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Newark Delaware client is looking to staff a Senior Accountant with strong SEC experience. This Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts, preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS, reconcile accounts, ensure SOX compliance, assisting with budget analysis, overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, supervising junior accounts and providing guidance on accounting principles, and support management with financial decision-making by providing data insights. The successful candidate for this role will have sharp analytical skills, excellent time management abilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the monthly financial statement close process for assigned business units or functional areas, ensuring the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.

• Assisting in the preparation, review, and analysis of account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions.

• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.

• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting packages, including comparative analysis of current and prior period actual results for internal and external reporting.

• Collaborating with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group, and Business Units to accomplish goals.

• Participating in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP, as needed.

• Working closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.

• Proactively addressing any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.

• Participating in planning processes at project and departmental level.

The ideal Senior Accountant will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.

Other requirements for the Senior Accountant role include and are not limited to:

· 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting

· CPA preferred

· Regulatory/utility/FERC/SEC reporting or energy industry experience a big plus

· Strong project management skills

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

· Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

For more information on this Senior Accountant role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 302.985.5183 and reference JO#00800-0013193132.

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181 results for Sr Accountant in Chicago, IL

Senior Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
85000.00 - 128000.00 USD / Yearly
Newark Delaware client is looking to staff a Senior Accountant with strong SEC experience. This Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts, preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS, reconcile accounts, ensure SOX compliance, assisting with budget analysis, overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, supervising junior accounts and providing guidance on accounting principles, and support management with financial decision-making by providing data insights. The successful candidate for this role will have sharp analytical skills, excellent time management abilities, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities:• Overseeing the monthly financial statement close process for assigned business units or functional areas, ensuring the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.• Assisting in the preparation, review, and analysis of account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions.• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting packages, including comparative analysis of current and prior period actual results for internal and external reporting.• Collaborating with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group, and Business Units to accomplish goals.• Participating in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP, as needed.• Working closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.• Proactively addressing any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.• Participating in planning processes at project and departmental level.
2025-05-29T14:19:25Z

Senior Accountant- (hybrid)

Oakbrook Terrace, IL
remote
Permanent
85000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
Fortune 500 company (hybrid opportunity 2 to 3 days in office ) Accountant role in Western suburbs , Illinois.This Senior Accountant role will have close the books responsibilities including journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet/income statement fluctuations, and financial statement reporting. This role will also assist with managing oversight of close the books for the operating unit overall. This person will work with several departments across finance and accounting to monitor critical close deadlines and ensure key financial controls are operating effectively. In addition, this role will be involved in ad hoc projects, annual studies, and regulatory filings/data requests. 85,000 - 115,000 excellent benefits including PTO, Tuition reimbursement and medical, dental, vision To apply for this role email your resume to danielle.tubero@roberthalf.c0m Responsibilities:• Oversee the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.• Participate in the monthly financial statement close process, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.• Analyze and review financial statements and variances, liaising with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues.• Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies or designated functions, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.• Prepare monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results.• Assist in the accounting, analysis, and budgeting of various accounts.• Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units to accomplish goals.• Lead special projects and implement changes• Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.• Resolve issues and enhance and improve processes, working with various parties within the Controller's Group as well as other areas of the company.
2025-05-02T19:48:41Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
75000.00 - 78000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$78,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m 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
2025-05-06T16:53:58Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is up to $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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m 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.
2025-05-27T14:13:50Z

Sr. Accountant

Suite 2700, IL
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 110000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m 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.
2025-05-01T16:54:06Z

