal part in our operations within the finance industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Engage with third-party administrators and external auditors for the preparation and issuance of the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings.</p><p>• Liaise with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance on all fund-related matters.</p><p>• Oversee client inquiries and manage overall fund operating procedures.</p><p>• Conduct analyses related to product development and new initiatives for review by senior management.</p><p>• Support portfolio management teams with ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor-related queries.</p><p>• Collaborate effectively with all members of the fund administration team to ensure consistent reporting and processes.</p><p>• Leverage portfolio accounting systems to manage the monthly performance reporting process.</p><p>• Consistently review the functions’ processes to enhance efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Work with third-party tax preparers to create investor tax deliverables and respond to investor-driven questions.</p><p>• Contribute to projects related to all funds in scope, including private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds, and Luxembourg funds.</p>
<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>Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>SOX Compliance & Internal Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.</li><li>Perform risk assessments and control assessments to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of internal controls.</li><li>Collaborate with international accounting teams to ensure consistent application of control standards and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and review of SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices.</li><li>Benchmark control practices against industry best practices standards.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests related to SOX compliance.</li><li>Support control deficiency remediation efforts.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement & Integration</strong></p><ul><li>Support SOX implementation for newly acquired entities into the internal control framework, including controls design and implementation.</li><li>Establish and document scalable control processes and procedures.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to streamline compliance processes and reduce audit timelines.</li><li>Benchmark existing control practices against industry best practices and support </li></ul><p><br></p>
<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 Project 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>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Will support project teams with timely, accurate and meaningful financial information. This individual will be responsible for preparation of monthly payment requests, coordination of all subcontractors change orders, payments, contracts and waivers/affidavits. Review project budget and cost for accuracy, analyze budget variances and potential fee changes and assist in positive cash flow while meeting accounting standards and best practices.</p><p> </p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $96,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. </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 Senior Corporate 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> Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Joint Venture Monthly Accounting and Reporting</li><li>Perform monthly close procedures, including coordination with operations contacts on appropriate support for various revenue and expense accruals, compiling and understanding supporting data for utilization revenue lease entries, recording and maintaining recurring monthly entries, and researching the appropriate ledger coding for various miscellaneous transactions.</li><li>Own the preparation and issuance of the internal JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of key performance highlights and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual supporting schedules as required for financial reporting department in accordance with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Be the primary point of contacts with departments across the organization for recording of transactions in the JV entities.</li><li>Assist in maintaining an effective control environment by executing controls to ensure compliance with established accounting policies.</li><li>Reconciliation and Account Analysis</li><li>Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and review of income statement for reasonableness and accuracy.</li><li>Understand the full end to end process for recording transactions, develop and propose process improvements.</li><li>Perform analysis of JV accounts to enable others to understand the nature of transactions and key drivers of activity.</li><li>Joint Venture Monthly Reporting to JV Partner</li><li>Own the preparation and issuance of the external JV monthly reporting package including monthly variance analysis explaining fluctuations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, preparation of statement of cash flow and compilation of other reporting requirements.</li><li>Special Projects</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, which may include various accountings initiatives, systems projects, internal reporting, and other analysis deemed appropriate.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 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>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>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with development and maintenance of critical global accounting policies and help define ongoing process for technical accounting research and global policy setting</li><li>Monitor, understand and identify potential impact of new accounting and SEC standards on financial statements and disclosures</li><li>Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the SEC</li><li>Work closely with external auditors on complex technical issues and new guidance implementation</li><li>Respond to complex, non-routine accounting inquiries related to topics such as revenue recognition, purchase accounting, acquisitions, derivatives, leases, debt and equity transactions, share-based compensation and other matters</li><li>Develop content and facilitate training sessions for relevant accounting topics</li><li>Support key customers, including Treasury, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, FP& A and operational teams as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze margin reports to identify trends and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Manage cost accounting processes, including cost of goods sold calculations and supply chain analysis.</p><p>• Contribute to forecasting efforts by preparing accurate financial projections.</p><p>• Assess current procedures and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Support general accounting functions and ensure compliance with financial standards.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth cost analysis to determine cost drivers and optimize profitability.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address supply chain and manufacturing cost challenges.</p><p>• Develop and maintain standard cost accounting systems to streamline operations.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports and present findings to stakeholders.</p><p>• Monitor and evaluate financial performance metrics to ensure alignment with business goals.</p>
<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>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Will support project teams with timely, accurate and meaningful financial information.</li><li>This individual will be responsible for preparation of monthly payment requests, coordination of all subcontractors change orders, payments, contracts and waivers/affidavits.</li><li>Review project budget and cost for accuracy, analyze budget variances and potential fee changes and assist in positive cash flow while meeting accounting standards and best practices.</li></ul><p> </p>
<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>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Ensure monthly activities are recorded in accordance with the company's accounting policies and prepare relevant journal entries for areas including recording and tracking of accrued expenses, work in process (WIP), revenue accruals, and prepaid expenses, amongst others.</li><li>Prepare monthly trend analysis reports</li><li>Assist in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly reporting package by investigating and documenting income statement and balance sheet variances and statement of cash flows.</li><li>Display a knowledge of intercompany processes and effectively ensure all intercompany transactions are appropriately offset</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual supporting schedules as required for financial reporting department in accordance with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Assist in maintaining an effective control environment by executing controls to ensure compliance with established accounting policies</li><li>Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly</li><li>Effectively document reconciliations and other supporting schedules to enable reviewers to quickly understand and assess them</li><li>Understand the full end to end process for recording transactions and develop and propose process improvements</li><li>Perform analysis of balance sheet accounts to enable others to understand the nature of transactions and key drivers of activity</li><li>Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, such as documentation of business processes, process improvement recommendations</li></ul><p><br></p>
