We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team in Elgin, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position that requires in-office work Monday through Friday. The role offers an hourly rate of $21 - $25 and involves managing high-volume procurement tasks while ensuring efficiency and accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and approve a large volume of invoices with meticulous attention to detail.<br>• Manage data entry tasks efficiently, ensuring accuracy in high-volume processing.<br>• Draft and issue purchase orders to support procurement operations.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and formulas, to analyze and organize data.<br>• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to support contract negotiations and procurement processes.<br>• Maintain detailed records of procurement activities and transactions.<br>• Apply critical thinking skills to resolve discrepancies and optimize workflows.<br>• Leverage knowledge of Microsoft Access, if applicable, to enhance data management capabilities.
We are looking for a Jr. Buyer/Purchasing Agent to join our team in St. Charles, Illinois. In this role, you will support the purchasing department by managing procurement activities, sourcing materials, and optimizing inventory processes. This is a Contract-to-permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic and expanding company. <br> Responsibilities: • Assist the purchasing team with daily operations, including entering and creating purchase orders. • Research and source materials, negotiating pricing to ensure cost-effective procurement. • Analyze and negotiate transportation quotes to achieve favorable terms. • Manage inventory levels by evaluating current stock and ensuring efficient replenishment. • Collaborate with suppliers to source domestic materials, taking tariffs into account. • Work with Fourth Shift system for inventory management and contribute to the ongoing implementation of Epicor system. • Perform cost accounting tasks to maintain accurate financial records. • Utilize Excel and Microsoft GP Dynamics for data analysis and reporting. • Act as a team player, supporting colleagues and contributing to overall departmental success. <br> Robert Half offers experience in U.S. contract talent professionals and their dependents access to various benefits. Benefits are available to those who have worked on a job assignment and have received their first paycheck. The company is called American Worker, their number is 855-495-1192, Group #156504
<p><u>Job Duties</u></p><ul><li>Own item availability and service levels across a broad ethnic and specialty food assortment, including long-tail SKUs with uneven demand patterns.</li><li>Minimize out-of-stocks while managing inventory freshness, aging, and spoilage risk in a shelf-life-sensitive environment.</li><li>Execute tactical purchasing activities including order timing, order sizing, MOQ compliance, and supplier follow-up across multiple regions of origin.</li><li>Convert forecasts, sales signals, and promotional activity into accurate purchase orders while accounting for extended transit times and port variability.</li><li>Establish and maintain inventory targets and safety stock levels by item, supplier, and origin, balancing service levels and working capital.</li><li>Lead, coach, and performance manage the purchasing team with clear priorities, execution standards, and accountability.</li><li>Oversee purchase order placement, confirmation, revisions, tracking, and resolution of shortages, delays, substitutions, or quality issues.</li><li>Coordinate closely with Quality, Compliance, and Operations to ensure imported products meet food safety, labeling, regulatory, and country-of-origin requirements.</li><li>Own ocean freight execution including container planning, mixed-SKU container optimization, booking coordination, and transit monitoring.</li><li>Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal logistics teams to ensure on-time arrivals and rapid issue resolution.</li><li>Track and report KPIs including fill rate, out-of-stock rate, days of supply, inventory aging, spoilage exposure, and freight cost.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in purchasing accuracy, execution discipline, inventory health, and cross-functional communication.</li></ul><p><u>Benefits</u></p><ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>401K match</li><li>Disability/Life</li><li>PTO</li><li>Parental Leave</li></ul>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Tax Manager. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p>This person will work within the team as a key member and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting portfolio company finance teams (including direct interaction with CFOs, controllers, and FP& A managers) with tax reporting and supporting calculations, such purchase price allocations, transaction cost analysis, and coordinating tax work within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance and assistance with technical tax questions and research.</li><li>Understanding the necessary action items and processes needed to accomplish such benefits including purchase price allocations and tax step-up computations.</li><li>Participate in both sell side and buy-side tax due diligence for platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions and carve outs and gather information, data, legal agreements, etc. for the service providers.</li><li>Monitor transaction tax benefits and tax refunds due after sale of portfolio company.</li><li>Assist coordination of service providers for provisions and compliance.</li><li>Review and summarize purchase agreements for tax deliverables.</li><li>Prepare special tax projects (like transaction tax benefit analysis) for certain acquisitions.</li><li>Provide technical assistance with new federal and state law changes.</li><li>Assist in coordinating the flow of K-1s for the fund in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide IRS audit support and project management.</li></ul><p> </p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to play a vital role in managing payment processes and ensuring accuracy in financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail to support the company's accounts payable functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process invoices, ensuring proper coding and timely payments.<br>• Handle automated clearing house (ACH) transactions and check runs.<br>• Perform three-way matching to reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.<br>• Oversee credit card reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.<br>• Collaborate with vendors to address and resolve payment issues.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards in financial processes.<br>• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.<br>• Monitor and manage outstanding balances to prevent overdue payments.
