Top 1336 Accountant Jobs in Cicero, Il

Assistant Controller for Special Education Agency
Elim Christian Services —Crestwood, IL
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Online Application
- 6 years
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Accountant
My Block My Hood My City —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Tax Accountant II
Lopez and Company, CPAs —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid training
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Senior Accountant
The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies —Oak Brook, IL
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Staff Accountant/ Property Accountant
SPAAN Tech, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $30.31 - $32.37 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- 5 years
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Accountant
Addison Group —Chicago, IL
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. Accountant
Near North Health Service Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $92,000 a year
- Full-time
- GAAP
- Senior level
- Public Health
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Staff Accountant
Adler Planetarium —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $77,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Paid jury duty
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Accountant
Mark Anthony Services Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $67,000 - $84,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Staff Accountant
Trilogy Inc —Skokie, IL
- $70,000 - $80,500 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Property Accountant
Marquette Management —Chicago, IL
- $57,500 - $62,500 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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SUPVSR OF ACCOUNTING
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $100,248 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Office
- 3 years
- Master's degree
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Staff Accountant
CareAllies —Oak Brook, IL
- $51,400 - $92,800 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Staff Internal Auditor
Rush University Medical Center —Chicago, IL
- $66,560 - $108,326 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
Staff Accountant
The Gwen Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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ACCOUNTANT
Village of Morton Grove —Morton Grove, IL
- $77,333 - $100,034 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Data entry
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Codal —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $105,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staff Accountant - General Accounting
Rush University Medical Center —Chicago, IL
- $52,416 - $72,555 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
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Staff Accountant, Cicero, IL
The Royal Group —Cicero, IL
- Full-time
- Oracle
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Olympic Petroleum —Cicero, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Mid-level
- QuickBooks
- Data entry
- Flexible schedule
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Assistant Controller for Special Education Agency

Elim Christian Services -
Crestwood, IL

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Job Details

$95,000 - $105,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Nonprofit finance
Staff supervision
Managing accounting teams
Mentoring
Accounting and finance experience
Productivity software
Process improvement planning

Full Job Description

Elim Christian Services is a leader in offering education and skills training for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health, integrity, and sustainability of Elim Christian Services.

At Elim, we are committed to supporting both our employees and the individuals we serve. We prioritize employee well-being by offering unique benefits, including complimentary unlimited virtual counseling services for all staff members.

In addition to a welcoming workplace, we offer work hours that promote a healthy work-life balance, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional success.

As an Assistant Controller at Elim, you'll be required to:

Accounts Payable Leadership & Process Improvement
- Directly supervise and develop the AP Manager, providing coaching, performance feedback, and day-to-day direction
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place
- Oversee the full-cycle AP function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with organizational policies and internal controls
- Conduct a thorough assessment of current AP workflows and identify opportunities to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce manual processes, and improve efficiency
- Lead the design and implementation of improved AP processes, including automation opportunities, electronic invoice management, and approval workflow enhancements
- Develop, document, and maintain AP standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and scalability
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the AP function
- Ensure proper coding, approval, and documentation of all vendor invoices and payments
- Manage vendor relationships and resolve disputes in a timely and professional manner
- Oversee 1099 preparation and annual filing requirements
- Perform and review monthly AP reconciliations and support month-end close activities
- Continuously evaluate and recommend technology solutions to modernize and strengthen the AP function
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of a new organizational credit card program, including researching and vetting vendors, establishing card policies and controls, and overseeing rollout and staff training to ensure responsible and efficient use of credit cards across the organization
Payroll Oversight
- Directly supervise the Payroll Manager, providing leadership support and serving as an escalation point for complex payroll issues
- Partner with Human Resources to develop processes to ensure payroll and benefits are appropriately entered into the payroll system
- Provide checks and balances over payroll operations, including periodic review of payroll registers, tax filings, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Review and approve payroll runs, ensuring proper authorization and documentation are in place
- Monitor payroll internal controls and flag discrepancies or risks for Director of Finance review
- Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure organizational compliance
- Support payroll-related audit requests and year-end processes (e.g., W-2 review)
Cross-Training with AR Manager
- Partner with the AR Manager to develop a working knowledge of the accounts receivable function, including billing processes, collections, and revenue reconciliation
- Serve as a backup resource for AR operations during periods of absence or high volume
- Identify opportunities for process alignment and collaboration between AP and AR functions
- Contribute to a culture of cross-functional knowledge sharing within the Finance team
General Finance Support
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Support preparation of financial reports and analysis for leadership and the Board
- Contribute to annual audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries related to AP and payroll and other areas as needed
- Assist with budget development and variance analysis as needed
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance on special projects and finance department initiatives
- Performs other duties as assigned

Hours:

Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4pm
52 weeks/year

Wages & Benefits:

Competitive starting pay of $95,000 to $105,000/annual

Benefits:

Free unlimited virtual counseling sessions for employees through Better Help.
Lifestyle Spending Account
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Plan
Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Retirement plan (with match)

Education, Experience & Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
6-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong expertise in accounts payable
Demonstrated success in leading or implementing AP process improvements
Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff
Working knowledge of payroll operations, internal controls, and compliance requirements or willingness to learn
Proficiency with accounting software and payroll platforms
Experience in nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting
Experience with AR functions or willingness to cross-train
Experience with AP automation or ERP implementation projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Please apply at https://www.elimcs.org/careers

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