Staff Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28498 Salary: $75,000 POSITION OVERVIEW Title: Staff Accountant ($70,000 – $80,000 + Bonus) Reports to: Corporate Controller Location: In-Office | Chicago, IL POSITION SUMMARY The Staff Accountant is responsible for a broad range of general accounting functions. This role will focus on monthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has strong technical accounting and analytical skills. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Take ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and posting of journal entries and preparation of financial statements. Help support the AR and AP staff and perform AR/AP month-end reviews Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules, including depreciation and disposals Perform financial analysis and prepare internal reports for management review Support preparation of financial statements and related disclosures Assist in audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate cost allocation and intercompany activity Support compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies Assist in developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 4+ years of experience in general accounting or related roles Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles Experience with fixed asset accounting and monthly close processes Experience with intercompany transactions/multiple entity company structures preferred Experience in construction, senior housing, or property management preferred Proficiency in NetSuite (or similar ERP system) preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment Effective written and verbal communication skills CPA eligible (CPA preferred) Work Environment & What The Company Offers: Traditional office setting Possibility of a flexible work schedule (Fridays work from home) after 6 months of employment Extended hours are possible during peak financial periods Competitive wages, bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for professional development and career advancement A collaborative, mission-driven workplace culture For immediate consideration, please email your resume in Word format, including contact information, to Cameron at cameronwall@ifgus.com Apply Now
Senior Accountant
Location: Rockford, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28497 Salary: $105,000 IFG is partnering with a non-profit client near O'Hare airport looking to add a Senior Accountant to their team. Reporting to the VP Finance with a dotted line to the CFO, this role will be mainly responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and yearly close process including the preparation of journal entries, cash management, budgeting/forecasting, customer invoicing, and account recs. They offer 5 working days a month to be at home, otherwise you're in the office collaborating with the team. Responsibilities Prepare journal entries, including accruals. Manage banking and cash activities to include monthly reconciliations. Prepare account reconciliations and reviews to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data. Prepare the monthly financial statements and reports. Review program financials for appropriate revenue recognition. Analyze financial information and present insights to leadership and internal stakeholders, including making informed recommendations based on results and trends. Prepare and review invoices, including monthly grant invoicing. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports specifically tailored for funders, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to meet reporting deadlines. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's in Accounting or Master in Business Administration (MBA) preferred Possess a valis CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license. Experience in the Healthcare industry or Not-for-Profit industry preferred Apply Now
Financial Analyst
Location: St. Charles, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28487 Salary: $110,000 Our client is a well respected locally run business in the manufacturing and public health industry. With over 75 years in operation, this family owned business is seeking a skilled financial analyst to join their team. Renowned for great company culture and business practices, this is a great opportunity for anyone looking to advance their career in finance. Responsibilities: Analyze financial data and provide forecasting support. Support financial planning by providing accurate analysis, forecasting and reporting. Prepare reports and projections based on financial data. Recommend individual and collections of investments, also known as portfolios. Evaluate current and previous financial data. Study business and economic trends. Determine a company’s value by examining its financial statements. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field. 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, modeling, and design at mid-sized manufacturing company (or related industry.) Strong skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools. Experience with Workday and M3 are a plus. Experience with BI platforms and familiarity with tools for predictive modeling and data analytics. 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
Controller
