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50 results for Payroll Specialistadministrator in Wheaton, IL

Payroll Administrator
  • Wheaton, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $80,000-85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities </u></strong></p><p>The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates.<strong>                                   </strong></p><ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-09T19:27:47Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 26.00 - 31.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Bot</p><p><strong>Job Ad: Payroll Clerk – Contract Position</strong></p><p>Robert Half is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Payroll Clerk for a contract assignment with one of our trusted clients. In this role, you’ll support payroll operations and contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of employee compensation processes.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process employee time records, attendance, and payroll transactions.</li><li>Assist with weekly, biweekly, or monthly payroll runs.</li><li>Reconcile payroll discrepancies and maintain accurate payroll documentation.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and reporting requirements.</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefit issues.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure compliance with company policies and local regulations.</li></ul>
  • 2026-01-06T17:18:59Z
HR Director
  • Wheeling, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution industry has an immediate need for a Director of Human Resources. Provides strategic and hands on support and is a key member of the management team reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This role will support 3 sites and is a M-F on site position. Excellent opportunity to work for a stable and growing company, a competitive salary and a great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, flex spending and 401(k) with company matching contribution, PTO. Salary $150k-$170k plus bonus</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos</p><p>• Directs all policies relating to workforce activities across all areas of the company, from corporate office through plant and warehouse operations.</p><p>• Manage a staff , including the Plant Human Resources Managers, Corporate HR Generalist and Plant Human Resources Coordinators. Additional oversight of 3rd party staffing agencies and their on-site agency representatives</p><p>• Oversee the enforcement and interpretation of existing corporate employment policies and evaluate for changes. Plan and implement any recommended changes and improvements, including updates and enhancements to Company Employee Handbook.</p><p>• Manage relationship with Union employees and Union representatives and facilitate dispute resolution directly and through consultation and coaching of managers.</p><p>• Responsible for all hiring activities at all levels of the organization, including: recruiting, interview process and the selection of employees to fill any and all vacancies.</p><p>• Plan, coordinate and conduct new employee onboarding and orientation programs.</p><p>• Work in conjunction with the Corporate Safety Manager to investigate incidents and prepare reports for insurance carrier; Worker’s Compensation claims administration, OSHA reporting and OSHA compliance.</p><p>• Implement and coordinate all management training and development programs.</p><p>• Work in conjunction with the Corporate Controller and Payroll Manager in the oversight the company’s salary structure and wage rates, and employee benefits offerings.</p><p>• Direct the company’s annual performance review and compensation review processes.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-08T17:04:40Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is supporting a valued client in the Schaumburg, IL area that is looking to add a Bilingual Spanish/English Senior Human Resources Generalist to their team. This organization is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term employee development. They operate in a fast‑paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment and are seeking an HR professional who thrives in a role that blends employee support, compliance, and day‑to‑day HR operations.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Role</p><p>This Senior HR Generalist will serve as a key resource for employees and leaders, supporting a wide range of HR functions including onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, performance processes, and coordination with corporate HR and payroll teams. The ideal candidate enjoys being visible on the production floor, building relationships, and ensuring HR processes run smoothly and compliantly.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, offering support, answering questions, and reinforcing company culture.</li><li>Partner with corporate HR and payroll to process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and other personnel actions.</li><li>Lead the full onboarding experience—from offer letter through first‑day orientation—including document verification and preparation of materials.</li><li>Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, leaves of absence, and employee communication.</li><li>Manage workers’ compensation reporting, unemployment claims, disability cases, and related documentation.</li><li>Handle employee relations matters by addressing concerns, facilitating conflict resolution, and conducting investigations; escalate complex issues as appropriate.</li><li>Participate in disciplinary discussions, termination meetings, and investigative processes.</li><li>Track and maintain compliance for required and optional training programs such as safety, anti‑harassment, certifications, and continuing education.</li><li>Support compensation administration by drafting job descriptions, evaluating roles, recommending merit and promotional adjustments, and assisting with salary surveys.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-14T17:05:22Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>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 Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)          The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)          They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)          There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)          The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)          And more…</p><p><br></p><p>The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES   </strong></p><p> </p><p>·      Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including AP, AR, general ledger, account reconciliation, payroll/payroll taxes, sales taxes, accruals, intercompany transactions, and both internal and external reporting</p><p>·      Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L</p><p>·      Prepare and analyze monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget-to-actual variance analyses</p><p>·      Provide leadership and guidance to more junior team members within the department, and assist in the hiring, training, and retention of skilled accounting staff</p><p>·      Responsible for treasury management, including the maintenance and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts, safes, and cash forecasting</p><p>·      Timely filing and payment of State and Local tax obligations; supports preparation of annual tax documents </p><p>·      Evaluation and implementation of accounting and internal control systems and software</p><p>·      Provide financial analyses as needed, including but not limited to capital planning, pricing decisions, COGS, labor patterns, inventory variances, and vendor contract negotiations</p>
