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Certified Public Accountant Jobs in Lincoln Park, IL

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Hinsdale, IL

$80,000–$115,000 / year

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9 days ago

Chicago, IL

$28–$36 / hour

li>Passionate about your local community and excited to work with Intuit to engage with and build Intuit’s presence in your local community (e.g., speaking at events, building a local and online social presence, creating content such as tax tips and educational videos). As a Tax Expert – Retail On-Site, you will focus on bringing in new customers and serving as their trusted advisor, empowering customers to achieve positive financial outcomes while supporting Intuit’s mission of “Powering Prosperity Around the World.” .

2 days ago

Chicago, IL

$28–$36 / hour

2 days ago

Northfield, IL

$79,000–$119,000 / year
Full time

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Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys tackling complex accounting challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to contribute to large-scale, high-visibility initiatives that support business growth and transformation.

30+ days ago

Port Barrington, IL

$150,000–$300,000 / year

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9 days ago

Wheaton, IL

$50,000–$60,000 / year

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing a variety of tax returns, including Form 709 Gift Tax Returns, Form 1065 Partnership Tax Returns, Form 1041 Trust Returns, and Corporate Tax Returns. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

7 days ago

Chicago, IL

$160,000–$200,000 / year

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9 days ago

Elmwood Park, IL

Remote

$250,000–$500,000 / year

Rather than focusing heavily on business development, this individual will serve as a trusted advisor to partners, managers, and staff by providing guidance on complex tax issues, interpreting tax law changes, and helping the firm navigate sophisticated tax matters with confidence. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

4 days ago

Northwoods, IL

$115,000–$145,000 / year

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Chicago, IL

Remote

$140,000–$170,000 / year

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9 days ago

Chicago, IL

Remote

$110,000–$140,000 / year

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9 days ago

Chicago, IL

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Lead end-to-end Finance Transformation projects across key areas including: Finance function assessments, finance function capability stand-up and optimization, operating model design, service delivery model program design and implementation (i.e. shared services, centers of excellence, outsourcing, and global business services), cost reduction programs, process optimization and automation, and working capital optimization.

In FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring organization, we focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.

2 days ago

Chicago, IL

$146,000–$200,000 / year

p>A Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Services (PCS) is responsible for utilizing their educational background and professional experience as well as their communication, time management, leadership, technical, business development, and people skills to provide tax compliance and consulting services to our high net-worth clients. Offering a high touch approach, we have extensive experience serving high net-worth individuals, their families, family offices, C-Suite executives, athletes, entertainers, as well as other people with complicated tax and financial structures.

2 days ago

Chicago, IL

$112,000–$150,000 / year

p>A Tax Manager, Private Client Services is responsible for utilizing their educational background and professional experience as well as their communication, time management, leadership, technical, business development, and people skills to provide tax compliance and consulting services to our high net-worth clients. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

2 days ago

Chicago, IL

$125,000–$140,000 / year

The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual.

2 days ago

Chicago, IL

$160,000–$175,000 / year

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual.

2 days ago

Schaumburg, IL

$125,000–$150,000 / year

p>The ideal candidate is a seasoned CPA with a minimum of 5 years of experience, comfortable working directly with clients and leading internal accounting support, while collaborating with attorneys on complex financial and planning matters. This full-time, on-site position will support the firm’s attorneys and clients in matters involving estate planning, probate, trust administration, and tax-related strategies.

6 days ago

Chicago, IL

Remote

$94,000–$143,000 / year

p>Motive serves more than 120,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

Conduct technical accounting research in collaboration with the Revenue Accounting Senior Manager, ensure appropriate solutions are implemented with process documentation, and as needed document conclusions in accounting policy format.

2 days ago

Chicago, IL

$220,000–$260,000 / year
Full time

Work with various personnel and departments and the Disclosure Committee to collect information and input into reports; coordinate, review and collect comments on the various drafts; prepare support files; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete all relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires. As the Director of Accounting and Reporting, this position will be responsible for the preparation and filing of all external financial reporting documents and related SEC filings and US GAAP Technical Accounting guidance for the Group.

