Property Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28480 Salary: $88,000 IFG US is partnering with a real estate firm in downtown Chicago looking to add 2 Property Accountants to their team. They are located in the heart of the Loop and are in the office 4 days a week. Responsibilities Complete the month-end accounting closing process. Issue financial statement packages including the maintenance of recurring and reversing journal entries, accruals, income journal, reclassification, and other required journal entries Prepare month end account reconciliation and accounting work reports Assist in computing and filing monthly agency tax returns Manage weekly payables check runs and aging reports Support Accounting Manager in reporting requirements and compiling budget data Update and manage fixed asset detail ledgers and depreciation Assist managing audits by providing audit schedules, data requests, and auditor inquiries Work with Accounts Payable team to ensure hotel invoices are correctly coded and processed Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Master's and/or CPA highly preferred 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within real estate, hotels, or property management Apply Now
Tax Analyst (or Senior)
Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #28450 Salary: $95,000 Job Title: Staff Tax Analyst (or Senior, Staff level preferred) Reason position is open: Current team member moving over to parent company Work Schedule: 40-hour weekly target; some additional hours may required for quarterly deadlines; team focuses on getting things done versus hours spent working; team members expected to recommend process improvements to increase efficiency Supervisor: Tax Manager Employment: Full-time with benefits Global Company: Headquartered in Chicago Company Location: Downtown Chicago Loop (hybrid 1-2 days per week in office) Industry: Manufacturing and services ($10B-$12B in revenues) Salary Target: $85,000 – $95,000 (no bonus); Staff $95,000 – $105,000 (no bonus); Senior Work Experience 2 – 3 years; Staff 3 – 4 years; Senior Note: Based upon performance, a Staff Analyst will be eligible for promotion to Senior Analyst in 12 – 18 months. Public accounting firm experience preferred, global manufacturing industry experience also fine; combination also fine Scope of Work % Federal (1120s and related forms, documents, research, analysis) 50% State, Local, International (and related forms, documents, research, analysis) 50% Size of current tax team: Corporate Tax Team is 12 (including Fed, State, Int’l teams) Hybrid (mostly remote): 1-2 days in the office weekly to meet with, learn from and collaborate with the team. Software: OneStream Financial Reporting (recently implemented); OneSource Tax Provision Software (related OneStream product); GTW (PWC software) for tax compliance Excel: Important to know pivot tables and lookups (but not using macros or VBA at this time) PowerBI: Starting to use this software so a plus to have but not required Certifications: CPA (or in process) a plus and/or MST (or in process) a plus (Company will assist if candidate wants to pursue) Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English required; Spanish a “nice-to-have” Company “sells”: Nice transition from public accounting as Company has more than 140 different autonomous businesses and each business treated like a client so non-stop learning and significant opportunity for professional growth and development with the benefit of working for a single global entity Interview Process: Round 1: 45-minute video interview with the global head of talent acquisition Rounds 2, 3, 4: Senior Manager, Manager and Supervisor (each a 1-hour video interview) Staff / Senior Tax Analyst The Staff / Senior Tax Analyst will work with a wide range of experienced tax professionals on the Company tax team. U.S. federal income taxes are the primary focus of this position, with exposure to both state income and international tax compliance & projects on a regular basis. This full-time position offers a hybrid office work schedule. Summary Scope: Compile and analyze business unit data and complete U.S. federal corporate income tax returns Execute compliance with multi-jurisdictional and international tax filing requirements Assist in completing quarterly income tax accounting provision Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders in Company’s various business units Contribute to tax research & planning projects Education, Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Taxation is a plus 2-3 years of income tax experience with a public accounting firm or company Experience with and basic knowledge of corporate taxation Working towards CPA certification Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to juggle multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment Good analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills Ability to work independently with attention to detail Team player; collaborative with peers Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Experience working with OneSource Tax Provision Software and/or OneStream Financial Reporting Software also a definite plus For immediate consideration, please email your resume in Word format to Cameron at cameronwall@ifgus.com. Apply Now
Internal Audit Consultant