Location: Newark, NJ Type: Direct Hire Job #28449 Salary: $160,000 IFG is partnering with a financial services company in the Newark, NJ area looking for a Controller. Reporting to the CAO, this newly created role will oversee the accounting and financial reporting for the mortgage servicing rights portfolio. It will also collaborate with third-party valuation firms to accurately assess the value of mortgage servicing rights. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing the balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring intercompany accounts balance, managing bank account reconciliations, and implementing robust internal controls to prevent fraud. This is a hybrid role of a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. Compensation range is $145K – $180K base plus a discretionary bonus. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance CPA required 10+ years experience in accounting or finance, of which 5+ years within the mortgage banking industry In-depth expertise with financial modeling and mortgage servicing rights valuations Apply Now
Acquisition Integration Specialist (2)
Location: United States, IL Remote: Remote Type: Direct Hire Job #28430 Salary: $100,000 IFG’s insurance client is looking for an Accountant to lead the efforts to welcome and successfully integrate all new acquisition partners to the organization. This requires strong interpersonal and accounting knowledge to gain an understanding of their current systems and processes to lead the integration of the merger partner’s accounting functions. You will work with various partners to ensure accurate, timely and efficient work-product coupled with strong customer service. All applicants must be located in the US and comfortable operating on Central Time. Responsibilities: Lead meetings and manage deliverables related to all specialized accounting and billing workflows. Review Due Diligence Reports and work with various teams to outline and determine the top close priorities. Host training sessions. Lead the acquisition partner to clean up receivables and payables. Assist on board the new acquisition bank accounts to ensure timely reporting and compliance. Manage acquisition bank account inventory to ensure timely closing of legacy and interim bank accounts. Assist with accounting month-end close, journal entries and account reconciliations for new acquisitions. Work with financial systems function to ensure smooth system conversions from start to finish including verification of data integrity for acquisitions. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting related field 5 years related experience required. Overnight and/or day travel may be required up to 25% of the time. Minimum 4 years of insurance systems experience or equivalent Project Management experience desired. Experience with preparing/reviewing journal entries and financial reports. Experience operating in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Corporate policies. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff. Overnight and/or day travel required approximately 10% of time. For immediate consideration please email your resume to ericmaleski@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
Audit Senior/Supervisor
Location: Deerfield, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #28405 Salary: $95,000 IFG US is partnering with a leading Public Accounting firm in search of an Audit Senior or Supervisor. Our client is a top 10 firm in Chicago with over 100 years in operation. If you are currently in public accounting and seeking a firm with better work/life balance and more room for growth, this is the role for you! Our client has 3 offices throughout the Chicagoland area, including an office in the Loop. They offer a flexible hybrid schedule out of any of their offices. Compensation range for Seniors is $75K-$95K plus bonus. Compensation range for Supervisors is $95K-$120K plus bonus. CPA is preferred but not required. Our client specializes in the following industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Professional Services, Healthcare, Technology, Automotive, Nonprofit, Local Government, High Net Worth and Family Office. Apply Now
Tax Senior/Supervisor
Location: Deerfield, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #28404 Salary: $95,000 IFG US is partnering with a leading Public Accounting firm in search of an Tax Senior or Supervisor. Our client is a top 10 firm in Chicago with over 100 years in operation. If you are currently in public accounting and seeking a firm with better work/life balance and more room for growth, this is the role for you! Our client has 3 offices throughout the Chicagoland area, including an office in the Loop. They offer a flexible hybrid schedule out of any of their offices. Compensation range for Seniors is $75K-$95K plus bonus. Compensation range for Supervisors is $95K-$120K plus bonus. CPA is preferred but not required. Our client specializes in the following industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Professional Services, Healthcare, Technology, Automotive, Nonprofit, Local Government, High Net Worth and Family Office. Apply Now
Staff Accountant
Location: Park Ridge, IL Type: Direct Hire Job #28398 Salary: $60,000 Staff Accountant: • Reconcile bank accounts in a timely manner. • Prepare, review, and post general ledger entries. • Ensure data is uploaded to the general ledger. • Prepare monthly account reconciliations of the balance sheet accounts. • Year-end responsibilities which include gathering information for the annual financial statement reviews, Medicare/Medicaid cost reports and tax returns in a multi-state environment. • Direct assistance with special finance projects and analysis. • Ensure compliance with governmental laws, rules, and regulations. • Represent the company in a professional manner in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 1-2 years of accounting experience preferably in healthcare Advanced user of Excel required Sage Intacct experience preferred Apply Now