37 results for Accounting Specialist in Chicago, IL

Staff Accountant Job Duties:• Perform general accounting tasks including payroll processing, completing transactional entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining records• Prepare semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees. • Handle payroll discrepancies• Prepare weekly check run. • Employee expense reimbursements and process ACH direct deposits • Invoice suppliers • G/L transactions• Record inventory receipts• Account reconciliations including Cash, A/P and A/R• Create journal entries and verify balance sheet

Senior Financial Analyst To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Work from home options, generous vacation days every year, top tier benefits, competitive pay rates and VERY lucrative bonuses. If that sounds like something you want, keep reading. Description of Job:We are is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance and Accounting team! This is an exciting opportunity for someone to grow his/her career at one of the market leaders in the lighting industry, with ambitious development plans. This position reports to the Finance Manager, in close collaboration with both the business teams and other F& A team members as appropriate. Role & Responsibilities• Preparing and maintaining the financial model and monthly forecasts, based on inputs from the business teams and the Senior Director of Finance• Coordinating the annual budget process, in close collaboration with functional VPs and other key contributors• Preparing key internal reports and analyses (e.g.: daily sales/orders/quotes flash report, weekly Three Month Outlook file, monthly product and agent reporting’s, monthly volume/price analysis…)• Submitting monthly reporting packages, as well as periodic forecasts and budget deliverables, to corporate headquarters• Partnering with select department VPs (sales, IT, marketing, R& D, operations…) to actively manage budget and target KPIs attainment• Supporting any ad hoc initiatives or requests from the corporate headquarters• In general, he/she will be expected to act as an ‘agent of change’ and a trusted partner to the business teams, providing insightful analyses and information that will enhance decision making and profitability.

Financial Systems Analyst To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Financial Systems Analyst 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… Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ensure the timely and accurate execution of the global closing process, planning process and payment processing by coordinating, monitoring, and identifying and resolving issues.</li><li>Address and resolve all issues raised from the CFO community.</li><li>Support the production of information for management and financial reporting, using SAP BW, SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Analysis for Office.</li><li>Support Finance stakeholders in making best use of the available reporting capabilities.</li><li>Execute and/or contribute to the execution of governance processes for Finance Solutions.</li><li>Support financial audits with the necessary reports and process documentation from financial systems.</li><li>Review the audit findings that relate to the financial applications and processes, identifying possible courses of action to address findings.</li><li>Collaboration with stakeholders to implement steps to mitigate issues.</li><li>Contribute as Finance specialist in agile release trains and other projects and initiatives.</li><li>Work with local and global CFO teams to assess as-is process and system flow, develop/document business requirements, ensure understanding between the company's functions, lead testing, facilitate sign off from CFO unit and ensure implementation and execution of features or other project deliverables.</li><li>Support the development of financial applications and process landscape in close collaboration with the local and global CFO community, IT, process management and Group functions.</li><li>Harmonize, document and implement Finance related processes, based on sound analysis of various inputs from the different Finance teams and other sources.</li><li>Regularly update and review process flows and procedures related to Financial Solutions North America as needed.</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives within North America and the Global Finance community, and assure consistency across multiple areas.</li><li>Support the root cause analysis of data quality issues by analysing data, processes, and data flows.</li></ul>

Corporate and Investment Accountant To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a Corporate and Investment 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 are offering an opportunity to join our team in Chicago, Illinois as an Investment Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for managing various financial aspects of real estate investment entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient communication with investors, internal teams, and external professionals. This role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities including but not limited to investor relations, financial management, tax coordination, reporting, management of investment LLC structures, and organization and implementation of investment documents and operating agreements. Job Responsibilities:• Manage Investor Equity and prepare sponsor and fund balance sheets and income statements.• Maintain regular communication with investors regarding their positions and reporting.• Implement and monitor investor equity contributions and distributions.• Coordinate tax planning and compliance for all investment vehicles with outside consultants and professionals.• Maintain internal investment tracking tools, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data management.• Perform fund accounting activities, including reconciliation of accounts, preparation of financial statements, and tracking of expenses.• Manage Investment Documents and Operating Agreements, ensuring accessibility and compliance.• Review operating agreements to ensure adherence to financial and operational guidelines.• Collaborate with internal asset management, property management, and ownership teams to gather relevant financial information and support decision-making processes.• Take on various accounting and financial projects in support of all departments in the company.• Proficiency in accounting software such as Yardi and Quickbooks, and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.• Strong understanding of real estate investment structures, financial modeling, and accounting principles.

FP&A Buisness Support -Financial Analyst To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new FP& A Business Support - Financial Analyst 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… Job Description<ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting for the P& L and ensure timely and accurate financial statements (with focus on SG& A)</li><li>Coordinate with accountants and financial analyst ton ensure quality of financial information</li><li>Prepare commentary on monthly variances for leadership presentation</li><li>Prepare cost center reports and analysis for over 20 departments</li><li>Support management team to understand their spending and control their budget</li><li>Participate in quarterly forecasting and yearly budgeting for SG& A expenses</li><li>Support net working capital improvement measures (AP, AR, Inventory)</li><li>Track work force, ensure proper coding by department and analyze fluctuations</li><li>Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis</li></ul>