Senior Accountant

Pleasant Prairie, WI
onsite
Permanent
- USD / Yearly
We are in search of a Senior Accountant with public and private industry experience to join our client in Racine county, Wisconsin. Responsibilities:• Manage financial operations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.• Prepare financial statements and provide analysis to support strategic decision making.• Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger, budgeting, audit, tax compliance, along with other month-end close duties.• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, analyzing variances, and providing insights to help meet financial goals.
2025-05-19T15:14:02Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
100000.00 - 105000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is summer getting 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. Job Description: As a Senior Accountant you will be an essential member of the accounting and finance teams. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines. <ul><li>Provide oversight to the accounting and finance operations to ensure that processes are in place to support the day to day running of the business</li><li>Performs the monthly quarterly and yearly close of the financial statements using NetSuite. This includes making the relevant accounting adjustments and analysis for the close.</li><li>Manage the banking system in-terms of making the relevant invoice payments and control over the daily movements of the cash operations</li><li>Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations</li><li>Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment</li><li>Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution.</li><li>Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards.</li><li>Review the work and supervise the staff accountants to ensure that the accounting team is able produce accurate financial statements and relevant analysis on a timely basis.</li><li>Assist in the audit process including, coordinating with the external auditors in-terms of queries arising during the audit process, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork.</li></ul>
2025-05-20T15:34:09Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
75000.00 - 78000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$78,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m 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
2025-05-07T14:04:21Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
70000.00 - 85000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Staff Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks. 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… Summary The Staff Accountant is a key member of a group of talented Accounting and Tax professionals. This position supports daily accounting operations, including the analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, review of financial statements, and various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. The Staff Accountant has the opportunity to assist with various firm-wide business initiatives and projects. As a member of a team that is extremely focused on process improvement, this position also has the opportunity to help eliminate inefficiencies and identify solutions to maximize results. This role works collaboratively with professionals outside of the Accounting team, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others. Job Description: <ul><li>Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.</li><li>Reconciles general ledger account balances on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.</li><li>Assists with the year-end financial statement audit and other audits, as required.</li><li>Assists with accounting operations for international entities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Brazil.</li><li>Assist with daily treasury activities.</li><li>Works collaboratively with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. Also has exposure to professionals outside of the Accounting department, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2025-05-06T17:48:46Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 110000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m 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… Accountabilities:<ul><li>Lead co-investment processes, including equity earnings and cash forecasting, ensuring resulting information is timely, complete and accurate.</li><li>Maintain accounting and financial records, including general ledger activity.</li><li>Serve as main liaison with the company to provide timely co-investment reporting, including cash forecasts, board books, and investor specific requests.</li><li>Complete monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including the year-end audit and any tax requirements, for the company.</li><li>Maintain intensive cash process for the company to distribute funds timely to the company investor</li><li>Investor specific reports to the company investors as directed</li><li>Develop, document and maintain effective internal controls, policies and procedures over co-investment</li><li>Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions</li><li>Assist with various special projects as assigned</li></ul>
2025-05-21T16:54:40Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
70000.00 - 85000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide. Job Description:<ul><li>Performs monthly and quarterly financial close activities including preparation of month-end journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.</li><li>Examines trial balances and transactional level detail to identify and resolve issues and develop a more in depth understanding of the business as necessary.</li><li>Analyzes balance sheet and income statement account fluctuations over multiple periods to identify trends and better assist segment teams with management of the business.</li><li>Assists with implementation of any new accounting pronouncements and provides feedback to commercial teams as to how these pronouncements will impact their business.</li><li>Identify and help to eliminate non-value-added activities within the team.</li><li>Establishes new controls and procedures as needed to enhance accounting control environment.</li><li>Ensures that financial reporting requirements to meet Duracell internal reporting deadlines are met. </li><li>Ensures compliance with Duracell’s Standard Practice Instructions, Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, and FCPA. </li><li>Assist on Corporate FP& A; Budget, Fcst, Outlook process.</li></ul>
2025-05-06T17:59:23Z

Sr. Accountant

Plainfield, IL
onsite
Permanent
75000.00 - 80000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m Spring will be here before you know it! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather when it gets here? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. 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>
2025-05-06T17:24:09Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
100000.00 - 110000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? The Senior Accountant is responsible for general ledger accounting; including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheets and income statement accounts and bank reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will also prepare tax workpapers and assist with the annual tax return filing process. Job Description<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and assist with maintenance of general ledgers.</li><li>Process account receivables and account payables.</li><li>Process capital calls and distributions.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and distribution of financial statements.</li><li>Reconcile and maintain balance sheet and income statement accounts.</li><li>Prepare tax workpapers (i.e. fiduciary, partnership, S-Corps., etc.) and assist with the annual tax return filing process.</li><li>Function as back-up for treasury activity.</li><li>Assist with special projects assigned by management.</li></ul>
2025-05-06T17:29:22Z

