Accountant Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in Illinois

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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Mid-Level Project Accountant

  • Sargent & Lundy, LLC
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

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

Hybrid

Corporate Accountant - Liquidity Regulatory Reporting

  • Northern Trust
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, 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....

Hybrid

Senior Income Tax Accountant

  • Fuji Film
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

at Fuji Film in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview This position is responsible for the preparation and filing of various quarterly and annual corporate income...

Remote

Assoc Staff Accountant - ComEd (Hybrid)

  • ComEd
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • 3 days ago

Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work...

Hybrid

Senior Accountant

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 3 days ago

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred 57 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a multi-state or growth-oriented environment Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial...

Hybrid

Accountant II

  • Woodward, Inc.
  • Loves Park, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Loves Park, IL
  • 4 days ago

Reconciliation: An Accountant II is responsible for reconciling financial accounts, including bank statements and general ledger accounts....

Hybrid

Tax Accountant

  • 600 Advocate Health, Inc.
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 4 days ago

Department: 10486 Enterprise Corporate - Tax Service Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Fully Remote Role from these states: AL,...

Remote

Staff Accountant

  • Dentons Rodyk
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

in the Firm's fixed assets system Prepare and upload Cost charges to 3E Maintain expense account schedules; prepare journal entries as necessary Perform weekly review of 3E Posting Results Perform...

Hybrid

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Gong.io Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, revenue schedules, commission calculations, and month-end close deliverables....

Remote

Senior Fund Accountant - Real Estate Private Equity

  • EisnerAmper
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join our Real Estate Systems Implementation Group (RESIG), the largest real estate private equity fund administrator by funds administered....

Hybrid

Staff Accountant

  • 1-800-Flowers.com
  • Burr Ridge, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL
  • 5 days ago

Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required. Strong Excel proficiency required, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and other advanced functions....

Hybrid

Senior Accountant - Operational Assets

  • Panduit
  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 5 days ago

Participate in the preparation and review of month-end closing processes, including recording journal entries, performing account reconciliations, investigating account variances from forecast or prior...

Hybrid

Grant Accountant

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Summary The Grant Accountant will perform a variety of professional tasks related to federal grant accounting such as providing financial management for federal awards, posting journal...

Hybrid

Project Accountant 1

  • Highland County Joint Township
  • Ohio, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 5 days ago

As a Project Accountant with LGS you will provide financial services including forecasting, reconstruction of financial records, and financial analysis to Ohio's local governments within close proximity...

Remote

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • LE0001 Relativity ODA LLC
  • IL
  • 6 days ago
  • IL
  • 6 days ago

Required Skills: Account Analysis, Accounting, Accounting Journal Entries, Audit Preparations, Data Entry, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting...

Hybrid

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Illinois 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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