Top Accounting Jobs in Chicago, IL

Leads capital markets accounting advisory engagements involving mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, IPO preparation, equity compensation, technical accounting, and financial reporting. Provides strategic transaction guidance, develops financial models, manages project plans and budgets, mentors teams, oversees deliverables, resolves stakeholder issues, and maintains client service quality. Requires a bachelor’s degree, at least four years of experience, and an active CPA license.

Lead global revenue accounting for ASC 606 compliance, period-end close, SEC reporting, controls, and accounting support for new products. Build and scale the team, partner cross-functionally, drive automation/AI improvements, support audits, and oversee integrations for acquisitions and partnerships.

Leads revenue accounting and contract review for complex customer agreements, applying ASC 606 and documenting technical conclusions. Owns revenue controls, SOX compliance, audits, process automation, and revenue systems improvements. Partners with Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, and auditors on deal structuring and reporting. Builds AI-enabled accounting workflows and manages an inclusive, high-performing team.

Leads accounting operations for Dragos Public Sector, including financial close, reporting, revenue recognition, government contract compliance, audits, internal controls, timekeeping, billing, and accounting systems administration. Partners on budgeting and forecasting, manages accounting staff, supports tax and regulatory filings, and drives process improvements across a multi-entity environment.

Provides accounting advisory and financial reporting support to clients across industries. Responsibilities include researching technical accounting matters, preparing analyses, resolving accounting and finance process issues, supporting engagement planning, managing multiple client engagements, improving accounting operations, and coaching junior professionals. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, client relationship skills, analytical abilities, and effective project management. It is primarily remote with occasional in-office collaboration and up to 30% annual travel.

Supports daily accounting operations and month-end close activities, including journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger reconciliations. The intern works with the accounting team, follows established processes, and handles financial information while gaining practical experience during a three-month part-time assignment.

Manages property-level accounting and financial reporting for a complex multi-property portfolio. Responsibilities include journal entries, financial statement preparation, budget variance analysis, bank reconciliations, cash management, payment processing, audits, and client reporting. The role advises property teams and clients on accounting procedures, ensures timely and accurate workpapers, and supports training junior staff. Work is performed onsite in Westmont or Chicago, Illinois.

Leads complex contract reviews and ASC 606 revenue recognition conclusions, partners with Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, and auditors, and owns revenue controls and SOX compliance. Drives automation of accounting processes, close activities, and revenue systems while addressing complex contract modifications and variable consideration. Builds AI-enabled accounting workflows and manages, mentors, and develops a high-performing revenue accounting team.

Leads revenue accounting for a growing SaaS business, overseeing ASC 606 guidance, revenue close, technical accounting memos, audits, billing and revenue operations, internal controls, and order-to-cash improvements. Partners with Finance, Sales, Legal, Deal Desk, FP&A, Engineering, and Business Platform teams to scale systems and processes. Manages and develops the revenue accounting team while using AI to improve contract analysis, variance analysis, audit support, and workflow automation.

Lead capital markets accounting advisory on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and IPOs. Provide technical accounting and financial reporting guidance, drive business development, mentor teams, design solutions for complex deal structures, manage projects, and maintain executive client relationships to maximize transaction value.

Provides technical accounting and financial reporting advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, debt raising, and other capital markets transactions. Advises clients on transaction structures, GAAP, IFRS, regulatory reporting, and complex accounting issues. Analyzes financial data, manages project coordination, develops client relationships, and mentors junior staff while delivering recommendations that support business value.

Advise clients on complex accounting, financial reporting, and capital markets transaction issues. Lead teams preparing/reviewing financial statements, build accounting and financial models, manage projects, apply systems thinking, validate outcomes with clients, and coach diverse teams through complex transactions and restructurings.

The CFO will oversee month-end close, financial reporting, audit readiness, client relationship management, and mentoring staff for casino industry clients.

Lead CFO-level client advisory engagements, manage change initiatives, provide financial analysis, develop client budgets, and mentor staff.

As a Manager in Accounting Advisory, you will oversee client teams, provide training, and manage financial reporting and consulting services in the healthcare sector.

Manage outsourced accounting for construction clients, ensuring quality financial reporting, providing technical support, leading teams, and identifying operational improvements.

Manage outsourced accounting services for healthcare clients by identifying operational needs, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with client executives. Train staff, analyze performance metrics, and improve operational efficiencies while maintaining timely accounting engagements.

Leads accounting and financial oversight for a cloud services portfolio, including revenue recognition, cost accounting, gross profit reporting, close processes, controls, U.S. GAAP compliance, audits, and SOX requirements. Partners with sales, cloud operations, technology, and FP&A teams on commercial offerings, forecasting, process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. Manages team development and supports scalable financial governance and operational excellence.

Provides administrative accounting support for engineering project teams. Responsibilities include setting up and closing projects in Deltek Vantagepoint, maintaining project data, processing and reconciling sub-consultant invoices, compiling billing documentation, formatting draft invoices, organizing project finance records, resolving discrepancies, and supporting audits and reporting. Requires strong accuracy, organization, Excel proficiency, and experience in administrative accounting, accounts payable, or clerical support.

Leads daily accounting operations, monthly close, reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and tax reporting support. Manages and mentors accounting staff, ensures GAAP compliance, partners cross-functionally, and improves accounting processes and reporting efficiency. Requires a hands-on leader with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA certification, advanced Excel skills, and at least six years of progressive accounting experience.

Provides entry-level accounting support across billing, accounts payable, expense reports, financial system maintenance, timesheet review, reconciliations, journal entries, cash application, and client account administration. Maintains financial records, processes invoices and payments, supports monthly accounting activities, and assists with internal controls and process improvements. The role requires organization, accuracy, analytical ability, communication skills, and collaboration with accounting and business-unit teams.

The Financial Accountant will manage accounting and financial reporting for one or more BDC funds. Responsibilities include maintaining general ledgers, preparing monthly and quarterly close packages, forecasts, investor reporting, debt compliance, SOX controls, audit support, and quarterly filings. The role also supports new BDC launches, cross-functional initiatives, process automation, and ad hoc projects while applying GAAP and analyzing complex investment agreements, fee arrangements, and partner allocations.

Supports daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting, financial reporting, audits, account controls, credit analysis, exception monitoring, and management reporting. The internship includes professional development, community service, and cohort activities. This is a paid, 12-week summer program requiring current college enrollment, finance/accounting/business studies, a minimum 3.0 GPA, analytical skills, and permanent U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Accounting Summer Intern supporting journal entries, financial statement analysis, account reconciliations, high-volume cash reconciliation, process improvements, and loan portfolio performance tracking. The intern will use SQL-based data visualization tools, assist with strategic accounting projects, and present analytical conclusions while collaborating with the Accounting team. This is a hybrid, full-time internship in Chicago from May through August 2027.

Supports project accounting and billing by setting up projects, reviewing contracts, preparing invoices, managing revenue and unbilled balances, producing project reports, supporting accounts receivable and collections, and assisting with reconciliations, audits, compliance, and period-end close. The role coordinates with Project Managers, clients, and Accounting to ensure accurate billing, contract compliance, financial reporting, and timely resolution of billing issues.