  • 2026-01-12T17:39:36Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>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 Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1)          The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2)          They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3)          There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4)          The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5)          And more…</p><p><br></p><p>The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES   </strong></p><p> </p><p>·      Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including AP, AR, general ledger, account reconciliation, payroll/payroll taxes, sales taxes, accruals, intercompany transactions, and both internal and external reporting</p><p>·      Review general ledger (G/L) activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded and reflected in G/L</p><p>·      Prepare and analyze monthly, QTD, and YTD financial statements and related reports including, but not limited to, balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow statements, and budget-to-actual variance analyses</p><p>·      Provide leadership and guidance to more junior team members within the department, and assist in the hiring, training, and retention of skilled accounting staff</p><p>·      Responsible for treasury management, including the maintenance and reconciliation of store level and corporate bank accounts, safes, and cash forecasting</p><p>·      Timely filing and payment of State and Local tax obligations; supports preparation of annual tax documents </p><p>·      Evaluation and implementation of accounting and internal control systems and software</p><p>·      Provide financial analyses as needed, including but not limited to capital planning, pricing decisions, COGS, labor patterns, inventory variances, and vendor contract negotiations</p>
  • 2026-01-09T15:18:40Z
Finance Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 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>Summary</strong></p><p>The Finance Manager, Southeast Region is responsible for support of the regional and local financial reporting and processes for the Southeast region. This role will support the regional finance director and local market leaders with accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and understanding risk and opportunities within the market.  The successful candidate will possess a solid knowledge of financial processes including month/quarter/year-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, sales pipeline tracking, commissions calculations and financial systems. The position will report to the Regional Finance Director, Southeast and involves developing strong relationships with local office leaders and internal finance and corporate partners. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential duties and responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a key financial and people leader for the local office management team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to develop a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Support regional and market financial processes (commission calculations, revenue posting, pipeline tracking, etc.) while fostering teamwork and accountability within the finance team.</li><li>Lead the development, consolidation, and analysis of the annual plan and quarterly reforecasts, ensuring clarity and collaboration across stakeholders.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, delivering insights and analysis through effective communication with local management to facilitate understanding and action planning.</li><li>Act as a liaison with the corporate accounting team on revenue recognition, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, and general accounting, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.</li><li>Manage and review bi-weekly commission payroll, ensuring accuracy and fairness in compensation processes.</li><li>Supervise and develop day-to-day processes and responsibilities of regional financial analysts, promoting growth, coaching, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with Regional Finance Directors, FP& A teams, and other stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and transparent working environment.</li><li>Lead critical projects and provide value-added ad hoc analysis, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and teamwork within the finance team and across the organization.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-12T15:38:38Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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> 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>Management of all financial accounting functions of the firm.</li><li>Leads the firm's budgeting and expense management processes, including the development of annual operating budgets and financial projections and periodic variance review</li><li>Ensures the accuracy of monthly financial reporting and assists external CPA in the preparation of financial reports</li><li>Manages all daily accounting functions: bank reconciliations, cash receipts/accounts receivables</li><li>Handles partner distribution, payroll, 401k administration, benefits administration, and expense report management</li><li>Supervises Accounting Assistant in the Accounts Payable and Billing functions</li><li>Works closely with Accounting Consultant in London client billing</li><li>Works closely with Office Manager in human resource and benefits and facilities and vendor contract management</li><li>May participate in the strategic planning of operations</li><li>Management of all billing functions of the firm.</li><li>Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours</li><li>Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s)</li><li>Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements</li><li>Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts</li><li>Submits budgets per client requirements</li><li>Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-01-09T21:23:44Z
Accounting Manager
  • Rosemont, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2026-01-09T22:04:14Z
Accounting Manager