Director of Financial Reporting To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Director of Financial Reporting 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… Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee U.S. GAAP reporting requirements for all investments including the preparation of all financial statements and supporting analyses.</li><li>Oversee U.S. GAAP Investment Company Accounting reporting on behalf of various co-investment partners</li><li>Ensure timely submissions of all reporting deliverables and regular coordination with the appropriate department contacts to effectively communicate expectations</li><li>Consolidate, review and analyze results on a U.S. GAAP and proportionate basis including preparation of presentations and ensuring analysis is to a high standard. Includes working in coordination with the other Accounting Departments and FP& A teams to understand variances from forecasts and variances in quarterly actual results</li><li>Build relationships with key contacts internally and externally with various teams to continually assess and address issues that may result in delays or inaccuracy of information</li><li>Effectively manage team and respective tasks, workloads and projects for team members. In addition, provide coaching and development to direct reports</li><li>Oversee all monthly and between-quarter responsibilities for entire team and assess where roles or tasks can be shifted amongst team members as needed</li><li>Leads all technical accounting and financial reporting research efforts; analyzes, researches, and concludes on new and proposed technical accounting and financial reporting matters as well as prepares memorandums regarding the company’s position and the impact on the company</li><li>Oversee project to enhance and update Company’s accounting policies and their future maintenance</li><li>Work with internal audit and the Senior Manager of Risk and Controls to ensure controls are properly integrated and working effectively</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors to answer questions, provide support in a timely fashion, understand new U.S. GAAP accounting guidance</li><li>Continually challenge the reporting processes and identify improvements to reduce manual processes in favor of automation</li></ul>

Controller To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] You know what’s awesome? Chicago Summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Summer. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. Job Description:• Monitor, maintain and improve accounting control procedures• Supervise the work of the accounting team• Manage the completion of the month-end close process for numerous US and international entities• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records including General Ledger, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet reporting• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual reports for banks, regulators and other third parties• Participate in budgeting process• Coordinate regulatory and financial audits and tax returns filings with outside CPA firms

Assistant Controller This role primarily focuses on overseeing the accounting department functions with an emphasis on manufacturing and inventory control. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial statements and reporting, as well as managing costing structure of inventory and accounts receivable. Responsibilities:• Oversee the month-end close process and ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial statements.• Manage general accounting functions including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, general ledger, and taxes.• Monitor and manage the costing structure of inventory on a monthly basis, making necessary adjustments to standard costs.• Manage accounts receivable and collections, reporting on customer collections and customers at risk monthly.• Implement and enforce internal control policies and procedures.• Lead quarterly balance sheet reviews and verify all accounts are reconciled.• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting and audit activities.• Assess current practices and procedures, recommending improvements where necessary.• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.• Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end.

SEC Reporting Manager To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Feeling stuck or straight up bored at your current job? Let’s fix that. A high-End Investment firm is seeking a SEC Reporting Manager. 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: - Supervise day-to-day SEC and FERC reporting processes, including drafting disclosures, processing changes, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout the document, maintaining quarterly list of disclosure items and coordinating with the printer. - Proactively notify Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns. - Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding reporting activities. - Supervise and provide review and approval of a variety of reporting assignments. - Interface with leadership positions within Finance, Legal and Secretary’s Office. Team oriented interface with comparable roles. - Work with various parties, both within the Controller’s Group as well as other areas of the company, to accomplish goals, resolve issues and enhance and improve processes. Contact with others requires tact and persuasiveness. - Supervise assigned staff including development, staffing, performance assessment, work review, etc. Day to day supervisory responsibilities are limited but, depending on size and accounting complexity of assigned entity, may provide lead direction to staff assigned to specific project or work group. Work leadership is generally administrative in nature and typically involves functional direction to others assigned to assist on an occasional to moderate basis.

SVP, Portfolio Controller To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new SVP, Portfolio Controller 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… ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:· Carry out all facets of financial and regulatory reporting, accounting, audit, budgets, compliance, asset-liability management, liquidity management and investment functions.· Develop and maintain reliable and timely financial reporting as a basis for management planning and decision making. Actively participate in the formation, development, implementation, and administration of the company’s strategic plan.· Present reports to the board of directors, senior management, and staff. Keep stakeholders up to date on trends and general information.· Clearly define and communicate goals and the contributions of departments towards those goals. Encourage cooperation, be approachable and build relationships that support cross-functional team building.· Oversee the budgeting process and maintain and monitor annual business plan financial targets. Understand the organizational strengths and weaknesses, clarify opportunities and threats, identify trends and opportunities to enhance business performance, and provide focus and direction for organizational and individual action.· Serve as the lead for all regulatory exams and audits.· Ensure compliance with all generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)· Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Senior Financial Analyst To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at [email protected] The warmer Chicago months are pretty much here! Treat yourself this Spring season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024. Job Summary:We are seeking to fill the role of Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis within our Financial Planning and Analysis organization. You will lead the financial planning, reporting and analysis supporting the Affiliates business. This role is located in Chicago, Illinois and is not eligible for relocation assistance. Duties· Lead the financial planning, reporting, analysis and forecasting activities for the brokerage and Affiliates business.· Prepare and validate monthly results business reporting packages to help explain key drivers in revenue/expense trends key timing metrics.· Work with leadership to continuously build and evolve standardized KPIs and support schedules to improve revenue and expense performance.· Lead and prepare cost benefit analysis in support of key investments relating to incremental growth through office expansion and/or new Affiliates opportunities. (e.g., break even analysis).· Lead the annual budgeting process, prepare budget and drive accountability by working with Affiliate Offices to understand revenue and expense drivers.· Lead the financial planning, reporting, analysis and forecasting activities for consolidation of At World Holdings (parent company) as well as direct support of corporate functions· Develop and lead the financial planning, forecasting and reporting activities for the consolidated balance sheet and cash flow statements.