Staff Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL Type: Contract Job #28519 Our non-profit client is looking to hire a staff accountant in Chicago. Currently through October will require 5 days onsite for training, and hybrid schedule 2-3 days in office thereafter. Ideally looking for a contract to hire, but will consider permanent employee. Targeted salary is up to $65K. Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant is an integral member of the finance office team. Responsibilities Assist in the month-end closing, including the preparation of journal entries, general ledger account roll-forwards, reconciliations, and analyses (including bank reconciliations. Manage student account transactions. Timely distribution of monthly departmental reporting. Assist with the compilation of financial statements for the annual audit, including preparing work papers. Assist with accounts receivable collections and accounts payable, as necessary. Review corporate credit card expenditures and follow up with employees on unrecorded charges and other issues. Assist in the preparation of periodic tax filings. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Prior experience in the non-profit industry, preferably in higher education, is a nice to have but not required. Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge required. Knowledge and experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred. Apply Now
Senior Accountant (contract)
Location: Remote Type: Contract Job #28511 Fully remote “Just in Time” strong Senior Accountant consultant to assist with a wide variety of General Accounting responsibilities. Title: Senior Accountant Consultant Location: Fully Remote Pay Rate: $40/hour – $65/hour Interviews: Begin as soon as Thursday, July 24 Start Date: ASAP (no later than Monday, July 28 ) End Date (initial): Friday, November 14 (extensions possible) Supervisor: Corporate Controller Summary Scope: Strong accounting consultant to assist during a medical leave with a variety of general accounting responsibilities. Tasks / Responsibilities: – General ledger accounting including month-end close (accounting reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, account analysis, financial statement preparation) and other accounting duties as assigned. – Document processes (walkthroughs) and process flows and recommend process improvement opportunities (goal = decrease number of days to complete month-end close) – Assist with ongoing implementations and potentially assist with re-implementation of software not functioning as expected – Not a public company (no SEC reporting responsibilities); PE-owned Software – NetSuite preferred (also okay: SAP, Oracle, Sage Intacct, JD Edwards) – Excel required (pivots, lookups, logic formulas (e.g. sumifs), filters) – “Nice to have” software: Workiva, Flowcast, Saleforce Candidate Profile – CPA strongly preferred – A mix of public accounting and industry experience preferred. – Work to deadlines (may have overtime on a regular basis) – Quick learner, take ownership of assigned work with minimal oversight – Prior experience interacting with external auditors preferred – Collaborative, positive energy, goal and deadline-oriented; team player who can operate as an individual contributor or as part of a team For immediate consideration, please email your resume in Word format to Cameron Wall at cameronwall@ifgus.com. Apply Now
Bid/Contract Specialist
Location: St. Charles, IL Type: Contract Job #28486 Salary: $70,000 IFG US is partnering with an established organization in public health and environmental services, seeking an experienced Bid/Contract Specialist to join its Customer Care team. This position is based in the western Chicago suburbs with a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT This position plays a critical role within the Customer Care team by managing the end-to-end process of customer bids and sales contract administration. The ideal candidate will help develop and maintain effective bid and contract management processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance with bid requirements, and alignment with internal policies and procedures. Additionally, this position provides general Customer Care support to customers and internal stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS: 3+ years of experience in bid management, contract administration, sales operations, or a similar role Experience supporting commercial or government sales activities preferred APMP Bid/Proposal Certification Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) Experience with contract management software or CRM systems; prior experience with Salesforce is preferred Excellent phone and customer service skills Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to take initiative and work independently Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Collaborative and customer-focused mindset Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Ability to effectively partner with coworkers, management, and cross-functional teams to meet performance objectives and support the company’s mission and vision Apply Now
Compliance Officer
Location: Wheaton, IL Type: Contract Job #28481 Salary: $75.00 – $150,000 IFG’s financial services client is seeking a contract or contract-to-hire Compliance Officer who will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies, so expert knowledge of SEC RIA, FINRA, and other industry regulations is required Responsibilities Administer and oversee the firm’s compliance and documentation system Monitor and ensure compliance with SEC requirements related to registration, licensing, training, and regulatory filings Assist in developing, maintaining, and implementing compliance policies and procedures to meet legal and regulatory standards Review and manage compliance with state laws, including annual renewals and associated recordkeeping Provide support during regulatory examinations and inquiries, including issue tracking, communication with business units, and drafting responses Serve as a compliance resource for senior leadership on special projects, regulatory initiatives, and policy interpretation Participate in various compliance-related tasks and special projects as needed Qualifications Experience in the financial services preferably the broker dealer/investment advisory industries. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to ericmaleski@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