  • Oak Terrace, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2026-01-09T21:23:44Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 145000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $160,000 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>Role Overview</strong></p><p>This role is ideal for someone who not only understands accounting at a deep technical level, but also enjoys building processes, implementing structure, designing workflows, and improving financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>•</strong>           Design, document, and implement scalable accounting workflows across multiple subsidiaries</p><p>•           Create standardized procedures for A/R, A/P, invoicing, inventory, cost accounting, payroll, and treasury</p><p>•           Build month-end and year-end close processes (calendar, checklists, responsibilities, deadlines)</p><p>•           Establish internal controls aligned with PE-backed operational best practices</p><p>•           Develop audit-ready accounting documentation and reconciliations</p><p>•           Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports</p><p>•           Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP across all entities</p><p>•           Assist CEO/CFO with forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling</p><p>•           Support intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidation reporting</p><p>•           Oversee accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules</p><p><strong>•           </strong>Evaluate and improve our current accounting systems (QuickBooks Enterprise / NetSuite etc.)</p><p>•           Build automated workflows that reduce manual errors and increase visibility</p><p>•           Implement tools for inventory management, COGS reporting, and cash tracking</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-14T22:11:59Z
Tax & Accounting Senior Manager - Public
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 160000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a Tax and Accounting Senior Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves overseeing accounting and tax functions, including managing a team of accounting professionals, handling financial transactions, and preparing financial accounting data for multiple entities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, variance analysis, and key financial metrics for multiple entities.</p><p>• Review and ensure accuracy of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Lead a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance and training as needed.</p><p>• Manage the entire lifecycle of accounting for income taxes, including annual, quarterly, and forecasted tax rate computations.</p><p>• Oversee and review other accounting areas such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, Taxes, and Revenue operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and controls.</p><p>• Understand and manage complex partnership tax structures and transactions.</p><p>• Research tax issues and communicate implications of investment decisions to senior management.</p><p>• Coordinate compliance work, including the preparation and timely filing of tax returns for partnerships.</p><p>• Document and manage the process for quarterly estimates and filings.</p>
  • 2026-01-12T19:38:46Z
Associate
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Associate to oversee the daily operations of our office in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth workflows, manage administrative tasks, and foster a positive work environment. This role requires a proactive approach to coordinating various functions while maintaining high standards of professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary Range: 120-200K</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits: M/D/V, 401K, PTO</p><p><br></p><p><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the daily operations of the office, ensuring efficient use of facilities and support staff.</p><p>• Organize and manage logistics for attorneys and staff to streamline workflows.</p><p>• Handle financial tasks such as bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and preparation of financial statements.</p><p>• Collaborate with external accountants to facilitate tax return preparation and compliance.</p><p>• Supervise audits, census processes, and management of profit-sharing and 401(k) plans.</p><p>• Review and compile necessary information for renewing firm insurance policies.</p><p>• Administer payroll processes for all employees, including partners and support staff.</p><p>• Evaluate lease agreements and coordinate with building management on safety protocols.</p><p>• Assist with billing operations and collaborate with the Billing Systems Administrator.</p><p>• Plan and support firm social functions and other related activities as needed.</p>
  • 2026-01-02T08:03:58Z
Bookkeeper
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting, payroll, and financial reporting, along with the ability to multitask and work collaboratively within a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and manage financial reports, including profit and loss statements, to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Process invoices, track expenses, and handle accounts payable and receivable tasks.</p><p>• Administer payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks and other tools to maintain organized financial records.</p><p>• Assist with planning and booking events, including accommodations and logistics, several times a year.</p><p>• Support office operations by managing supplies, organizing files, and maintaining record-keeping systems.</p><p>• Coordinate with senior executives to provide administrative support and project assistance.</p><p>• Handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.</p><p>• Maintain communication with clients, vendors, and internal team members to ensure smooth workflows.</p><p>• Contribute to HR-related tasks such as employment documentation and onboarding processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary $75-90K</p><p>Benefits Medical dental vision 401K</p><p> <strong>"<em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster"</em></strong></p>
