Accountant
Location: Schamburg, IL Remote: Remote Type: Contract Job #28756 Salary: $35-$37 [Per Hour] Staff Accountant The Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring the integrity of accounting operations. This position partners across departments to provide financial insights, drive process efficiency, and support organizational reporting and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead Month-End Close Activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data. Perform Complex Account Reconciliations, including balance sheet and intercompany accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. Partner with Internal Teams and External Stakeholders to validate financial information, improve processes, and support organizational objectives. Support Financial Reporting and Audit Preparation by compiling schedules, maintaining supporting documentation, and assisting with financial statement preparation. Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Activities, ensuring timely processing, accurate coding, and proper documentation. Monitor and Analyze Operating Expenses, including expense allocations, tracking, and reporting to support budget management. Maintain Accurate Financial Records by recording daily transactions and preparing journal entries in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience with general ledger accounting, accounts payable, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting. Proficiency with Sage Intacct and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Preferred Experience Experience supporting audit engagements and financial statement preparation. Exposure to nonprofit, association, or multi-entity accounting environments. Apply Now
Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting
Location: Chicago, Illinois Remote: Remote Type: Direct Hire Job #28688 Salary: $140,000 An established publicly traded organization is seeking a Manager of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to join its corporate finance team. This role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, technical accounting, process improvement, and strategic initiatives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Experience with leveraging AI/automation is strongly preferred. Responsibilities • Lead quarterly and annual external financial reporting processes, including preparation and review of SEC filings and supporting disclosures • Research and analyze complex accounting matters, including acquisitions, new accounting standards, and other technical accounting topics • Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, integrations, and ongoing operational improvements • Assist with corporate governance activities, including preparation of board materials, resolutions, and related documentation • Support internal control and audit-related initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders • Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance documentation, and drive efficiencies across the accounting function • Contribute to special projects and provide support on ad hoc financial and operational initiatives as needed especially around AI/automation Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field • CPA designation required • 6–8 years of progressive accounting or audit experience, preferably within public accounting and/or publicly traded companies • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial reporting processes • Experience leveraging AI/automation for streamlining processes and procedures strongly preferred. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to ericmaleski@ifgus.com Apply Now
Consultant – Internal Audit
Location: Chicago, IL Remote: Remote Type: Contract Job #28433 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