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Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking a strong and sharp Staff Accountant near Oak Brook, IL. Our client is a global technology provider and they are in need of a great self starter and organized Staff Accountant to join their team immediately. Our client has had some internal movement in the Accounting department and are needing some extra assistance getting caught up for month end close. This Staff Accountant will be hired on directly and will be working along side with the Treasury Manager. This client is looking for someone that can interview and start as soon as possible. Responsibilities:   Reconciles the general ledger monthly and annually for properties (roughly 75 properties, so roughly 20 - 30 account reconciliations monthly per accountant) Prepares and reviews monthly and year-end financial statements for properties - 75 properties in current portfolio Prepares work papers and documents for tax purposes (will train) Assists in analysis variances with property accountants regarding investors’ quarterly and annual reports (will train on this process) Assists with administrative functions related to the maintenance of accounting records Provides support to auditors as needed by supplying information and documentation Assists in the preparation of year-end financial reports, including footnotes (will train) Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Degree: Must have at least a 4-year degree, focused in Accounting ideally Excellent communication skills as they’ll be working with other departments and direct with Customers/Vendors Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Must have solid accounting acumen and attention to detail

Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking a strong and sharp Staff Accountant near Chicago, IL. Our client is a global technology provider and they are in need of a great self starter and organized Staff Accountant to join their team immediately. Our client has had some internal movement in the Accounting department and are needing some extra assistance getting caught up for month end close. This Staff Accountant will be hired on directly and will be working along side with the Treasury Manager. This client is looking for someone that can interview and start as soon as possible. Responsibilities:   Perform monthly close procedures for various areas including cash, selling general and administrative expenses, prepaids and other assets, accrued expenses and joint ventures amongst others Ensure monthly activities are recorded in accordance with GATX accounting policies Prepare monthly trend analysis and expense reports Own various month end processes to ensure routine and recurring transactions are appropriately recorded and reversed as needed Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting packages by refreshing and populating templates, investigating variances and understanding the nature of balances in the general ledger Display a knowledge of foreign currency transactions and intercompany processes Prepare quarterly and annual supporting schedules as required for financial reporting department in accordance with 10-Q and 10-K disclosure requirements Assist with internal and external audit requests. Assist in maintaining an effective control environment by executing controls to ensure compliance with established accounting policies Liaise with various departments such as benefits, insurance, tax and legal to understand the nature of transactions and ensure appropriate recording of them Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly Effectively document reconciliations and other supporting schedules to enable reviewers to quickly understand and assess them Understand the full end to end process for recording transactions, develop and propose process improvements Perform analysis of accounts to enable others to understand the nature of transactions and key drivers of activity Perform monthly close procedures for Canadian operations and ensure monthly activities are recorded in accordance with GATX accounting policies. Maintain workpapers to enable reviewers to easily assess supporting documentation and determine follow up actions as necessary Perform adhoc requests and special projects as requested, such as documentation of business processes, process improvement recommendations Qualifications: 5+ years of related month end experience Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics is a plus Advanced Excel skills Team-oriented, self starter, and quick learner Hands on attitude with minimal supervision

Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking a strong and sharp Project Accountant in Lemont, IL. Our client is a global technology provider and they are in need of a great self starter and organized Project Accountant to join their team immediately. Our client has had some internal movement in the Accounting department and are needing some extra assistance getting caught up for month end close. This Project Accountant will be hired on a temporary to hire basis and will be working along side with the Accounting Manager. This client is looking for someone that can interview and start as soon as possible. Responsibilities:   Prepare monthly billing pay applications on G702/703 forms in Microsoft Excel, and enter into Sage 100. This includes: Create initial schedule of values off of budget provided by Project Manager Enter subcontractor pay applications through Sage Paperless and manage the process through approval or rejection Prepare “pencil” billing for the Project Managers’ review and approval Finalize billings and submit to client with any required documentation Maintain monthly billing schedule Review billing section of contracts upon award to prepare for client specific requirements Communicate with subcontractors about what is expected from them throughout each project, including changes to their monthly progress billings if any Request outstanding invoices and waivers to reflect our billing sent to the client Follow up on submitted billings regularly for payment collections Request subcontractor and vendor waivers, along with their supplier waivers, and review for accuracy Disburse checks in exchange for waivers every other week Qualifications: Construction experience is a must have Must have worked with G702/703 Pay Applications and Lien Waivers Must be reliable, motivated, organized, and committed to the position. As well as responsible, resourceful, and have the goal of bettering the company

Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking a strong and sharp Staff Accountant near Glendale Heights, IL. Our client in the professional service industry and they are in need of a great self starter and organized Staff Accountant to join their team immediately. Our client has had some internal movement in the Accounting department and are needing some extra assistance getting caught up for month end close. This Staff Accountant will be hired on directly and will be working along side with the Controller. This client is looking for someone that can interview and start as soon as possible. Responsibilities:   Assist in the preparation of the Financial statements and review for accuracy Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts. Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assist with monthly close process. Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections. Review current accounting procedures and make recommendations to improve the process. Ensure compliance with GAAP Have familiarity with sales taxes and review returns as well as reconcile to General Ledger File Unclaimed property Reports according to State Guidelines Need excellent computer skills with strong Excel capabilities Become familiar with all functions of all the accounting staff Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue Reconcile monthly Bank statements Prepare schedules requested by external auditors Assist in preparation of Loan Covenant Compliance Documents. Assist VP of Finance as needed Assisting Jim with Month end close Qualifications: 5+ years of related month end experience Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics is a plus Advanced Excel skills Team-oriented, self starter, and quick learner Hands on attitude with minimal supervision  

Brilliant Financial Staffing is currently engaged in a search to hire a Cash Applications Coordinator. This manufacturing client of ours is a fast paced and growing company, near Lisle, IL. They are currently behind in their Accounting department and volume has increased with their customers. This Cash Applications Coordinator will be brought on temporary to hire basis in the department and work closely with the Accounting Manager. Responsibilities: Posts NSF/returned checks, roughly 150 per day Posts reversals for any misapplied cash Reconciles the daily cash receipts, 100 per day Researches and posts bank adjustments (credit or debit) Posts to GL Accounts other than cash clearing GL account Reconciles all cash GL accounts for period close (will train on this), high volume, each rep is in charge of roughly 25 accounts Updates all cash reports (All lockbox Batches, daily routing and remote deposits) Downloads all ACH/Wire back up from bank websites Assists Credit and Collections team to confirm receiving Wire payments for prepay-customers Posts offset requests from the Credit and Collections team Fills out EFT/ACH forms for customers requesting to pay by ACH Fills out Remote Deposit (Bank of America) access forms Qualifications: Strong Excel with creating and manipulating Pivot Tables and Vlookups Excellent communication skills 3+ years of AR experience

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an AP Specialist.  Our client, located in Schaumburg, IL is a well-established IT service provider, and they are looking for an experienced AP Specialist to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis.  The company is currently going through a system conversion and the ideal candidate would have experience utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365.  This is a great opportunity for a motivated AP Specialist to obtain great experience within a large well-known organization. The AP Specialist will be reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and would ideally be able to interview and then start shortly after. AP Specialist Responsibilities: Monitor AP email inbox Process 75+ AP invoices daily in a 3-way match environment Research and resolve invoice discrepancies Communicate with vendors to resolve payment issues Code invoices Communicate with internal departments to resolve issues Perform weekly check run Scan/File invoices electronically into their system Other various Ad/Hoc responsibilities as assigned Qualifications: 2+ years’ experience in full cycle AP processing MUST HAVE Microsoft Dynamics 365 Software experience Proficient in Microsoft Excel Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment If you or anybody you know are qualified and interested, please apply ASAP!

Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking a strong and sharp Collections Specialist in Lake Forest, IL. Our client is one of the leaders in the commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing industry. With 70 different locations opened since its inception, they are seeking a Collections Specialist for their team to join immediately to assist in their continued growth. The ideal Collections Specialist will be hired on a contract to hire basis and will work alongside the Collections Manager. This client is looking for someone that can interview and start as soon as possible. Collections Specialist Responsibilities: Interacting with customers and clients on a daily basis Interfacing with multiple softwares Matching and coding the information to share with clients Calling, emailing and working with internal staff regarding inquiries on status of customer invoices Checking to make sure that purchase orders are correct Researching and resolving issues as they pertain to customer invoices Investigating and solving issues on the invoice side Collections Specialist Qualifications: Experience with Lease+ and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains preferred, not required Working knowledge of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs in Microsoft Excel Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, not required Must have a positive, ‘people-first’ personality Must possess excellent investigative, research, analysis and discrepancy resolution skills

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Collections Specialist for one of our clients located in Aurora, IL. Our client has over 60 regional offices and over 100 mobile units across the country. The Collections Specialist will be responsible for reviewing claims and collecting on past due balances from clients. This role will be on a contract to hire basis, and the manager is looking to hire immediately! Collections Specialist Responsibilities: Facilitate homeowners’ policies and claims Performing high volume data entry of client information into system Manage B2B collections, following up on past due invoices Verifying payment status and negotiating payments Perform daily account follow up with clients Navigating through customer portals and working closely with Client Managers and Client Service Representatives Communicate with insurance adjusters Collections Specialist Qualifications: Team oriented, self starter Not afraid to pick up the phone, go getter personality Customer Service experience or working with 3rd party collections Basic level of Excel 3+ years of collections experience is a must

