Operational Bookkeeper

Job Title
:
Operational Bookkeeper (part-time)

Location
:
Chicago, IL (hybrid schedule)

Pay Range
: $26-29/hr

Benefits
:
Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an Operational Bookkeeper with our client located in the Loop. Our client is a leading office serving family members through providing support across investments, tax and accounting, trust and estate planning, reporting, insurance, and philanthropic matters. The Operational Bookkeeper will be brought on a contract basis for a period of 3+ months.

This position is part time, offering roughly 20 hrs/week.

• Maintain accurate general ledger records for multiple family entities, including trusts, LLCs, partnerships, and philanthropic organizations.
• Record and reconcile daily transactions, including bank accounts, investment activity, credit cards, and inter-entity transfers.
• Prepare and post journal entries and ensure proper account classifications.
• Support consolidated reporting across family entities as needed.
• Assist in tracking budgets, cash flow, and expenses.
• Maintain organized records to support tax preparation and filings.
• Coordinate with internal and external tax advisors, accountants, and auditors.
• Support accounting and recordkeeping related to trusts, estates, and charitable entities.
• Track distributions, contributions, grants, and related documentation.
• Assist with tracking insurance premiums, payments, and related documentation.
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial requests from family members and leadership.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience; family office, private wealth, or multi-entity experience preferred.
• Detail oriented and professional.
• Able to interface with various clients via email, phone, zoom.
• Experience with Archway a plus.

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.