We are looking for a skilled Contracts Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have expertise in contract management and procurement processes, with a focus on terms and conditions. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to ensure seamless contract administration and procurement activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Issue and manage purchase orders while ensuring compliance with organizational terms and conditions.<br>• Review and negotiate contract terms to align with company standards and requirements.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders and project managers to facilitate procurement processes and address contract-related needs.<br>• Communicate effectively with vendors to gather necessary information for purchase orders and contract negotiations.<br>• Provide guidance on terms and conditions to support contracting and procurement activities.<br>• Maintain accurate and organized documentation related to contracts and purchase orders.<br>• Ensure timely resolution of issues related to procurement and contract administration.<br>• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to agreed-upon contractual obligations.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining cash flow reporting and projections, as well as covenant reporting to senior lenders and 3rd party equity partners. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential duties and responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the accounting integration of M& A transaction including purchase accounting, earn-out calculations, opening balance sheet and net-working capital true-ups.</li><li>Lead the tracking of investment including performance tracking and loan amortization calculations.</li><li>Create, maintain & modify general ledger reporting to support the business</li><li>Lead, motivate and develop a team of accounting professionals, specifically including AR / AP.</li><li>Perform weekly/monthly cash projections for rolling 15 months, including cash payments for investment hires, M& A and share repurchases. </li><li>Prepare lender compliance calculations, certifications and related schedules. This includes quarterly compliance along with permitted acquisition certifications.</li><li>Prepare 3rd party equity compliance calculations, certification and related schedules. Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting for 3rd party equity holder, including financial statements, data book and address questions as needed.</li><li>Prepare Stock Compensation entries related to M& A, Restricted Share grants/vesting, Option exercises/vesting as well as purchases & repurchases.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>High-End Firm looking to build new team quickly due to rapid expansion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>The Manager of Operations Accounting is responsible for the day-to-day management of the team accountable for providing transactional accounting services (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and other business operational accounting). They will also have operational responsibility over certain systems that are key to the accounting team success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Directs and oversees the daily accounting operations for accounts receivable collection, billing, and accounts payable teams.</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP practices, including but not limited to managing payment runs, including checks and ACH, managing corporate purchase card program, and managing 1099-year end compliance.</li><li>Act as the liaison between accounting and business operations for business licensing requirements and other compliance requirements.</li><li>Review outgoing payments to ensure they are compliant with financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Ensures month end activities, relevant to this function, are completed on schedule and with accuracy.</li><li>Ensures all suppliers are paid in accordance with agreement terms and coded accurately before being transferred to the general ledger.</li><li>Identify, establish, and document internal controls relevant to this function.</li><li>Assists in the design and implementation of process improvements, including standardization, enhancements and potential automation of existing processes and systems.</li><li>Independently organizes and oversees efforts and activities for the team; manages, coaches and mentors staff.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘The holiday season is here!’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager supervises all general accounting functions. Responsibilities will include the coordination of daily accounting operations, directing the monthly close process, coordinating the entity’s treasury operations and the preparation of accurate GAAP basis monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Specific job duties will include:</p><ul><li>The coordination of daily financing activities with the Company’s operations team, various mortgage loan brokers, title companies, and warehouse lenders. </li><li>The preparation of quarterly operating and cash forecasts, and various financial analyses as requested from time to time by the Company’s Controller.