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Accounting & Finance Associate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
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. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] 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. Job Description: This individual will assist the Controller in all fund and company-related accounting and reporting duties. The qualified candidate must have demonstrated experience in general ledger maintenance, understanding of GAAP accounting principles, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team. Responsibilities: • Monitor cash balances of multiple Funds, GPs, and the management company• Initiate wire transfers and ACH payments to vendors, investors, and employees• Assist with quarterly financial statement packages to investors • Assist in managing audit and tax engagements• Assist in drafting Capital Call Notices and Distribution Notices for multiple Funds and GPs• Review monthly bills for payment and calculate allocation of expenses• Create bills for quarterly monitoring fees and portfolio company reimbursements• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and bank fee analysis (cash and other assets) and record journal entries for approximately 15 partnerships• Compile monthly cash transfer logs (external, internal and wire confirmations)• Create monthly restricted stock list and other compliance related items • Maintain various files and records, ensuring organization and relevance
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Senior Accounting Services Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $165,000 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]. Job SummaryThe Senior Accounting Services Manager is the most senior operating leader within the Accounting Services practice, responsible for the strategic direction, team performance, and client outcomes of the firm’s entire bookkeeping and accounting services function. This position ensures the quality, scalability, and consistency of client service delivery across a growing multi-state portfolio, plays a pivotal role in practice strategy and technology adoption, and leads integration of accounting services functions through the firm’s active acquisition program. The Senior Manager mentors the management team, drives continuous improvement, and serves as a key partner to senior firm leadership on growth initiatives. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Practice Strategy & Leadership: Provide strategic and operational leadership across the full Accounting Services practice, including oversight of all client engagements, team performance, service delivery standards, and practice-wide quality.• Team Management: Lead, develop, and retain a multi-tiered team of managers, supervisors, senior associates, and associates; build a high-performance culture anchored in accountability, client focus, and continuous improvement.• Client Portfolio Oversight: Maintain ultimate accountability for the quality and satisfaction of client relationships across the practice; serve as the firm’s senior escalation point for complex client accounting issues and engagement challenges.• Standards & Process Ownership: Establish and own firm-wide standards and workflows for bookkeeping, financial reporting, client communication, onboarding, and quality review processes.• Acquisition Integration: Drive integration of acquired firms’ accounting services practices into the company model, including onboarding acquired clients, transitioning staff, and standardizing workflows.• Cross-Practice Collaboration: Partner with the tax and advisory practices to ensure seamless, coordinated service delivery and integrated client experiences.• Technology & Automation: Evaluate and implement technology solutions—practice management platforms, cloud accounting tools, workflow automation—that increase team capacity and improve output quality at scale.• Business Development: Partner with firm leadership to define service offerings, scope new client engagements, and support firm growth initiatives.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$115,000 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]. 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. Job Description:<ul><li>Assist in the preparation of the quarterly external financial statements to ensure disclosures are complete and accurate, including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Equity and Statement of Cash Flows</li><li>Prepare monthly internal management flash reports</li><li>Assist in the monthly close process by preparing monthly journal entries, including preparation of account reconciliations and other supporting schedules</li><li>Perform and document the company's annual goodwill and intangible impairment testing procedures</li><li>Rollforward quarterly financial statements in Workiva</li><li>Research new accounting pronouncements and document how these will impact the company</li><li>Research SEC and US GAAP guidance including performing peer research for various disclosures as necessary</li><li>Work with auditors to answer questions and resolve questions</li><li>Monthly/quarterly analytics over the financial statements</li><li>Prioritize projects in order to meet deadlines; ability to coordinate multiple aspects of key financial reporting deliverables in a timely fashion</li></ul>Relationships and People<ul><li>Develop and maintain relationships with third party consultants, external auditors, business partners across the company, including affiliate finance personnel, Corporate FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Global Shared Services and KPMG</li><li>Work with accounting personnel from domestic and foreign affiliates to resolve issues in a timely manner</li><li>Train and develop new staff in the department, as needed</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Corporate Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 96000 USD / Yearly
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. 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. Responsibilities<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>
