Senior Accountant
Location: Northbrook, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #28652 Salary: $115,000 IFG-US’s client, in the Northwest Suburbs, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team. This role is hybrid, with 3 days on-site per week. The Senior Accountant will be part of the Corporate Accounting team. This role will be responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and other financial activities within the organization. A key player in the monthly close process, the Senior Accountant will need strong financial analysis skills to prepare financial reports and to generate and interpret financial records & statements for management. Additionally, as the company expands internationally, there will be opportunities to support the global consolidation process. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for leveraging prior experience and technical accounting skills to improve existing processes. Responsibilities: • Perform monthly responsibilities including journal entries, reconciliations and financial schedules. • Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements. • Research technical accounting topics. • Support the global consolidation process. • Prepare or update accounting policies and memos. • Look to continuously improve existing processes. • Assist with integration of acquisitions into the company’s accounting processes and systems. • Ensure activities are in compliance with company accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. • Responds to inquiries from management, auditors and other internal customers as needed. • Performs various special projects as needed. Qualifications: Education Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Required Experience Qualifications/Requirements • 3+ years working in an accounting or audit department for a mid to large size company or audit firm. • 3+ years with strong expertise in ASC 606, including revenue analysis, contract review, and documentation of revenue conclusions. Required Skills and Abilities • Self-motivated and a critical thinker. • Strong analytical and quantitative skills. • Contribue to a collaborative and friendly culture with a positive attitude and a professional demeanor. • Advanced skills in Excel. • Researching technical accounting topics a plus. • Audit experience a plus. • OneStream experience a plus. Licenses and Certifications • Certified Public Accountant – Preferred Skills • A team player • A strong work ethic • Growth mindset • Customer service focus Apply Now
Shared Services Consultant
Location: Northbrook , IL Type: Contract Job #28630 Salary: $40-$50 [Per Hour] IFG-US’s client seeks a Shared Services Consultant for a 12–18 month contract, starting at approximately 20 hours per week with the potential for increased hours. The consultant will partner with the Director of Transaction Services to cover the day-to-day work and manage/supervise the Transaction/Shared Services team, allowing the Director to focus on their new ERP implementation. Required Skills & Experience Experienced professional in transaction services/accounting (minimal training needed) Strong transactional background in: Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable T&E/Corporate Cards Cash Application Strong transactional systems exposure (AP/AR platforms, expense systems, card platforms). Prior experience in financial services preferred. Experience working in environments undergoing ERP transitions/implementation/optimization (ideally Oracle), process improvement, and department build-outs. Prior supervisory / team lead experience (comfortable supporting and guiding a team of ~8–9) Comfortable operating in a newer, evolving department; managing multiple projects simultaneously; detail-oriented Day-to-Day Overview Support the Director of Transaction Services during Oracle ERP transition and ongoing department projects Oversee and support daily transactional operations (AP, AR, cash apps, cards, T&E) Provide senior-level oversight and guidance to an 8–9-person team Maintain operational continuity while the Director is partially allocated to the ERP project Assist with departmental initiatives and smaller concurrent projects Apply Now