23 days ago

Chicago, IL

$300,000–$400,000 / year
Full time

CONSIDERED EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: Tax Accountant Attorney Mergers Acquisitions Divestitures Equity Funds Tax JD CPA MBA Representations Warranties Insurance RWI Transactional Risk Insurance #DiedreMoire #JobSearch #JobHunt #JobOpening #Hiring #Job #Jobs #Careers #Employment #jobposting #InsuranceJobs. Described compensation is not definite nor precise and may be estimated and approximate and is negotiable depending on market conditions and candidate availability and other factors and is solely at the discretion of employers.

15 days ago

Chicago, IL

$300,000–$400,000 / year
Full time

7 days ago

Chicago, IL

$300,000–$400,000 / year
Full time

CONSIDERED EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: Tax Accountant Attorney Mergers Acquisitions Divestitures Equity Funds Tax JD CPA MBA Representations Warranties Insurance RWI Transactional Risk Insurance #DiedreMoire #JobSearch #JobHunt #JobOpening #Hiring #Job #Jobs #Careers #Employment #jobposting #InsuranceJobs. Shall: • Determine acceptability of Representations and Warranties Insurance and Transactional Risk Insurance options for Mergers and Acquisitions deals using high level financial risk analysis and negotiating with buyers and sellers.

27 days ago

Chicago, IL

$130,000–$140,000 / year

This role is part of our corporate segment accounting team who will engage in core ledger activities including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as well as certain financial reporting support activities.

Is there additional variable compensation: 10% bonus.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will focus on lease accounting, litigation reserves, equity compensation and shares for EPS, investments, debt, hedging and cash transactions.
9 days ago

Chicago, Illinois

To Apply Now - email your resume to [email protected]. Position Overview: We are seeking a Tax Staff Accountant who will work closely with clients to understand their businesses and support tax compliance, projections, and issue resolution.

13 days ago

p>We Hope to See:

• A team player who works well with others - being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value • A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy in your role • Growth mindset - being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently • Customer service focus - we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine.

30+ days ago

Portage, IN

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13 days ago

Naperville, IL

$58,388–$105,535.10 / year

The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.

30+ days ago

Arlington Heights, IL

$28.47–$42.71 / hour

Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.

30+ days ago

$82,730–$124,090 / year

For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine.

Education• Bachelor''s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, (required) • Master''s Degree in Accounting, finance, taxation a plus (preferred) Experience• 2+ years working in an accounting or tax department for a mid to large size company or public accounting firm.

14 days ago

Franklin Park, IL

$92,000–$103,000 / year

In this role you be responsible for performing accounting and other financially related tasks including month end close, posting journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and processing of CONCUR credit card transactions. We manufacture water- efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

30+ days ago

Lincolnshire, Illinois

As the Senior Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for indirect tax compliance and assisting with the related audits including sales and use, business personal property tax, tax analysis and mitigation as well as systems improvements and integration.

30+ days ago

Chicago, IL

$90,000–$110,000 / year

You will be responsible for administering a full range of accounting operations including but not limited to accounting research, calculation of complex expense accruals, lease accounting, monthly close and financial statement preparation, and general accounting process improvement.

Perform daily and monthly accounting activities (e.g., recording journal entries, G/L and bank account reconciliations, monthly close entries) for WellBe including all consolidated entities.

30+ days ago

Chicago, IL

$85,000–$100,000 / year

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines'' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward.

30+ days ago

Chicago, Illinois

p>The BDC Fund Accounting Department is responsible for the financial and investor reporting associated with Golub Capital’s Business Development Companies (“BDCs”) which includes Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBDC), Golub Capital Direct Lending Corporation, Golub Capital Direct Lending Unlevered Corporation, Golub Capital BDC 4, Inc., Golub Capital Private Credit Fund, Golub Capital Private Income Fund I and Golub Capital Private Income Fund S. The team provides accounting and SEC reporting for the BDCs and their subsidiaries pursuant to the governing operating and investment management agreements and in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Key responsibilities within the group include monthly closes and ongoing maintenance of each BDC’s general ledger; preparation of monthly internal management reports and quarterly financial statements on Form 10-Q or 10-K; production of quarterly investor reporting; support of annual external audits; forecasting fund performance; setup and ongoing maintenance of investor capital accounts for Golub Capital Direct Lending Corporation, Golub Capital Direct Lending Unlevered Corporation and Golub Capital BDC 4, Inc. and coordinating technical system implementations while focusing on process automation.