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Associate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000- $100,000 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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job Description:This position will be focused exclusively on the equity funds managed by the firm. This is a newly created position due to continued growth of the firm; it is expected that a successful candidate will be able to expand his/her responsibilities over time. • Interpret fund agreements in order to determine impact on financial reporting and partner capital accounting requirements• Prepare fund level financial statements including balance sheet, schedule of investments, income statement, statement of changes in partners’ capital and cash flows• Prepare required footnotes to financial statements• Prepare investor-level capital account statements• Prepare management fee computations• Preparation of capital calls and distributions, including fund waterfall calculation• Respond to limited partner inquires and additional ad-hoc requests•Prepare required deliverables for year-end financial statement audits• Perform quarterly closing, including quarter-end journal entries
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Associate

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 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. Responsibilities:• Oversee the application and research of client payments and the preparation of deposits• Process and apply coding to invoices for payment• Assist in the management of Employee Expense and Company Credit Card processing• Prepare and enter related journal entries accurately• Manage and maintain accurate customer credit records• Assist the Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects as necessary• Ensure all processing and reporting deadlines are met• Utilize skills in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing, Data Entry, Invoice Processing, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000 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] Work from home options, generous vacation days every year, top tier benefits, competitive pay rates and VERY lucrative bonuses. If that sounds like something you want, keep reading. This role will play an integral role in designing and building these processes, as well as collaborating with business partners to implement them throughout the organization. Responsibilities • Ability to complete AP/AR/Payroll related duties• Apply and research client payments and prepare deposits• Process and code invoices for payment• Prepare related journal entries• Assist in Employee Expense/Company Credit Card processing (Expensify)• Meet processing and reporting deadlines• Support Brokerage Offices by entering and processing AP/AR requests• Responding to information requests from Brokerage Offices• Assisting the Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects, as needed
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000 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] The #1 biggest thing on people’s minds right now: ‘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. Job DescriptionThe position will report to the assigned Senior Accountant. This person will assist with the following responsibilities. 1. Receive mail regarding any accounting functions for assigned properties via US Mail and/or Email. 2. Scan and save all invoices, loan statements and bank statements in each entity’s folder via US Mail or Online download. 3. Seek approval for invoices that require an approval. 4. Enter invoices into either the bank’s PayScan system or our accounting systems (Skyline and/or AppFolio). 5. Update the cash sheet with deposits and payments in real time and daily for each assigned property. 6. Record cash receipts from tenants into our Skyline system. AppFolio tenant receipts are automatically booked. 7. Verify with the property manager any tenant payments that require a specific tenant charge code. 8. Must be a team player who is willing to cross train after main responsibilities are learned. 9. Assist the Senior Accountant with other tasks as needed.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Evanston, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 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] Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? Job Description The Head of Accounting will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations related to our condo property management activities. This includes maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.<ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations related to property management, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance for company-owned properties.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Manage the annual budget preparation process and provide ongoing support for budget monitoring and forecasting.</li><li>Conduct regular reconciliations of bank accounts, tenant ledgers, and other key financial accounts.</li><li>Collaborate with property managers to ensure accurate and timely rent collections, lease accounting, and expense reporting.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and responding to audit inquiries.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards, regulations, and best practices.</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Aurora, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Senior AccountantWe are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to support and strengthen our financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for improving systems and processes within a manufacturing environment. This role is hands-on and will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and providing meaningful financial analysis to the organization. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform and support full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, account reconciliations, and internal financial reports.</li><li>Manage and maintain accounting records related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory.</li><li>Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies.</li><li>Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.</li><li>Analyze costs, margins, and operational results to help identify trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Assist with inventory and cost accounting, including analysis of manufacturing costs and variances.</li><li>Support external audits and provide requested documentation and analysis to auditors and tax professionals.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and financial systems.</li><li>Assist with accounting software and Microsoft 365/Excel enhancements and implementation projects.</li><li>Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.</li><li>Partner with operations and other departments to provide financial insight and support business decisions.</li><li>Take ownership of assigned accounting projects and contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>PTO</li><li>401K</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… ResponsibilitiesWill 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.