Senior Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is up to $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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m Spring is here! Want to be with a company that will ensure you get to enjoy the warm weather when it gets here? You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. Responsibilities· Perform monthly close activities including but not limited to:· Prepare monthly financial reporting package to executive management· Work directly with the shared service center to manage and coordinate corporate month end close· Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account recs for the corporate general ledger· Field questions/support business unit finance leads with close and consolidation questions· Accounting and disclosure responsibility for and/or involvement in the following areas:· Share-based compensation· Derivatives and hedging (Fx and interest rate swaps)· LIFO inventory· Self-insurance reserves· Debt covenant calculations· Pension· Goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis· Acquisition accounting· Maintain and update the company’s accounting policies specific to the above areas· Assist in coordinating and developing training materials for quarterly global accounting and finance updates
2025-05-27T14:13:50Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
75000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial processes, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting the organization's overall financial health. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal industry environment while utilizing your expertise in accounting systems and practices. Responsibilities:• Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.• Conduct detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.• Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring alignment between bank statements and internal records.• Oversee the general ledger by maintaining accurate entries and supporting documentation.• Create and post journal entries to facilitate month-end and year-end close processes.• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyze financial data and generate reports.• Manage month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial statements are accurate.• Work with accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP to streamline financial operations and reporting.• Collaborate with internal teams to improve accounting processes and ensure compliance with regulations.• Provide support for audits by preparing necessary documentation and addressing auditor inquiries. Salary: $75k - $80kBenefits: MED HSA, VISION, DEN, 401k
2025-05-20T14:28:43Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 110000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. Overview The Individuals/Foundations Group provides accounting, tax compliance and planning, legal, trust administration, business management, financial management, treasury, insurance, and technology services to the enterprises of two wealthy families, including business entities, trusts, individuals and foundations. The Senior Accountant position reports to the Group Leader and Sr. Manager of the Individual/Foundation Group and provides a unique opportunity for a qualified candidate to leverage his or her accounting, financial analysis and project management within the group. Key Duties & Responsibilities • Maintenance and review of general ledgers, including preparation of accounting entries for the day-to-day transactions and other activity.• Preparation and review of electronic tax work papers and tax returns for individuals, foundations and partnerships, including analysis of tax issues.• Preparation and review of financial analysis such as tax projections, cash flow and liquidity planning and budgets.• Preparing and maintaining periodic reports, including personal financial statements for family members, private foundation financial reports, summaries of property expenses, valuable articles and insurance policies.
2025-05-01T16:48:43Z

Real Estate Senior Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
115000.00 - 116000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary for this position is $115,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this Real Estate Senior Accountant hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘When is winter finally going to quit?’ 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. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for the day-to-day accounting function for the company’s properties which are under construction, including: Prepare journal entries and monthly cash account reconciliations. o Reconcile construction draws to the general ledger. o Compile financial statements for various reporting entities in connection with month and quarter-end close and year-end tax workpaper process.Assist with preparation and processing of construction draws.Track and coordinate post-construction close-out funding from lenders for operating expenses and tenant improvements. Review monthly financial statements and reporting packages provided by third-party property managers for the company’s Industrial’s operating properties in connection with the month and quarter-end close to ensure compliance with reporting standards and relevant accounting principles. Prepare budget vs. actual variance reports. • Provide follow-up and documentation of significant variances and utilize results to update and maintain monthly and quarterly investment summaries and performance tracking schedules.Review and approve monthly property-level distribution calculations provided by third-party property managers. Evaluate cash sources and uses and make recommendations regarding investment level cash management strategy for the industrial portfolio. Prepare capital call and distribution notices which adhere to applicable operating agreement requirements related to timing, waterfall provisions, etc.Evaluate and record accounting entries for significant transactions, including property acquisitions and dispositions, loan refinancings, and purchase price/placed-in-service allocations. Provide transactional support, including participation in weekly closing checklist calls, follow-up on due diligence related deliverables and review of settlement statements. Prepare quarterly asset management fee calculations and invoices. Participate in the property-level annual budgeting process. Prepare debt compliance materials and facilitate timely submission to lenders.
2025-05-06T17:29:22Z

Sr. Accountant

Elk Grove Village, IL
onsite
Permanent
85000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes, supporting the organization’s financial health and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex reconciliations and reporting tasks while contributing to the overall operational success. Responsibilities:• Perform detailed account reconciliations, including bank statements and balance sheets, to maintain financial accuracy.• Manage general ledger activities, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with accounting standards.• Prepare and post journal entries to support month-end closing processes.• Oversee inventory reconciliations to ensure proper valuation and reporting.• Handle commissions accounting and related financial adjustments.• Utilize accounting software such as NetSuite and Oracle to streamline processes and generate reports.• Collaborate with internal teams to review and analyze financial data for decision-making.• Ensure timely completion of month-end close activities, including reporting and adjustments.• Conduct financial audits to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.• Provide support for other accounting tasks as needed to meet organizational goals. Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, health spending account, flex spending accounting, maternal leave and optional life insurance
2025-05-13T15:19:02Z

Staff Accountant

Chesterton, IN
onsite
Permanent
75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
We are inviting applications for the role of a Senior Project Accountant within our Construction/Contractor industry establishment located in NWI. This role involves handling various accounting tasks, including processing customer applications, maintaining accurate customer records, and resolving customer inquiries. The Senior Project Accountant will also be responsible for monitoring customer accounts and taking appropriate action. This role will offer a salary between 80K-95K with medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k and paid time-off. Responsibilities:• Manage and process customer credit applications with accuracy and efficiency• Maintain and update customer credit records, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date• Handle customer inquiries promptly and professionally, providing excellent customer service• Monitor customer accounts regularly, identifying any irregularities or issues• Take appropriate actions on customer accounts when needed, such as initiating collections or adjustments• Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded• Maintain the General Ledger and prepare Journal Entries as needed• Assist in the monthly end close process by preparing and analyzing financial statements• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management• Conduct job costing activities, ensuring all costs are accurately allocated and recorded.
2025-05-14T14:34:26Z