9 days ago

Chicago, IL

$95,000–$105,000 / year

Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects - all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Companys esteemed annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Reports Best Companies to Work For in 2024.

30+ days ago

Chicago, IL

From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products.

13 days ago

Evanston, IL

Northwestern operates with an annual budget exceeding $3.5 billion, total investments in excess of $15.5 billion (representing one of the largest endowments in the country), more than $750 million in federal research revenue, land, buildings and equipment of $3.7 billion net, and total long-term debt outstanding of $2.9 billion. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

15 days ago

Chicago, IL

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Perform month end close tasks related to Inventory and Supply Chain accounting area (e.g., Inventory Ledger Close, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss (P&L) Reporting, Flux Analysis, etc).

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

13 days ago

Chicago, IL

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Global Accounting and Financial Operations: Lead accounting for Search, Geo, and Android GTM products, including business, expenses, complex month-end close processes, and intricate journal entries.

Strategic Advisory and Partnership: Primary controllership lead for Business Development, Sales, and Product teams, provide guidance on agreement structures, product launches, and TAC/business recognition under US GAAP.

30+ days ago

Chicago, IL

li>Collaborate with cross-functional business partners across the process for creating processes to address financial reporting needs and lead continuous process improvement and automation for revenue accounting and reporting of remaining performance obligations. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Chicago, IL, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.

30+ days ago

$71,600–$109,700 / year

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Assist the invoicing functions to ensure taxes are being applied appropriately, documentation is centrally maintained and available, exemption certificates are provided when warranted, all with a sense of urgency and responsiveness. As the Senior Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for indirect tax compliance and assisting with the related audits including sales and use, business personal property tax, tax analysis and mitigation as well as systems improvements and integration.

30+ days ago

Itasca, IL

$70,000–$80,000 / year

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leading manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains specializing in customized and fully integrated turnkey solutions for the leading global equipment manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, and energy markets manufacturers. Summary: The Staff Accountant will assist the Accounting Supervisor and the Director of Accounting by preparing journal entries and reconciliations for the monthly general ledger close.

20 days ago

$85,000–$100,000 / year

p>Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leading manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains specializing in customized and fully integrated turnkey solutions for the leading global equipment manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, and energy markets manufacturers.

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.

20 days ago

Schaumburg, IL

$88,876.32–$98,874.91 / year

p>JOB SUMMARY:

This position performs a variety of accounting functions, such as preparing journal entries, financial statement analysis, bank reconciliations, annual audit-related duties, preparation of a variety of financial reports, and assisting in maintaining accurate financial records for the village and performing related accounting tasks as assigned.

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG:

The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation.

6 days ago

Oak Brook, IL

Proficiency in advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling) and experience with corporate tax software (e.g., Corptax, OneSource). Income tax accounting: assist with annual Federal/State tax provision, maintenance of deferred tax accounts, and related financial statement disclosures.

30+ days ago

Chicago, IL

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Global Accounting and Financial Operations: Lead accounting for Search, Geo, and Android GTM products, including business, expenses, complex month-end close processes, and intricate journal entries.

30+ days ago

Lemont, Illinois

You will be responsible for preparing monthly financial statements, performing detailed account reconciliations, managing fixed asset records, and contributing to financial modeling and analysis across multiple entities.

Assist finance staff as requested in the preparation of audit work papers, cost report work papers, budget, and other projects and analysis as assigned.

30+ days ago

Chicago, IL

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Perform technical research on complex accounting issues (with heavy emphasis on business arrangements, contingent considerations, etc.) and provide accounting consultation advice to business partners under US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

30+ days ago

Chicago, Illinois

30+ days ago

$76,300–$101,000 / year

p>Experience with fund accounting and reporting, including GAAP financial statements, partner allocations, and performance calculations Knowledge of investment operations, including middle and back office Experience with WSO, Eagle, and Advent Geneva Experience interacting with internal and external auditors Ability to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary enhancements.

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of GAAP accounting experience Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of GAAP accounting experience 1+ year of investment portfolio accounting, including debt investments BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

30+ days ago

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