Brilliant Financial Staffing is seeking a strong and sharp Staff Accountant in Bannockburn, IL. Our client is in the financial services industry and they are in need of a great self starter and organized Staff Accountant to join their team immediately. Our client has had some internal movement in the Accounting department and are needing some extra assistance getting caught up for month end close. This Staff Accountant will be hired on a temporary to hire basis and will be working along side with the Treasury Manager. This client is looking for someone that can interview and start as soon as possible. Responsibilities:   Processing invoices using concur/SAP Handle invoice discrepancies, include: Invoice duplicates, vendor might submit a statement but they already have the invoice – Will require communication with vendors over the phone/email Will act as the gatekeeper of all the AP invoices Maintains relationships with various third parties vendors and consultants by being in constant communication to resolve discrepancies and improve efficiencies. Set up new vendors in the system properly  Maintain the Fixed Assets, this includes, additions, disposals, and journal entries. Also responsible for the annual fixed asset inventory. Investigate coding issues that pertain to fixed assets if they are improperly coded Variance analysis  Prepare journal entries for, and reconciliation of, various general ledger accounts. Payroll – booking payroll entries every pay period – extract payroll files from Paylocity by running a report to book information to their GL Annual basis – 1099 misc and 1099 NEC production taxes Prepare monthly reports for upper management review Assists in the completion of accounting projects as assigned. Qualifications: 5+ years of related month end experience Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics is a plus Advanced Excel skills Team-oriented, self starter, and quick learner Hands on attitude with minimal supervision

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Credit/Collections Specialist for our client located in Vernon Hills, IL.  Our client is a large, well known supplier of laboratory equipment, and they are looking to add a skilled Credit/Collections Specialist to their accounts receivable team. The Credit/ Collections Specialist will be responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 1,000 commercial accounts.  Our client prides themselves in their customer friendly reputation, and they are looking for a Credit/Collections Specialist who would embrace their mission statement. The Credit/Collections Specialist would be hired on a Temporary to Permanent basis, and ideally would be able to phone interview and then start shortly after.   Credit/Collections Specialist Responsibilities: Perform collection calls & send out emails to commercial customers regarding past due payments Log/Document all correspondence, and follow up as required Create and monitor an AR aging report Update customer credit card/payment information Run D&B and pull reports up to $10k Research and resolve payment discrepancies Adjust/reconcile all short pays in an excel spreadsheet Place/release customers on credit hold Grant customers credit lines Other responsibilities as assigned   Qualifications: 3+ years of collections experience Intermediate Excel Skills Ability to multitask and prioritize   If you or anyone you know is interested and qualified, please apply immediately.

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Billing Clerk for an established client located in Schaumburg, IL. This client is experiencing a tremendous amount of growth and has multiple openings in their accounting department due to a recent restructure. The Billing Clerk will primarily be working remote and will be transitioning to a hybrid schedule starting May 1st. They will be responsible for performing the billing/close out process, reviewing sales orders, and acting as backup in collections regarding past due billings. Our client is looking to hire immediately and has opted to open this position on a permanent basis. This Billing Clerk will be working closely with the Controller. Qualified candidates will be considered immediately and begin the interview process. Responsibilities: Customer billing/close out process – including, but not limited to, reviewing sales orders submitted by operations/service dept for accuracy, generating billings, submitting billings for final approval, and recording close out journal entries Submitting customer billings across multiple platforms Assisting in collections process including communicating with customers in regard to past due billings Performing clerical/administrative functions including data entry, typing, file maintenance, document preparation Supporting accounting, sales and operations departments as needed Ensuring that margins and markups are calculated and reported accurately as this has a significant financial impact Qualifications: Salesforce or QuickBooks experience is a plus Basic Excel skills, light formulas Goal oriented, self driven, and quick problem solver 1+ years of Billing experience Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting is a plus

