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reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.Complete various reports for acco…
Finance & Accounting · Chicago, IL
Accountant jobs in Chicago, IL
Accountants record and interpret a company's financial activity. They prepare statements, reconcile accounts, close the books each month, and keep reporting in line with GAAP and tax requirements.
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external audit inquiries on a monthly, quarterly & annual basis. Provide support to the automation projects and provide inputs from accounting perspectives for the process improvements.JOB REQUIREMENTS:*Bachelor’s in Acc…
$105k - $110k
reporting procedures and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.· Perform special projects requiring technical accounting research and analyses of financial information as needed.Job Description: · Pe…
$85k - $128k
product line clients and prospectsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesQualifications:3+ years of job-related experienceBachelor’s Degree in Accounting requiredCPA certification preferred. Candidates actively pursuing CPA cert…
$95k - $115k
The salary range for this position is $95,000-$115,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to ****@*****.***…
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’s top companies.The focus of this position will be on the delivery of financial services to a set of individual clients through accounting, operational activities, and reporting.Job Description: Manage the personal acco…
Hybrid- candidates must have their own equipment or supplier issued to work hybrid. Otherwise must be fullyonsite. Performs daily accounting activities in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures, such as…
$100k - $125k
The salary for this position is $100,000-$125,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to ****@**…
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apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to ****@*****.*** • Research and document complex accounting issues under U.S. GAAP and prepare technical accounting memos for management and auditors.• Actively utilize…
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/ jurisdiction.Enhances presence in the marketplace by collaborating with other experts (e.g. internal team, outside attorneys, accountants) to create integrated business development plan.Acts as the primary Relationship…
$100k - $115k
internal management flash reportsAssist in the monthly close process by preparing monthly journal entries, including preparation of account reconciliations and other supporting schedulesPerform and document the company's…
$100k - $105k
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to *…
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What accountants earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$37 | $59k–$76k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $76k–$103k |
| Senior | $47–$65 | $97k–$135k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAPGeneral ledger accountingMonth-end closeAccount reconciliationExcel (pivot tables, lookups)QuickBooks or NetSuiteFinancial statement preparationAccruals and journal entriesAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your month-end close process.
Describe the sequence you own — accruals, reconciliations, review, reporting — and your typical close timeline. Mention anything you did to shorten or clean it up.
How do you handle a reconciliation that will not balance?
Show a methodical approach: isolate the period, check common culprits like timing and duplicates, and document the resolution rather than plugging the difference.
Explain the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting.
Give the textbook distinction, then a quick example of how the same transaction lands differently under each. Keep it crisp.
Tell me about a time you found an error in the books.
Explain how you spotted it, quantified the impact, corrected it with proper entries, and what control you suggested so it would not recur.
What accounting systems have you worked in?
Name the systems and what you did in them — entries, reports, closes — not just exposure. Mention any migration or implementation experience.
How do you stay current with accounting standards?
Cite concrete habits: CPE courses, firm updates, or following FASB changes relevant to your industry. One recent standard you adapted to makes it credible.
How do you handle pressure during close or audit season?
Talk about preparation and checklists rather than heroics: reconciling throughout the month and keeping schedules audit-ready reduces the crunch.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For accountants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the scope of the books you managed: revenue size, entity count, or number of accounts reconciled monthly.
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Quantify close improvements, such as reducing close from ten days to six.
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Name your systems and Excel depth specifically; 'QuickBooks, NetSuite, pivot tables, XLOOKUP' beats 'proficient in Excel'.
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List CPA status or progress prominently, including exams passed if you are mid-license.
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Include one audit interaction, such as preparing PBC schedules with no material adjustments.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Staff Accountant
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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