Accounting Salary in Downers Grove, IL

Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.Prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and insights to senior management and stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations for decision-making.Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and company policies.Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets functions, maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring adherence to accounting standards.Analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to ensure accuracy and alignment with budgeted and standard costs.Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement through analysis of cost trends, production efficiencies, and resource utilization.Direct the treasury and cash management functions, including cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and investment strategies.Evaluate and implement enhancements to financial systems, processes, and policies to drive efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging best practices in finance and accounting, proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and risk mitigation.Support strategic initiatives and special projects, contributing financial expertise and insights to drive business performance and growth.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA or CPA certification preferred7+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership capacity within a large-scale manufacturing organizationInternational experience is highly desired! Experience withERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel]Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.Proven track record of driving process improvements, managing change, and delivering results in a complex and dynamic environment.

Job DescriptionThe CompanyStenograph LLC is a world leader in the legal transcription industry with a legacy of excellence spanning 85 years, serving a global clientele. Stenograph is at the forefront of legal transcription innovation providing a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge technology designed to empower legal and transcription professionals. Our team's extensive knowledge, experience, and dedication have earned us the reputation as a trusted industry leader. To help us achieve this, we surround ourselves with creative and empowered team members who exemplify our core values of customer focus, quality, continuous learning, commitment, and collaboration. Stenograph offers the most advanced stenographic machines and computer-aided transcription software for the unique technology needs required by court reporters and captioners. In addition, Stenograph's custom-built automatic speech recognition technology and productivity solutions are designed to benefit all stakeholders of the deposition and legal industry, including digital reporters, transcriptionists, and agencies. We are uniquely positioned as the only provider of a complete end- to-end integrated solution, providing our customers with tools and solutions to capture and produce an accurate verbatim transcript. Our team also provides training materials and professional development courses, that provide our customers with the tools and expertise needed to thrive in the fast-paced industry. Stenograph's support, commitment, and advocacy have solidified our position as a respected industry leader. Stenograph is owned by The Heico Companies, LLC, and is a certified Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE). For over 40 years, The Heico Companies has delivered sustainability to their businesses while maintaining their entrepreneurial spirit. They now have over 9,000 employees and over 78 operating companies on 5 continents and generate more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenue. The Heico Companies believe that great, game-changing ideas can come from anyone, anywhere in our organization.The PositionOur Customer Success Manager's key role is to make Stenograph's customers successful with Enterprise Sales solutions. They will be accountable for driving adoption and grow job volume & transactions for enterprise customer(s). They act as central liaison between Enterprise Sales and Stenograph's internal resources such as data engineers, system administrators, technical support, customer care and marketing. The Customer Success Manager will be responsible for onboarding and training all users of Enterprise account(s). This is an individual contributor role reporting to the VP of Customer Success.Responsibilities: Provide pre-sales and customer success coverage for Enterprise accounts. Supporting sales with pre-sales activities such as demonstrations, setting up of test environments for Enterprise accounts. Accountable for successfully setting customer expectations and project managing the entire onboarding process from start of project. Accountable for driving volume usage Enterprise accounts. Accountable for training key internal as well as external users of Enterprise Sales products for assigned Enterprise accounts. Supports marketing efforts. Provides ongoing feedback on product performance, pricing, features, new product ideas, new uses, and promotional strategies. Engage in social selling/social media efforts. Attends and actively participates in meeting/training sessions, submits reports as directed. Assumes responsibility for continual self-training. Proactively participates in and contributes ideas to meetings and training sessions. Acts as the voice of the customer with internal teams to provide solutions, product enhancements, and ither actions to ensure customer success. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field is preferable. 3-5 years' experience in related areas as an individual contributor. 1-3 years' supervisory experience may be required. Strong understanding of court reporting agency operations, office workflow and interactions with reporters and other resources. Strong commitment to working closely with team members. Desired proficiency in MS office.; Word, Power Point and Excel. Proactive with evidence of sales and/or customer success experience. An effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills (internal and external). Flexible and self-starter; able to multi-task. Conscientious, curious, goal-driven, respectful, persistent, proactive, willing to accept direction and utilize company-sponsored training. This role can be remote or hybrid in Downers Grove, IL. EOE/M/F/D/V

