Accountant Jobs in Winnetka, IL

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Inventory and Fixed Assets Accountant

  • Adecco US, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • moments ago

Adecco is assisting a client in Chicago, IL in recruiting for an Inventory & Fixed Assets Accountant....

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Cash Accountant II

  • Texas Roadhouse Management LLC
  • Norridge, IL (10 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Norridge, IL (10 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • moments ago

What's On Your Plate Own monthly reconciliations for bank, merchant, and corporate accountsresearching and resolving discrepancies with confidence Prepare and review journal entries related to cash...

Hybrid

Staff Accountant

  • Greco and Sons
  • Bartlett, IL (24 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Bartlett, IL (24 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • moments ago

Most important decisions made fully independently: Journal entry preparation/monthly account reconciliations (Both of these require subsequent approval of the documents but the Accountant can prepare...

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Staff Accountant - Early Career

  • 3STEP Sports
  • Glenview, IL (3 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Glenview, IL (3 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Key Responsibilities Prepare and post journal entries for daily and monthly transactions Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies...

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Senior Accountant

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Des Plaines, IL (7 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (7 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

entries, reconciliations, and stock-based compensation Senior Accountant Experience Preferred: Experience: 25 years of accounting experience; public accounting preferred Education: B.S. in Accounting...

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Staff Accountant

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (17 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

teams to ensure accurate expense and revenue reporting Help maintain accounting processes and provide basic reporting as needed Ideal Background for the Staff Accountant Bachelors degree in Accounting...

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Senior Accountant

  • Selby Jennings
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Senior Accountant Location : Chicago Job Type: Hybrid Salary : $140-150k/year + Bonus Client/Job Summary: Our client is a fast-growing, innovative fintech company looking for a senior accountant to...

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Senior Accountant, Pharmaceuticals

  • Meitheal Pharmaceuticals
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

The Senior Accountant position supports the month end close process, performs accounts receivable (including gross to net adjustments) and other projects as needed....

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Accountant 1

  • Metra Rail
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Prepare requisitions, code financial transactions, post journal entries, and complete profit and loss statements of business activities....

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Accountant

  • Innova Solutions, Inc
  • Mettawa, IL (10 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mettawa, IL (10 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

As an Accountant, you will: Process membership cancellation requests in Oracle, SFDC, and update the cancellation tracker within defined timelines....

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Accountant

  • Illinois Tool Works
  • Carol Stream, IL (23 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (23 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 day ago

This role will create and maintain monthly journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting....

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Mid-Level Project Accountant

  • Sargent & Lundy, LLC
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Sargent & Lundy is currently seeking a Project Accountant to work on project setup, billing, and accounts receivable activities....

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Staff Accountant

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (13 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (13 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Ideal Candides will have: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance. Recent grads will be considered Public accounting experience preferred. CPA and/or other professional certificions a huge plus....

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Corporate Accountant - Liquidity Regulatory Reporting

  • Northern Trust
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Corporate Accountant Liquidity Regulatory Reporting is responsible for the documentation and preparation of complex liquidity regulatory reports, with a primary focus on the FR 2052a....

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Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

  • Cushman & Wakefield
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Winnetka, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Senior Accountant prepares analyses, journal entries, memos and, occasionally, disclosures for the interim and annual financials....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Winnetka, IL

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Winnetka, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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