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000 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]. Job Description:Specifically, responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Prepare and record journal entries in GL related to fixed assets, leases, and accruals</li><li>Work closely with Treasury, Tax and international finance teams</li><li>Perform data balancing activities, reconciliation and analysis of related ledger accounts</li><li>Assist in the month end, quarter end, and year end close process</li><li>Provide audit support for quarterly and year-end audits</li><li>Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general accounting process and internal control elements</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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]. Job Description:The Senior Accountant is responsible for a multitude of accounting-related functions, including accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and other reporting and general ledger responsibilities. The role will predominantly support the accounting team operations but may also participate in activities related to the numerous entities, trusts, individuals and foundations that make up the organization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: o Prepare, review and/or enter journal entries throughout a variety of ledgers comprising a complex organizational structure.o Prepare supporting schedules for earnings, expenses, accruals, etc.o Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end consolidating financial statements for different combinations of entities, including investment entities.o Perform variance analysis, provide variance support, and deliver timely reconciliation of general ledger accounts.o Prepare various monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing datao Prepare regular ad hoc reportsfor management or others.o Monitor procedures and report on internal controlsto ensure compliance with Company policieso Maintain process and procedure documentation to support teamwide documentation effortso Ensure that Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles are being adhered to for all financial reporting periods.o Monitor procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with Company policies and make recommendations for improvements.o Support management and other internal team members on special projects and requests for specific information as neededo Communicate effectively with all members of the team, including management, peers within accounting function, staff members from other parts of the organization, and outside vendorso Support internal and external audit efforts and provide backup documentation as neededo Respond to requests for information from lenders, owners and investors.o Manage invoice and expense reimbursement approval process in accounts payable system (Concur & Sage)o Be the main point of contact (internal and external) for questions regarding vendor payments and expense reimbursement reportingo Reconcile vendor statements to our accounts payable recordso Maintain and enforce expense reimbursement policyo Manage vendors including onboarding, reconciliation to statements and vendor ad spend analytics o Create and run Concur or other accounts payable/accounts receivable reportso Review daily cash entries and feeds for accurate posting, validating support and resolving any exceptions
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job Description:Assist the Corporate Controller in managing the Company’s accounting and financial activities. Position Responsibilities:<ul><li>Record payroll and monthly accruals</li><li>Take ownership of periodic lender reporting</li><li>Reconcile GL accounts to monthly ledgers</li><li>Manage inventory standard cost system</li><li>Develop product cost for potential new product introduction</li><li>Assist with analyzing of monthly production variances</li><li>Assist with the monthly, quarterly and yearly close as needed</li><li>Prepare adjusting journal entries and various reports</li><li>Assist with budget process</li><li>Assist with review of internal controls and policies</li><li>Assist with bank and external audits</li><li>Assist in development of KPI’s and profitability measures</li><li>Performs other related duties assigned by management</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Oswego, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this Remote role please send your resume to [email protected] We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join the finance team. This position is suited for an accounting specialist who can manage core general ledger activities, contribute to an efficient close process, and help maintain strong financial controls. The role also partners with internal teams on reporting, reconciliations, audit support, and ongoing process enhancements that strengthen accounting operations. Responsibilities:• Prepare and post journal entries supported by thorough analysis and clear documentation to keep the general ledger accurate and complete.• Review daily cash activity and investment transactions, reconcile balances, investigate variances, and raise issues when follow-up is needed.• Complete account reconciliations on a recurring basis, research outstanding items, and drive timely resolution of discrepancies.• Contribute to month-end and year-end close by assembling schedules, validating supporting detail, and helping ensure deadlines are met.• Produce recurring accounting reports and financial schedules with a strong focus on precision, consistency, and timeliness.• Maintain accounting procedures and documentation so that processes remain current, well controlled, and aligned with internal standards.• Coordinate audit support by gathering records, confirming the accuracy of requested materials, and responding to questions from internal and external auditors.• Assist with regulatory filings and financial reporting requirements, including banking-related reports where applicable.• Provide backup support for accounts payable activities such as invoice review, expense coding, and employee reimbursement processing in accordance with policy.