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Senior Accountant for one of our clients in the wholesale industry, located in Chicago, IL. Our client is family-owned and have been around for nearly 20 years, they have added an additional role to their accounting department due to growth. The Senior Accountant will facilitate the Financial and Operation functions for this client and manage their AP and AR, and create all financial statements. Our client is looking to hire immediately and has opted to open this position on a permanent basis. This Senior Accountant will be working on a hybrid schedule, going into the office three times a week. Qualified candidates will be considered immediately and begin the interview process. Responsibilities: Executing monthly commissions and reconciling commissions and resolving discrepancies with suppliers Categorizing all income and expenses Manage and execute all AP and AR activities and processes Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly client invoices Perform month and year-end close including cash and other month-end close tasks Creating budgets by department, prepare income, cash flow, and balance sheet statements Track employee expenses Corporate licensing, ensuring compliance with legal entities in each state Qualifications: Minimum of Associate’s degree with concentration in Business, Accounting, or Finance required, Bachelors degree is preferred Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Advanced Microsoft Suite and Excel skills are a must Salesforce or QuickBooks experience is a plus Detail-oriented, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Active problem solver with proven ability to exercise sound judgment

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Staff Accountant for our client located in Chicago, IL. Our client is well-established real estate firm. They are looking to add an experienced Staff Accountant to their Accounting team. The Staff Accountant will be brought on a temporary to hire basis! This is a great opportunity to work in a growing, team-oriented, and professional company. Responsibilities: Participate in month end close, including preparation of journal entries, maintenance of general ledger accounts, preparation of account reconciliations Support the accounting and financial reporting function Maintain SOX compliance and coordinate responses to requests made by internal and external auditors Support technical accounting research and policy decisions regionally, revenue recognition Coordinate with Business Partnering and Finance Operations teams, as well as Partner with the business to manage relationships for Corporate Solutions variable service lines Support system updates and enhancements Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities to company operations and financial results Evaluate business needs and make recommendations to management regarding process improvement Assist with special projects and ad hoc analysis requests Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required Solid understanding of US GAAP and ability to effectively communicate key issues to finance and business leadership Expert in Microsoft Excel and PeopleSoft a plus Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy, the ability to build consensus & leadership skills in a collaborative setting High comfort level with senior-level management Creative problem solver that can identify sources of information from disparate sources and deliver comprehensive, balanced & actionable analysis Analytical mindset with the capacity and agility to work in a fast paced, constantly changing, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects/tasks Adept at forging strong relationships within a matrix environment; collaborative work style

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Staff Accountant for one of our construction clients, located in Melrose Park, IL. Our client is a well-established construction company that has been around over 30 years. The Staff Accountant will manage financial reports, maintain petty cash, and oversee project billing and subcontractor payments. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an amazing company like this! Our client is looking to hire immediately and has opted to open this position on a contract-to-hire basis. Qualified candidates will be considered immediately and begin the interview process. Responsibilities: Manage project related AP and subcontractor payments Check accuracy of invoices and transactions Process incoming payments Maintain petty cash account and credit card accounts Process journal entries Print checks Manage expense accounts/reports Respond to vendor inquiries and monitor all vendor payments Assist in monthly tasks, including month end close and status reports Prepare financial reports by collecting and summarizing account information Qualifications: Sage experience is nice to have, must be tech savvy Advanced Excel, must be able to manipulate Pivot Tables and Vlookups Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is a must 4+ years of related experience Must be analytical and be able to take on multiple projects and meet deadlines Can work well in a fast-paced environment

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an Accounts Payable Coordinator.  Our client, located in Downers Grove, IL is a well-established organization in the restaurant and hospitality industry. They are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Coordinator to join their department. This organization has experienced a lot of growth, and they would be looking for a qualified Accounts Payable Coordinator to join their team on a Direct Hire basis. This Accounts Payable Coordinator would be required to work a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.  The Accounts Payable Coordinator will be reporting directly to the AP Manager and would ideally be able to interview and then start shortly after. Accounts Payable Coordinator Responsibilities: Performed high volume AP invoice data entry and image scanning Process employee expense reports Research and resolve invoice discrepancies Communicate with vendors to resolve payment issues Perform weekly check run Assist with weekly and monthly close activities Reconcile vendor payable aging statements Assist in 1099 processing and other year-end related tasks Assist with other projects as needed Qualifications: 3+ years’ experience in full cycle AP Experience in the hospitality industry preferred Comfortability in a fast-paced environment Proficient in Microsoft Excel Experience utilizing Oracle highly preferred If you or anybody you know are qualified and interested, please apply ASAP!

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged on a search for a Staff Accountant for our client located in Northbrook, IL.  Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization who specializes in producing furnace materials. They currently are looking for a Staff Accountant to join their organization on a Direct Hire basis.  This Staff Accountant would be working alongside the CFO.  The Staff Accountant would be responsible for performing account reconciliations, journal entries, and assisting with month end close. The ideal candidate will be able to interview and start as soon as possible. Staff Accountant Responsibilities: Accurate and timely preparation of journal entries Analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations Assist in month end close Reviews account payable transactions Performs year-end close-out of accounts and assists in the preparing of year-end financial statements Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries to document business transactions Special projects as assigned Staff Accountant Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a 4 year University 1+ Year of Experience Advanced Excel skills If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, please apply ASAP!

