Top 2713 Accounting Jobs in Evanston, Il

BOOKKEEPER – CONSULTANT
Maestro Cares Foundation —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
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Senior Accountant 4 years experience needed
Chicago Community Loan Fund —Chicago, IL
- $66,147 - $82,684 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Staff 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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Accounts Receivable Associate
Preferred Electric —Bloomingdale, IL
- From $65,000 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Accounting Specialist
Confidential —Highland Park, IL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Accounts Receivable Specialist
O'Hagan Meyer —Chicago, IL
- $54,080 - $69,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Accounts Payable Specialist
O'Hagan Meyer —Chicago, IL
- $52,000 - $70,720 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 2 years
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Staff Accountant
Taos Gloabl group Inc/TZG Accounting LLC —Chicago, IL
- $3,000 - $5,000 a month
- Full-time
- CPA
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Health insurance
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Accounting Specialist
KO Business Solutions —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounts Payable Specialist
Reyes Holdings —Rosemont, IL
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year
Accounting Specialist
Beacon Hill Staffing Group —Chicago, IL
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Military encouraged
- Fair chance
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Accounting Manager
Confidential —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Accounting Analyst
Bender Management LLC —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Special Agent: Accounting/Finance Background
Federal Bureau of Investigation —Chicago, IL
- $103,236 - $133,200 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
6d
Accounts Payable & Accounting Clerk
Sound Specialists, Inc —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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7d
12-Month Accounting Coordinator
Lincolnwood School District 74 —Lincolnwood, IL
- Office
- Entry level
Accounting Analyst
DRiV —Skokie, IL
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- English
- Mid-level
- Finance
7d
Accounting Associate
The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights —Chicago, IL
- $26.91 - $34.42 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Continuous improvement
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounting Specialist
WILMETTE PARK DISTRICT —Wilmette, IL
- $59,427 - $80,228 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Onboarding Accounting Associate
Aprio —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program

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BOOKKEEPER – CONSULTANT

Maestro Cares Foundation
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$60,000 - $65,000 a year

Qualifications

Nonprofit finance
Microsoft Excel
Accounts receivable management
Accurate transaction records management
GAAP
Financial record maintenance
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks
Accounting and finance experience
Non-profit experience
Bookkeeping
Regulatory compliance accounting
Accounting

Full Job Description

FULL-CHARGE BOOKKEEPER – CONSULTANT

Location: Chicago, IL (In-Office)
Engagement Type: Consultant | Full-time

SUMMARY

Maestro Cares Foundation (MCF) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper Consultant to oversee and maintain the organization’s financial records, including the general ledger. This is a hands-on role requiring strong bookkeeping expertise, nonprofit accounting experience, and advanced QuickBooks Online skills. The Consultant will work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations and reporting.

This engagement is for an initial 3-month contract, after which performance will be reviewed to determine eligibility for transition into a permanent staff position (with full benefits).

SCOPE OF WORK

Maintain and update the general ledger using QuickBooks Online.
Process accounts payable and receivable.
Code and post invoices, prepare deposits, and journal entries.
Monitor and track credit card expenditures.
Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts monthly.
Prepare monthly financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, A/P, and A/R reports.
Verify, fact-check and correct accounting data as needed.
Track in-kind donations and prepare partner invoices in a timely manner.
Support the Director of Finance in preparing the annual budget.
Assist with preparation for the annual audit and year-end close activities.
Maintain organized, digital and physical filing system of financial documentation.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
Update and maintain financial procedures and documentation.
Complete special projects or ad hoc assignments as requested by the Director of Finance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Excel, and accounting software.
Minimum of three (3) years of nonprofit accounting/bookkeeping experience.
In-depth understanding of GAAP and nonprofit finance principles.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field
Bilingual in Spanish

ENGAGEMENT TERMS

Location: on-site presence required
Estimated Hours: 40 hours/week

Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract; performance review at the end of term to determine eligibility for permanent staff position (with full benefits).

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; hourly or monthly retainer to be discussed
Start Date: Open
Contract Type: 1099 Consultant Agreement

TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: “Bookkeeper Consultant.”
In your email, please include three reasons why you are interested in working with Maestro Cares Foundation.
No phone inquiries, please.

ABOUT MAESTRO CARES FOUNDATION

The Maestro Cares Foundation (MCF) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2012 by international music icon Marc Anthony and entrepreneur Henry Cárdenas. The foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged children and communities in Latin America and the United States. MCF partners with local foundations and organizations to fund sustainable projects that create safe and healthy environments for children, supporting both their developmental and academic needs. To date, the Maestro Cares Foundation has funded 45 projects in 17 countries and territories, impacting the lives of thousands of children. Additionally, the foundation runs the Maestro Cares Foundation Scholarship Program, which provides educational opportunities for Latino/astudents who excel academically, have financial need, and are committed to charitable work. Through 21 university partnerships and individual scholarships, MCF has supported over 150 scholars in their educational endeavors.

Thank you for expressing interest in joining our organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

How do you typically manage deadlines and communication?
Which accounting and payroll systems have you worked with and what functions were you responsible for within those systems?
Please describe your experience with nonprofit bookkeeping, including any experience with restricted funds, grants, or donor-designated accounts.

Experience:

Accounting: 3 years (Required)
QuickBooks online: 1 year (Required)
nonprofit Finance : 1 year (Preferred)
GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Chicago, IL 60642 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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