• Identify workflow improvement opportunities, recommend practical solutions, and participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Rosemont, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Job DescriptionThe Sr. Corporate Accountant will work closely with the manager and director of Corporate Accounting to support the operations of the Company’s corporate segment and ensure the accurate and timely reporting of the segment’s monthly financials. The Sr. Corporate Account is responsible journalizing corporate activity, reconciling corporate accounts, investigating and resolving reconciling items and preparing analysis of changes in account positions. Specific Job Function:<ul><li>Prepare and enter journals related cash receipts and payments, operating expense accruals, prepaids, fixed and intangibles assets, corporate allocations and other corporate related activities</li><li>Prepare detailed and organized account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner</li><li>Analyze and understand significant changes in account balances and prepare clear and concise explanations for monthly segment review</li><li>Prepare and provide requested documentation to internal and external auditors</li><li>Identify and implement month end close and internal control enhancements</li><li>Partner with financial systems team members to maintain and update accounting system’s applications, chart of accounts, and reporting hierarchies</li><li>Implementation new accounting systems and policies within the Corporate segment</li><li>Complete special projects as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… 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. GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES · Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis· Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables· Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts· 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· 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· Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L· Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
78000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. 1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees2) They have higher bonus structures3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)5) And more… 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. GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES · Assists in the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department including financial statement presentation and analysis· Assists with the recording and reconciliation of revenue and receivables· Assists in the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts· 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· 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· Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L· Prepares and analyzes financial statement workpapers to verify accuracy of bookkeeping for the period
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
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] Fast-Track Career Advancement Opportunity (This position is expected to advance quickly within the company over the next few months.) 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. Responsibilities:• Undertake account and balance sheet reconciliations• Process bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy• Maintain and update the general ledger periodically• Prepare and record journal entries as per business requirements• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis• Handle the month-end close process efficiently• Utilize NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP for various accounting tasks.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Plainfield, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
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] 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. PositionThis 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. Responsibilities and core functional areas<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>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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]. Job Description:The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for ensuring compliance reporting requirements are met, based upon agreed partner terms, and provide operational support to the various internal departments as determined. • Record daily/weekly accounting activity, including upload of cash receipts and accounts payable. • Maintenance of general ledgers, generation of monthly financial statements and supporting workpapers. • Prepare monthly analysis of financial results in comparison to company’s budget. • Proactively catch errors and research accounting discrepancies. Develop solutions and recommend improvements, as necessary. • Work with team members to ensure accounting and loan servicing platforms agree monthly. • Prepare supplementary documents and perform tasks related to audits. : • Ensure all internal and external Compliance Reports are completed and submitted as outlined in loan and grant agreements with the development of compliance systems and controls for the company and its subsidiaries. • Maintain Insurance files, ensuring all operations and program-related Insurance Certificates are updated and active as required and provide certificates to project partners as needed. • Maintain communication with outside consultant on program reporting and compliance, confirming deadlines are met. • Communicate to staff and external business partners regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures. • Maintain and present at weekly meetings grant compliance and reporting for the company and Affiliates. • Work with Operations Analyst to maintain grants report. • Schedule Compliance Meetings.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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] NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Review both GAAP and Tax books and records, periodic financial statements and capital account statements for various private equity funds, holding companies, and management entities prepared by the company's Fund Accountants. Job Description:• Supervise the monthly/quarterly close process and completion of related support and control documentation (both tax and GAAP).• Prepare calendar with deliverable deadlines; communicate to other team members and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines.• Manage Fund Accountant team to answer questions, provide technical guidance, and review point commentary.• Lead fund accountant team to ensure optimal efficiencies by reviewing processes, including capitalizing on accounting system capabilities.• Prepare and review expense allocations to ensure compliance with the limited partnership agreements.• Communicate with limited partners by reviewing responses or responding directly to accounting related investor inquiries.• Coordinate with public accounting firm auditors to plan interim reviews and yearend audits, respond to questions and information requests, and participate in technical discussions.• Research and apply accounting rules to investment fund transactions by referencing the Audit Guide for Investment Companies.