Brilliant Financial Staffing is engaged in a search for a strong Staff Accountant. Our client is a growing, dynamic financial services organization who is seeking a strong Staff Accountant to join its progressive corporate accounting team on a contract-to-hire basis. The Staff Accountant will be reporting to the Accounting Director and will be able to interview and start ASAP. Responsibilities: Perform monthly/quarterly account analysis and roll-forwards of selected general ledger accounts to ensure accounts properly reflect the company’s financial position in accordance with company policy and GAAP Review ledger detail, record adjusting journal entries, and prepare supporting schedules for GAAP-based financial statements Assist in the preparation of investment level or fund level financial statements and work papers monthly Assist in providing supporting for annual audits and internal control testing, Assist in the monthly/quarterly reporting to lenders, joint venture partners and portfolio companies. Coordinate with the treasury team and AVP in preparing wire transfers Qualifications: Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance 3+ years of experience in accounting Extensive experience with Excel (including performing VLookups and creating Pivot Tables) Hardworking professional who is eager to be independent Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 #FSIL2022

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged on a search for a Staff Accountant for our client located in Chicago, IL.  Our client is within the service industry and they specialize in providing wealth management services to family households. They currently are looking for a Staff Accountant to join their organization on a Temporary to Permanent basis.  This Staff Accountant would be working alongside the Senior Accountant.  The Staff Accountant would be responsible for performing account reconciliations, journal entries, and assisting with month end close. The ideal candidate will be able to interview and start as soon as possible. Staff Accountant Responsibilities: Accurate and timely preparation of journal entries Record transactions for assigned entities Prepare and review daily cash flow reports Analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations Assist in month end close Upload and process daily ACH/wire instructions Auditing transactions that have already been posted Audit transactions and reconcile non-marketable positions Review of invoice and general ledger coding Special projects as assigned Staff Accountant Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance 2+ years of experience Advanced Excel skills If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, please apply ASAP!

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for an Accounts Payable Manager for one of our clients located in Chicago, IL. Our client has been in business for multiple years and currently has a vacancy in the accounting department. The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing a team of Accounts Payables Specialists, as well as assisting with the transactional processing side of things as needed. Our client is looking to hire immediately and has opted to open this position on a contract to hire basis. Qualified candidates will be considered immediately and begin the interview process. Responsibilities: Provide leadership in A/P related to accounting operations Ensure that vendor invoices and payments are timely and accurate – Mix of some processing, reviewing expense reports, also oversights, when AP person is out this role would cover Review all bank accounts daily, both foreign and domestic cash Communicate daily with team members for adjustments, short-payments, and billing questions for payment status Month-end close responsibilities, including cash and various other balance sheet reconciliations Manage all activities in the accounts payable and treasury function Design, implement & maintain effective A/P policies, procedures & controls Provide expertise on the processing, recording, and reporting of accounts payable transactions; review vendor invoices, 1099 reporting, and general ledger reports to ensure proper coding and authorization. Manage all vendor wire payments including setup and validating wire template in various bank accounts prior to payment and follow up with vendor to ensure all necessary bank information is obtained Manage weekly and monthly reports and analysis – cash forecasting General Ledger account classification of A/P invoices Proactively seek process improvement opportunities including maximizing the ERP and other automated tools to scale operations Review and approve setup or new vendors and changes to existing vendors Manage and develop the accounts payable staff Provide analytical support as needed to the management team Qualifications: 5+ years AP experience 2+ years supervisory experience Able to multi-task in a high volume, fast paced environment Detail-oriented Strong communication and interpersonal skills Large ERP experience Concur experience

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Payroll Specialist for one of our clients in the retail industry, located in Lincolnshire, IL. Our client has been around for several years and has a vacancy on the accounting department. The Payroll Specialist will perform high volume multi-state payroll. Our client is looking to hire immediately and has opted to open this position on a contract to hire basis. Qualified candidates will be considered immediately and begin the interview process. Responsibilities: Perform high volume multi-state payroll – hourly, salary, exempt, nonexempt, commissions Responsible for over 9000 employees and split between 2 different payroll cycles (biweekly) Handle over 130 locations across the country Audit timecards to ensure proper submissions No payroll deposits, 1099s, 941s – straight processing Mondays/Tuesdays are heavier processing days, hours could be as late as 630pm Assist with other tasks as needed Qualifications: ADP Vantage is highly preferred 2+ years of recent Payroll processing experience Basic Excel Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn Team oriented