  • 2026-01-13T17:38:38Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 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>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 desired candidate possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, is detail-oriented, well organized, and can manage competing priorities while meeting constant deadlines.</p><p>Specific job responsibilities</p><ul><li>Perform the accounts payable cycle to ensure timely payments of invoices to vendors, from receipt of invoices to finalizing payments, including:</li><li>Enter invoices into the accounts payable system (SAP Concur).</li><li>Gain the proper business and financial statement knowledge to administer accurate coding of each invoice, including expense categorization, approval workflow, and other applicable fields necessary for business reporting.</li><li>Assist with monitoring the accounts payable email inbox.</li><li>Prepare batch ACH and check runs, as well as wire transfers.</li><li>Ensure payment success and that all invoices are accounted for in the general ledger and the accounts payable system.</li><li>Investigate and resolve issues associated with invoice processing internally with business owners and externally with vendors.</li><li>Provide support during mergers and acquisitions, including assistance with integration of merger firm accounts payable processes and new vendor onboarding.</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding payment status of invoices and other ad-hoc requests.</li><li>Review and approve employee expense reimbursement reports, including verification of mandatory documentation and expensing coding accuracy.</li><li>Review, code, and reconcile monthly corporate credit card transactions.</li><li>Assist with IRS 1099 compliance and reporting.</li><li>Assist with monthly tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and determining appropriate accruals.</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable tasks, including depositing checks, posting receipts, and researching discrepancies.</li><li>General accounting assistance: scanning, organizing, and filing accounting documentation, opening and sorting mail for the accounting team.</li><li>Special projects or ad-hoc requests, as required.<strong> </strong></li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-09T19:49:14Z
Sr. AR Accountant
  • Plainfield, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. <strong>This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team</strong>. This position will have a close working relationship with the accounting, payroll, and finance team members as well as leadership throughout the organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers.</li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-12T14:43:39Z
Assistant Controller
  • Markham, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in the South Suburbs of Chicago, IL . This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial management, construction accounting, and team leadership. The Assistant Controller will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of financial processes and compliance with industry standards while supporting the organization’s growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee month-end close procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activities and prepare detailed financial statements and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Lead a team of administrative staff, including clerks and accountants, providing guidance and support.</p><p>• Coordinate accounts payable/receivable processes and oversee construction billing submissions using Textura.</p><p>• Process and document Time and Material (T& M) projects with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Handle compliance and reporting documentation through platforms such as B2GNow and ensure timely submission.</p><p>• Review job cost data and contribute to the preparation of monthly Work in Progress (WIP) reports.</p><p>• Serve as the point of contact for construction-specific payroll matters, reconciling quarterly payroll reports and preparing returns.</p><p>• Establish and maintain efficient systems and controls to verify the integrity of all financial processes and data.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with vendors, subcontractors, financial institutions, and internal teams.</p>
  • 2026-01-09T19:34:34Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Plainfield, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2026-01-12T21:34:06Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 72000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $72,000 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><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process accounts payable invoices (PO & NON-PO) in accordance with policies, procedures, and SOX compliance. Investigate and resolve problems associated with the processing of invoices. Identify and prioritize processing of invoices earning vendor discounts.</li><li>Perform daily reconciliation of freight and contract shop invoices imported into AP’s system from different ERP systems. Process invoices from the error log created by AP’s scanning software. Perform vendor statement reconciliations. Perform periodic analysis of duplicate, open, and unpaid invoices.</li><li>Process and complete all scheduled payment runs. Coordinate payment activities with Treasury, according to the prescribed process, including resolving payment issues. Analyze the payment proposal to ensure electronic methods are maximized. Ensure remittance information is accurate, including routing and account information for electronic payments.</li><li>Special projects</li><li>Maintain all aspects of the vendor master files. This includes set-up, changes, and deactivations of vendors. Assist with monthly reporting and audits. Perform monthly vendor master change review. Lead efforts in resolving IRS B-notices and perform backup withholding where applicable.</li></ul><p><strong>Typical Decisions</strong></p><ul><li>Determine which inquiries are beyond the scope of the Accounts Payable position and direct them to the appropriate department.</li><li>Ensure invoices have the appropriate approvals and documentation.</li><li>Coordinate invoice resolution of PO invoices with the appropriate individual to correct any quantity, pricing, or goods receipt issues.</li><li>Verify all payments are complete and accurate.</li><li>Determine which vendors are more suitable for the virtual credit card program versus ACH/EFT.</li><li>Identifying & prioritizing invoice processing for earning maximum discounts.</li></ul>
  • 2026-01-09T19:34:34Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities </strong></p><p>• Ability to complete AP/AR/Payroll related duties</p><p>• Apply and research client payments and prepare deposits</p><p>• Process and code invoices for payment</p><p>• Prepare related journal entries</p><p>• Assist in Employee Expense/Company Credit Card processing (Expensify)</p><p>• Meet processing and reporting deadlines</p><p>• Support Brokerage Offices by entering and processing AP/AR requests</p><p>• Responding to information requests from Brokerage Offices</p><p>• Assisting the Accounting Manager and Controller with special projects, as needed</p><p> </p>
  • 2026-01-09T15:03:45Z
Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2026-01-12T21:38:37Z
Full Charge Bookkeeper