• Apply the limited partnership agreement provisions to investment fund transactions and partner allocations.• Review capital call and distribution allocations and investor notifications.• Prepare and review responses to SEC inquiries.• Assist with various ad hoc projects such as improvements to investor reporting, accounting software upgrades, fundraising, etc.• Support various aspects of the company's Tax function such as reviewing federal and state K-1s, providing information to tax advisors, discrete projects.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this onsite role please send your resume to [email protected] We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team. This permanent, in-office position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can manage day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities while maintaining strong accuracy and control. The role will support timely financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and cross-functional coordination to keep accounting processes running smoothly. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly accounting activities for several entities, using QuickBooks and related financial systems to maintain complete and current records.• Maintain accurate customer and vendor information within the accounting platform, ensuring data integrity and proper documentation.• Lead core transactional accounting tasks, including bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, and journal posting.• Review and authorize vendor invoices, coordinate payment processing, and help ensure obligations are paid accurately and on schedule.• Direct month-end close procedures by preparing and reviewing financial statements, reconciling general ledger accounts, and resolving intercompany balance differences.• Partner with the finance team to prepare schedules, documentation, and support needed for operational and financial audit activities.• Serve as a key point of contact between acquired businesses and internal departments to facilitate communication, address issues, and support integration-related accounting needs.• Contribute to additional accounting and finance initiatives as business priorities evolve.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Suite 2700, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
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]. 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. Responsibilities:• Engage with third-party administrators and external auditors for the preparation and issuance of the funds’ financial statements and other regulatory filings.• Liaise with teams across the firm in sales, client service, legal, operations, and corporate finance on all fund-related matters.• Oversee client inquiries and manage overall fund operating procedures.• Conduct analyses related to product development and new initiatives for review by senior management.• Support portfolio management teams with ad hoc portfolio reporting requests or investor-related queries.• Collaborate effectively with all members of the fund administration team to ensure consistent reporting and processes.• Leverage portfolio accounting systems to manage the monthly performance reporting process.• Consistently review the functions’ processes to enhance efficiencies and identify improvement opportunities.• Work with third-party tax preparers to create investor tax deliverables and respond to investor-driven questions.• Contribute to projects related to all funds in scope, including private hedge funds, US Registered funds, Irish UCITS, Canadian funds, and Luxembourg funds.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $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]. 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. Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in the monthly/quarterly external and internal reporting processes which include:</li><li>Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements</li><li>Preparation of quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings, including creating footnote disclosures and aggregating data</li><li>Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for the newly-formed joint venture</li><li>Preparation of reporting requirements from the joint venture partner for the managed long-term lease portfolio</li><li>Working closely with all business segments, tax, treasury, FP&A, investor relations, legal, and other departments to collect footnote materials</li><li>Preparation of schedules to be included in the quarterly earnings release and schedules to support preparation for the earnings call</li><li>Preparation of the quarterly presentation to the company’s board of directors, including coordination with the FP&A team on budget numbers</li><li>Monthly and quarterly analysis of financial statements for internal/external use</li><li>Work with external auditors, provide required support and address questions and follow ups timely</li><li>Improve our reporting process in our external reporting system</li><li>Update and improve disclosure and reporting documentation for increased efficiency</li><li>Assist in the monthly/quarterly accounting close for the Rail International Segment which includes:</li><li>Partner with the accounting departments at our foreign locations to form a collaborative, communicative relationship</li><li>Act as a liaison between the Chicago accounting team and the accounting departments at our foreign locations to ensure a full understanding of foreign operations and their implications on our consolidated accounting activities</li><li>Monitor activity at the Rail International holding entities, work with Tax and other departments to prepare and record journal entries at these entities</li><li>Ensure monthly activities are recorded in accordance with company accounting policies and prepare relevant journal entries</li><li>Prepare the monthly and quarterly reporting package including income statement and balance sheet variance analysis, key performance metrics, and statement of cash flows</li><li>Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Prepare the Rail International segment schedules to assist in the required disclosures for the 10-K, 10-Q and other reporting needs</li><li>Prepare financial statements for U.S. and international subsidiaries, US pension plans, governmental surveys, and other regulatory filings to be submitted to various agencies, work with external auditors and provide required support and documentation</li><li>Coordinate with accounting and technical accounting departments to research and implement new accounting standards and related reporting and disclosure requirements</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

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