Location: Chicago, IL Remote: Remote Type: Contract Job #28433 Salary: $55.00 Internal Audit Consultant – Upcoming Projects How you will contribute: Provide clients with subject matter expertise in the areas of internal audit and accounting Overall project management, including planning, supervising and executing consulting projects Perform root cause analysis related to project findings and draft formal deliverables for client management summarizing project findings and recommendations Collaborate with clients and key stakeholders to understand business strategy and objectives, operational issues and challenges, and deliver solutions that optimize operations Build, maintain, and collaborate with an array of client stakeholders, from c-level executives to front-line supervisors, in understanding operational areas and identifying areas for improvement Communicate frequently with clients and key stakeholders, ensuring that appropriate parties remain informed and involved in project developments Develop a network of clients and industry resources and deploy marketing techniques Lead and perform SOX testing, including control evaluations, walkthroughs, and substantive testing. Assess and evaluate internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX requirements. Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies. Prepare detailed reports and documentation of findings and recommendations. Collaborate with clients to ensure effective implementation of compliance measures. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree CPA At least 3 years of experience in consulting or public accounting Interested candidates please forward your resume to darrelward@ifgus.com Apply Now
Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #28415 Salary: $130,000 IFG US is partnering with a professional services firm looking for an Accounts Payable Manager. Reporting to the Controller and managing the AP team, this role will handle and supervise the day-to-day. The client is in the office three days a week. Accounts Payable Manager Responsibilities Manage the hands-on work, including vendor payments, expense, reimbursements, client refunds, and escrow transactions. Develop and implement accounting procedures as they relate to company policies, other departments, vendors, etc. Audit the completed work product completed by Accounts Payable personnel to evaluate the quality and accuracy of invoice processing. Complete special projects as requested. Manage the accounts payable staff. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. 10+ years of accounts payable experience and 5 years of supervisory experience working within a professional services firm is required. Apply Now
Payroll Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28295 Salary: $75,000 Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll for multiple legal entities for our client. This role requires high attention to detail, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while providing exceptional support regarding payroll-related inquiries. This role partners closely with other departments, including the Accounting and Human Resources teams and external payroll vendors. As a payroll point-of-contact, this position facilitates quarterly and yearly tax matters, including filings, internal correspondence, and external correspondence with third parties, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations at both the federal and state levels. What you will do: Administer and execute the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Generate and distribute payroll reports, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and other reports as required by senior leadership and Federal/ State requirements on a recurring basis Serve as a key point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, resolving issues and discrepancies promptly and professionally Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, including quarterly and annual returns, ensuring timely payment of payroll taxes Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee information, time and attendance data, payroll transactions, and data changes Collaborate across departments, including Human Resources to verify new employees who onboard with the organization are assigned a time clock in the UKG system Prepare for and assist with internal and external payroll audits Support the facilitation of the registration of the business into new states for withholding and unemployment taxes as the business expands Process verifications of employment, ensuring timeliness of completion Ensure payroll procedures comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Keep up to date with changes in payroll laws and regulations Develop domain knowledge of client's business to include an understanding of organizational objectives Maintain broad influence through ongoing development of relationships across the organization Ensure compliance with client's policies, processes, and practices. Successfully completed all department and company-required training Model client's Values, Operating Principles, ethical standards, professionalism, and code of conduct Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned What you will bring: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of years of experience with High School diploma/GED 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing for a multi-state organization In-depth knowledge of payroll principles, tax laws, practices, and procedures Familiarity with payroll software systems, with experience in UKG highly preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Collaborative work style; high team-orientation Open to change; agile; high learning agility Strong analytical skills coupled with sound judgment Strong problem-solving abilities Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify opportunities and propose solutions Strong attention to detail; strong compliance orientation; high quality of work product Ability to prioritize; effective time management Self-directed; ability to proactively ask questions and surface issues/ concerns Professional maturity, integrity, ability to maintain confidential data and information Strong business acumen; strong fiscal and technical aptitude Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Apply Now