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Role</strong>: Accountant </p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: $70,000 - $90,000 + Discretionary bonus </p><p><strong>Location</strong>: 60638 (Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burbank area) </p><p><strong>Structure</strong>: Fully Onsite</p><p><em>Role Reporting to CFO </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p> The Accountant will serve as the primary accounting professional for the organization, owning day-to-day accounting operations and playing a key role in financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement. This is a highly visible role that requires a polished, confident professional who is comfortable interacting with company ownership and leadership when questions arise. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically strong, and highly proficient in Excel, with the ability to manage and interpret complex spreadsheets.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Oversee cash flow management and daily liquidity monitoring</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger</li><li>Perform monthly account reconciliations and lead the month-end close process</li><li>Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records using Sage Fixed Assets</li><li>Perform cost accounting analysis related to a job shop manufacturing environment, including product profitability</li><li>Develop and maintain production labor and operational reporting</li><li>Serve as backup for payroll administration</li><li>Lead the year-end physical inventory process</li><li>Coordinate with external tax accountants on year-end review and tax filings</li><li>Act as the internal subject matter expert and primary administrator for the ERP system (Infor Visual Manufacturing)</li><li>Respond to financial questions from ownership with confidence and clarity</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary based on experience</li><li>Annual bonus potential</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance</li><li>401(k) with company match and profit-sharing</li><li>Paid holidays and vacation</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</em></strong></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-15T15:53:37Z
Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Gary, IN
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 26.60 - 30.80 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Gary, Indiana. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial and administrative tasks to ensure accurate and timely billing and payment processing for customer accounts and construction projects. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment within the construction industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Research and establish billing procedures and requirements for various construction projects.<br>• Prepare and submit monthly billings, including AIA documents such as G702/G703 and sworn statements, in collaboration with project managers.<br>• Generate conditional, unconditional, and final waivers as required for project compliance.<br>• Ensure all stored material billing requirements are accurately met during monthly draws.<br>• Monitor and manage project billing portals, ensuring compliance with monthly requirements.<br>• Handle retention processes, including setup, reduction requests, and collection for general contractor projects.<br>• Process and track contractual change orders to ensure accurate billing adjustments.<br>• Maintain accounts receivable cash projections and provide daily updates.<br>• Investigate and resolve customer billing inquiries, including adjustments and reconciliations.<br>• Complete month-end close activities, including account reconciliation, aging reports, and job cost reporting.
  • 2026-01-06T04:06:01Z
Senior Tax Accountant
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$125,000 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>2026 is in full swing! Time to fall into a job that role you've always dreamed of.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Successful candidates will be proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of clearly communicating tax concepts. They should demonstrate strong analytical abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.</p><ul><li>Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations at the company, and each vertical, to streamline cross-functional workflows.</li><li>Review federal and state income tax returns, K-1s, extensions, quarterly payments, and taxable income estimates.</li><li>Support growing verticals by coordinating nexus assessments and state/local registrations (DOR, sales/use, withholding/payroll, city/local as applicable) and build a complete compliance calendar to support the tax function.</li><li>Coordinating across various verticals and business units to ensure accurate and timely reporting and compliance.</li><li>Lead targeted multi-state sales & use tax research to confirm taxability and rates by jurisdiction; maintain a concise taxability matrix, and coordinate with Finance to keep exemption certificates current.</li><li>Assist in tax registrations, state filings, and obtaining necessary tax clearances for multiple entities.</li><li>Handle federal and state tax notices, including research, response drafting, and timely resolution.</li><li>Draft and review tax workpapers and documentation supporting compliance filings and audits.</li><li>Provide support on various consulting projects, including state tax research, property tax assessments, and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including coordination with external advisors and addressing investor tax-related inquiries.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of processes to enhance compliance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to ensure timely compliance with state and federal tax requirements.</li><li>Support diligence processes related to acquisitions and transaction tax matters.</li><li>Manage administrative tasks within the tax function, contributing to the efficiency of internal processes.</li></ul>
  • 2026-01-12T14:58:38Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a meticulous and motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Oak Brook, Illinois. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who is skilled in managing financial transactions, vendor communications, and ensuring accurate invoice processing across multiple business entities. The role requires strong organizational abilities and a commitment to maintaining precise records while contributing to the efficiency of accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a high volume of invoices weekly, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.</p><p>• Update and manage vendor account details and invoice data fields in the system.</p><p>• Assign transactions to the correct general ledger accounts and business entities.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors to address payment discrepancies and inquiries.</p><p>• Utilize vendor portals to submit and reconcile invoices efficiently.</p><p>• Maintain comprehensive and organized records of accounts payable activities.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to support month-end closing procedures and reporting.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards during all transactions.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $27/hr to $30/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</p>
  • 2026-01-17T15:33:38Z
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