</li><li>General supervision of the accounting team including assisting where necessary with daily general ledger posting activities. This will include the preparation of interest rate lock derivative calculations, various pricing analyses, sales commission and production bonus calculations, and the periodic mark-to-market valuation of the loans held for sale inventory.</li><li>Reviewing and maintaining all balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring that all intercompany account balances and all bank account balances are reconciled.</li><li>Working with accounting team to document policies and procedures, and to establish proper controls to deter fraud.</li><li>Responsible for accurate financial management reporting including consolidated financial statements when appropriate.</li><li>Responsible for disbursements review and control, including payroll, shared services, debt reporting, lender covenants, and income tax reporting. </li><li>Helping to train, develop and build the accounting team, providing guidance as needed. </li><li>Working with a third party valuation company to independently value retained mortgage servicing rights. </li><li>The ability to read and to comprehensively discern the appropriate accounting recognition of various legal agreements including MLPAs, AMAs, and forward purchase and sale agreements. </li><li>Effectively and efficiently coordinate the distribution of financial information to support regulatory compliance reporting and field examinations by warehouse lenders, tax professionals, independent audit firms, and various other third party professionals. </li><li>Provide direction and supervision over: 1) The Monthly Accounting Close Process and recognition of revenue, 2) Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to various corporate business units. 3) Administration of treasury functions with Corporate and BU accounts.</li><li>LOS System (Encompass), GL System (NetSuite), Document Management System.</li><li>Needs to be very well organized, and know where all supporting information is located. </li><li>Directs and coordinates all loan transfers to the servicing group.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $160,000-$165,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead the implementation and deployment of the Workday Financials products (Core Fins, Procurement, Expense, Accounting Center/Prism)</li><li>Own continued day to day operations of tenant including but not limited to administration, configuration enhancements and deployment of new modules and futures of the product post go-live. </li><li>Be the primary point of contact for all Workday Fins matters and partner with the HRIS manager on the consolidated Workday system strategy.</li><li>Support finance and accounting team with developing Workday reporting environment</li><li>Lead the semi-annual process to review and prepare for new Workday releases</li><li>Manage Workday integrations to internally developed policy administration system, external claims system, banking partners and other third party systems. </li><li>Coordinate work with external vendors in support of the Workday tenant.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with development and maintenance of critical global accounting policies and help define ongoing process for technical accounting research and global policy setting</li><li>Monitor, understand and identify potential impact of new accounting and SEC standards on financial statements and disclosures</li><li>Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the SEC</li><li>Work closely with external auditors on complex technical issues and new guidance implementation</li><li>Respond to complex, non-routine accounting inquiries related to topics such as revenue recognition, purchase accounting, acquisitions, derivatives, leases, debt and equity transactions, share-based compensation and other matters</li><li>Develop content and facilitate training sessions for relevant accounting topics</li><li>Support key customers, including Treasury, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, FP& A and operational teams as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>The Manager of Information Technology will own and oversee internal IT operations and infrastructure while strengthening the firm’s cybersecurity posture in partnership with an outsourced vCISO provider. Reporting to the Head of AI & Technology Solutions, this role sits within the AI & Technology Solutions team and partners closely with Product and Data leadership to align IT systems with future workflows and AI initiatives.</p><p>This position is central to building a modern, reliable, and secure technology environment that enables seamless collaboration and world-class user experience. The firm operates on a hybrid model, with a strong preference for spending at least three days per week in the Chicago office in coordination with leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Elevate Internal Technology Experience</p><ul><li>Significantly improve internal satisfaction with technology and tech support</li><li>Ensure team members feel supported, empowered, and unencumbered by avoidable technical issues</li><li>Collect and act on ongoing feedback to continuously improve the user experience</li></ul><p>Manage Managed Service Provider (MSP)</p><ul><li>Oversee the firm’s MSP and ensure SLAs are consistently met or exceeded</li><li>Drive a high-touch, white-glove support culture</li><li>Own vendor contracts and