Rossi Real Estate Corp., is a full-service real estate company specializing in commercial landlord representation, property management, construction services, and marketing services. We are a small, dynamic, professional team seeking a Real Estate Services Administrator to join our experienced Property Management Team.As the Real Estate Services Administrator, you'll work collaboratively with the Property Management Team, supporting the day-to-day management of a portfolio of properties, including lease preparation and administration, onboarding/offboarding tenants, managing property insurance and compliance, providing support to the tenants when necessary, assisting with property accounting, and general office administration duties.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESLease Administration | Compliance | Documentation and ReportingPrepare, administer, and manage commercial lease agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Data entry and validation of new lease information into the lease administration database.Ongoing maintenance of database lease information and abstracts upon the occurrence of amendments, renewals, expirations, etc.Abstract leases relative to tenant-specific lease information, including various clauses and options.Continuous monitoring, tracking, and reporting of critical dates to tenants.Maintain organized lease files and databases, tracking critical dates and renewals.Address tenant inquiries and concerns related to lease terms and conditions.Monitor tenant compliance with lease terms, including rent payments and insurance requirements.Collaborate with tenants to address payment-related concerns and inquiries.Prepare and distribute lease-related documentation, including amendments and addendums.Property Services and Accounting/Accounts PayableManage property insurance policies and the claim process for any property-related insurance claims.Manage all company-related insurance policies, including business/auto/workers compensation policies.Manage the real estate tax appeal process for all properties. Work with the real estate tax appeal attorney to gather all necessary documentation needed for appeal. Organization and management of property utility accounts.Contact utility companies to update landlord/tenant responsibility.Assist in processing and managing accounts payable transactions, including vendor invoices and expense reports.Provide regular reports on accounts payable status and financial metrics.Ensure accurate coding, approval, and timely payment of invoices.Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.Office CoordinationOversee general office operations to ensure a well-organized and efficient work environment.Manage office supplies, equipment, and coordinate maintenance as needed.Support other departments with high level administrative tasks to maintain smooth workflow.Keep on top of tasks and remain agile, as you'll often need to reorganize your time day to day, to deal with the team's changing necessities and requests.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:Must have at least 5+ years' experience in lease administration and/or property accountingUnderstand the basics of lease administration and will be a key player in ensuring accuracy and management of tenants' lease informationAbility to calculate intermediate figures; conduct financial analysisAbility to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documentsStrong organizational and analytical skillsAbility to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to tenantsAbility to effectively present informationWork independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively with business partners and tenantsRequires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles.Must be highly detail-oriented and a motivated self-starterComputer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Yardi experience a plus Bachelor's Degree (strongly preferred) BENEFITS401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:Assist with month-end close, including the completion of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.Manage the processing and payment of approved vendor bills.Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.Assist with company budget preparation.Identify process improvements and procedures.Collaborate with business units to develop company cash reconciliation.Provide accounting support when needed.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA preferred2+ years of experience in Accounting preferred Manufacturing, distribution, or related industry experience preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong Microsoft Excel knowledgeKnowledge of GAAP

Responsibilities Location Downers Grove, IllinoisUS Job ID REQ-052680 Key Responsibilities:Drive the Strategy & Operational Excellence for Commercial sites in Americas1. Drive the geographic strategy for all commercial sites in Americas, including but not limited to Shelton, Downer Grove, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Canada, etc., supporting cost effective and value-driven lease management2. Deliver high level of services for facilities operations & fleet management, maintenance, repairs, renovations and all the related office services, establishing virtual and ondemand support mechanisms3. Support AOP investment and cost control initiatives, managing expenditure accordingly5. Plan for the necessary projects to support business priority, including business case analysis, obtain approvals, and implementation of project management to make sure the project complete as expected within budget with high quality6. Establish and manage site performance and asset manaeset up and improve the related process and SOP7. Compile market data, forecast, budget, and other analysis to support investment, Look the opportunity to improve the service and reduce the cost8. Engage the Communication with country leaders of each business unit regularly and make sure sufficient support for each site9. Be responsible for the inventory management / assist with implemetation of asset strategy for all commercial sites10. T&E spending management of the region, monitor and analysis for continous improvement.11. Work with Global EHS and GBL for ESG project initiatives and implementation in the region.DG Technical Center1. Drive the office space and utilization, performance of site management to meet the needs of the business requests.2. Help organize company events and customer events, Visitors receiving and local logistics supportand provide all the necessary support3. Serve as the primary contact for the site regarding building maintenance issues, coordinates appropriate repairs and service with building management and vendors.4. Energy consumption management, Safety and 5S management for CKC5. Facility inspection ,trouble shotting, report to venders for correction in time, and screen the vender according to Finance and Indirect control policy, make sure normal operation of the facility6. Process and submit site specific invoices to corporate office to ensure timely paymentPDN-9bd36bbe-ddfe-460f-ba95-dacc69a160cb

Assist with month-end close, including the completion of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.Manage the processing and payment of approved vendor bills.Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.Assist with company budget preparation.Identify process improvements and procedures.Collaborate with business units to develop company cash reconciliation.Provide accounting support when needed.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA preferred2+ years of experience in AccountingManufacturing, distribution, or related industry experience preferredPublic Accounting experience preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong Microsoft Excel knowledgeKnowledge of GAAP

