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Outsource Accounting Senior Consultant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Socket.dev
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32.79 - 50 USD Hourly USD 32.79 50.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Role Overview

You will provide interim staffing and resourcing solutions to clients. Based on client requirements, work may be performed on-site or remotely. Your work will include, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities
  • Create or maintain records of financial transactions for client, using various accounting systems.
  • Involvement with daily accounting activities including recording of transactions; reconciliation of sub‑ledger account balances, and financial reporting.
  • Verify, allocate, and post details of business transactions to accounting system.
  • Complete month‑end accounting close procedures.
  • Provide support for audits by external entities, preparing supporting schedules, gathering information and providing analysis as requested.
  • Preparation of ad‑hoc reports, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business.
  • Perform payroll and payroll tax‑related returns.
  • Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.
  • Verify contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepare reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred;
    Associate's degree in Accounting is required.
  • CPA or CMA is preferred but not required.
  • Public Accounting experience is preferred but not required.
  • 3+ years of full‑charge bookkeeper/staff accountant experience, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and work paper preparation experience.
  • Financial statement preparation and analysis.
  • Experience with Quick Books, Sage, and/or Creative Solutions accounting software.
  • CCH® Pro System fx® Fixed Assets preferred.
  • Frequent regional travel is required.

This is a non‑exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40‑hour work week.

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Eligible staff can also take advantage of Flexible Time Off, various pre‑determined holidays, 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement. A pension plan is available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.

A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Contingent staff positions may elect health insurance and limited paid sick time.

Compensation

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in CO, IL, OH, and MA: $32.79 – $50.00 per hour. Compensation decisions consider responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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