Staff Accountant

Niles, IL
onsite
Permanent
70000.00 - 85000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant. Perks include including above market pay-rates, top-tier health benefits, plenty of work from home flexibility, and other unique perks that their top competitors can’t to provide. We have a strong rotational program that allows for accelerated development at all levels in our team. Position Responsibilities: <ul><li>The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in day-to-day accounting operations, providing comprehensive support in general ledger and cost accounting functions to the Controller and key executives</li><li>As a Staff Accountant, you will handle a variety of tasks including fixed assets, inventory, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue recognition, leases, tax, and cost accounting functions such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial reviews</li><li>You will journal entries, prepare account analyses on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, and communicate findings to key stakeholders</li><li>This role will prepare and send business reports to internal users, including management and executives, to support the development of annual business plans and forecasts</li><li>Additionally, you will assist in identifying and implementing process improvements, and research reconciling items and their resolutions</li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul>
2025-05-06T18:09:02Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 110000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Senior 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly/quarterly consolidated financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Shareholders’ Equity Statement and Statement of Cash Flows)</li><li>Assist with the monthly consolidation and elimination process</li><li>Assist with the preparation of Bank Reporting and related processes</li><li>Assist in analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual region/country financial information to ensure compliance with Global Accounting Policies and GAAP</li><li>Assist with the implementation of system, financial reporting and general process enhancements which ensure the consistent application of best practices across all locations</li><li>Assist in preparation of footnote related schedules for External filings</li><li>Review and perform analytics and explain variances on regional and consolidated financial results</li><li>Assist with coordination of collection from international finance teams of required financial and non-financial information for external reporting, effectively communicating underlying requirements and concepts</li><li>Lead special projects and assist with ad hoc requests, as needed</li></ul>
2025-05-01T16:54:06Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 110000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m 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.
2025-05-01T16:54:06Z

Sr. Accountant - M&A/Technical Accounting

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
105000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $105,000-$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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season is just around the corner’ 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. About the roleOur holding company team is looking for a Senior Accountant to help support our continued growth. This individual will take a lead role in our technical accounting/M& A process growth. You will build relationships with and help support finance leads across the portfolio. You will also collaborate with the CFO to set and execute strategic priorities for the business. As our business continues to grow, the Senior Accountant will have opportunities to lead others and step into a Controller-level role. This role reports directly to the Group Controllers with regular interaction with the CFO. Job Description:<ul><li>Implement and maintain consistent accounting practices across portfolio companies.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate month-end accounting closes for portfolio companies and holding company.</li><li>Assist with preparation of consolidated financial reports for the holding company.</li><li>Oversee offshore and potential US-based resources</li><li>Support the financial onboarding of newly acquired companies and their finance leaders.</li><li>Manage audit work for the holding company and its portfolio companies.</li><li>Support the building of annual budgets across the portfolio.</li><li>Assist organization-wide initiatives such as system migrations, improving processes & controls, compliance with accounting guidelines, metrics tracking, etc.</li></ul>
2025-05-21T19:54:10Z

Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
65000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
Responsibilities<ul><li>Broker/Dealer industry experience (investment firm) AND/OR Audit experience is required. </li><li>Accounting Degree</li><li>2+ years of experience as an accountant </li><li>QB is a huge plus. (Candidates without QB are considered tier 2 candidates)</li><li>Detail oriented, ability to analyze data, ability for strategic reasoning</li></ul>Benefits• Medical/Dental/Vision• 401K• PTO
2025-05-27T17:05:36Z

Sr. Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 110000.00 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 john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m 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. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Conducts moderately complex accounting activities and participates heavily in monthly close process.</li><li>Evaluates existing processes and reconciliations for improvement. Implements efficient solutions and necessary process changes as identified.</li><li>Works on smaller elements of large, complex accounting projects. Leads smaller, less-complex accounting projects.</li><li>Brings inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management.</li><li>Works closely with company-wide departments to ensure accounting information is represented accurately and timely.</li><li>Exercises sound business acumen and judgment. Understands the financial operations of departments, divisions, and business units supported.</li><li>Works to ensure internal controls are executed in compliance with the Company’s SOX program.</li></ul>
2025-05-01T16:39:09Z

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