renewals across hardware, software, cybersecurity, and IT services</li><li>Hold MSP and security partners accountable through structured performance reviews</li><li>Lead quarterly MSP and vCISO alignment sessions</li><li>Step in hands-on when needed to expedite resolutions or validate MSP work</li></ul><p>Own IT Infrastructure</p><ul><li>Manage hardware lifecycle planning, procurement, and inventory</li><li>Coordinate onboarding and offboarding in partnership with HR and external partners</li><li>Administer core platforms including Google Workspace, Slack, Box, Microsoft 365, and other key applications</li><li>Ensure strong identity and access management through Okta</li><li>Oversee JAMF or Intune policies with MSP support</li><li>Maintain accurate internal documentation, runbooks, and system records</li><li>Handle escalated troubleshooting as needed</li></ul><p>Cybersecurity Leadership</p><ul><li>Serve as the internal point of contact for information security</li><li>Conduct basic internal checks including device compliance, MFA enforcement, and endpoint security</li><li>Partner with vCISO providers on threat monitoring, SIEM/log reviews, risk and vulnerability assessments, and incident response planning</li><li>Support evaluation and selection of vCISO partners</li><li>Ensure clear alignment and execution of security responsibilities across vendors</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $190,000-$200,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong></p><p>The Senior Tax Manager will be responsible for consolidated global interim and annual ASC 740 income tax provision calculations and disclosures.</p><p><br></p><p>• Develop and support the current and deferred tax amounts in the US GAAP audited financial results reported quarterly to the SEC</p><p>• Work with tax colleagues to develop effective tax rate reconciliations and tax cash-flow support for management, identifying known or expected changes in tax legislation, tax audits and projected book/tax differences</p><p>• Update and maintain the Company's detailed inventory of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and uncertain tax position reserves</p><p>• Maintenance of balance sheet tax accounts and review of tax accounts reconciliations</p><p>• Research emerging tax issues and their impact on the company’s tax compliance</p><p>• Assist with tax accounting methods and their impact on external financial reporting</p><p>• Ensure tax function adherence to SOX controls</p><p>• Assist with tax automation projects and process improvement initiatives</p><p>• Assist in monitoring transfer pricing policies and related documentation</p><p>• Manage domestic and international post-acquisition tax integration and determination of tax entries for US GAAP purchase accounting</p><p>• Assist in preparing responses to IRS income tax audit inquiries</p><p>• Assist in accounting special projects</p><p>• Assume other duties as assigned</p>
<p><strong>Attorney – Municipal/Local Government Law</strong></p><p> </p><p>Are you passionate about representing units of local government and shaping communities in the Chicago metropolitan area? If so, an established law firm with offices in Palos Heights and Elmhurst is looking for an experienced <strong>Attorney</strong> to join our team.</p><p> </p><p>We are a dedicated firm that works with a diverse range of local governmental entities, including municipalities, townships, park districts, and specialty districts. Our practice is focused on providing dynamic legal solutions for zoning, development, property matters, and general corporate transactions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><p>We are seeking an attorney with:</p><ul><li>A <strong>minimum of 2+ years of experience in municipal/local government law.</strong></li><li>A valid <strong>Illinois law license</strong>.</li><li><strong>Excellent organizational, research, and writing skills</strong>, with a strong attention to detail.</li><li>The ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with clients</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Full Cycle Recruiter to join our team on a contract basis near Oak Brook, Illinois. This role involves managing end-to-end recruitment processes, providing HR support across various functions, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations. If you are skilled in HR systems, onboarding, and benefits administration, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage full-cycle recruiting processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding candidates.</p><p>• Administer and oversee HR functions such as benefits management, compliance, and employee relations.</p><p>• Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) effectively to track and manage recruitment workflows.</p><p>• Conduct benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure competitive offerings.</p><p>• Maintain and update HRIS platforms to reflect accurate employee data.</p><p>• Collaborate with management to address staffing needs and organizational goals.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies across all HR activities.</p><p>• Prepare reports and analyze data using Microsoft Excel to support HR decision-making.</p><p>• Travel to local operational sites as needed to provide HR support.</p><p>• Facilitate employee onboarding and training programs to enhance workforce engagement.</p>