Our client, an American independent management company, is actively looking for a Bank Loan Services Analyst to join their team on a hybrid model in Downers Grove, IL! ** 3 days/week onsite** This begins as a 6-month contract with an opportunity to extend or convert at any timeResponsibilitiesSupport of cash reconciliation process to ensure accuracy and completeness of available dataMaintenance of all bank loan activity (interest rate resets, principal repayments, principal drawdowns, margin changes) in the Bank Loans systemsCoordinate trade settlement of Primary & Secondary loan closings with external parties (Par & Distressed, LSTA & LMA)Liaison with trustees and agent banks in relation to issues and resolve problematic cash discrepancies with Custodians, Trustees, Agent Banks, and/or Seller BanksAdminister WSO data fax service and liaison with service provider to resolve notice issuesPerform daily maintenance of internal and external credit ratingsMonitor compliance reporting to internal departmentsSystems testing of upgrades and enhancementsDocument process requirementsPerform other projects or duties when neededProvide back up to other members of teamRequired Skills And ExperienceBA/BS required0-2 years of work experience post-graduationA solid understanding of the security market and mutual fund operations, is beneficialBackground in accounting / finance preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel is requiredGood verbal, written, & analytical skillsAptitude for detail and a commitment to accuracyGood quantitative and qualitative analysis skillsAbility to work independently and follow through on projectsSelf-motivated, ability to multi-task and complete tasks upon assignmentOrganizational skills necessary to meet deadlines, prioritize projects, and multi-taskYou will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsLife Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including matchPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.#LI-JP7

Company DescriptionWe are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Job DescriptionOur Chicago, IL laboratory is looking for an entry-level laboratory analyst to join their team! The Lab Analyst will prepare and analyze samples with accuracy and precision in accordance to SGS' analytical SOPs. The Lab Analyst works independently and as part of a team to meet daily production targets and ensure hold times and turnaround times are met. The Lab Analyst understands and applies basic analytical chemistry principles. The Lab Analyst always follows safe laboratory practices and maintains a safe working environment. Job FunctionsAfter appropriate training independently prepares and analyzes samples according to SGS' analytical SOPs using instrumentation specific to the department and analytical methodologiesPerforms routine operation, maintenance, calibration of laboratory instruments/equipmentMay assist with validation and MDL studies.Assists with investigation and preparation of responses to client inquiries and CARs.Inputs and maintains technical information as needed to support the laboratory functions/operations.Maintains Laboratory Notebook where applicable.Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsAssociate Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline and 0-2 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories OR 3 years of relevant experience (i.e. Sample Prep) (Required)Bachelor's Degree in a Chemistry or similar scientific discipline and 1-2 years of years' relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories (Preferred)Proficient English language skills (Required)Basic mathematical and reasoning skills (Required)Basic computer skills (Required)Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 25 lbs on a frequent basis (Required)

We are looking for a Tax Administrator for our office who has a strong attention to detail when performing processing functions, as well as good adaptability to new processes. They will process tax returns, coordinate billing, and provide administrative assistance to the firm as directed by the management.Key Objectives:Provide administrative support to the firm as required by management and partners.Process tax returns with heavy due dates in January thru April and September/October, but continuous processing throughout the year.Answer incoming phone calls, as needed, assist in making / maintaining appointments, and respond to internal and external mails.Retain documents as necessary through scanning, copying, and utilizing internal retention document resources.Generate invoices according to the Firm's billing policies.Demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.Communicate clearly and effectively with management and peers.Proficiency in all firm's tax processing programs Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)Strong organization and detail orientation skillsAbility to multi-task while maintaining quality and meeting deadlinesTeam oriented and a team playerExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHigh level of confidentiality, professionalism, and flexibilityStrong work ethic2+ Years

Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.Prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and insights to senior management and stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations for decision-making.Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and company policies.Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets functions, maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring adherence to accounting standards.Analyze manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead, to ensure accuracy and alignment with budgeted and standard costs.Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement through analysis of cost trends, production efficiencies, and resource utilization.Direct the treasury and cash management functions, including cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and investment strategies.Evaluate and implement enhancements to financial systems, processes, and policies to drive efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging best practices in finance and accounting, proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and risk mitigation.Support strategic initiatives and special projects, contributing financial expertise and insights to drive business performance and growth.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA or CPA certification preferred7+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership capacity within a large-scale manufacturing organizationInternational experience is highly desired! Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel]Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.Proven track record of driving process improvements, managing change, and delivering results in a complex and dynamic environment.