Responsible for following established guidelines and identifying and resolving problems. Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/ experts. Beginning to develop a basic understanding of the business function. Likely to be accountable for regular reporting or process administration. May direct day-to-day work of junior level employees (but not a formal management role). Likely to be of graduate caliber, studying for relevant professional qualification or accreditation.
The job consists of striking net asset values for mutual funds. The employee will also be striking daily yields for money market funds. Reconciliation of data is required throughout the day. 1. Responsible for following established guidelines and identifying and resolving problems. 2. Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/ experts. 3. May direct day-to-day work of junior level employees (but not a formal management role). 4. Works effectively as a team member but also independently 5. Knowledgeable of the core aspects of the job 6. Working towards becoming proficient in all areas of the job 7. Running and creating formal reports
For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 18,500 employees globally. We serve the world’s most-sophisticated clients – from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most-successful hedge funds and corporate brands.
We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater.
As of March 31,2019, Northern Trust Corporation had:
$10.9 trillion in assets under custody/administration $8.2 trillion in assets under custody $1.2 trillion in assets under management $122 billion in banking assets
The successful candidate will benefit from having:
Knowledge/Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills are required In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required Highly flexible and adaptable to change Technical skills / systems knowledge is required Experience Required Bachelors degree. Preferred finance and/or accounting experience. Excel knowledge is a huge plus. This role may be entry level position with opportunity to develop professionally.
Our CFM Finance Analyst collaborates with project managers and delivery leads to provide finance support for a regional business unit(s). This entry level, non-travel position serves as a hands-on member of an in-country finance team, focused on supporting the Delivery organization in the EAC reviews and all the Order To Cash Processes, such as Opening and Closing projects, invoicing, and collections.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The CFM Analyst is responsible for assisting in a variety of areas focused on partnering with Delivery to ensure that all projects are invoiced correctly and on-time.
Specific scope of work will include:Collaborating with the CFM Lead and the Service Center team to confirm all Customer invoices get paid on time Supporting Delivery and/or Business Development Team with invoice questions/concerns Partnering with Delivery organization and with the CFM lead to ensure compliance with policies and internal controls, including but not limited to contract checklists and revenue recognition policies Supporting the CFM lead in preparing the ATMs (Accounting Treatment Memos) for direct projects Teaming with Project Managers to monitor engagement profitability Coordinating with CFM lead to develop and prepare engagement-specific financial reports for client management Providing guidance to Project Managers with respect to financial reporting concepts, key financial metrics, etc. Supporting the CFM lead to provide appropriate engagement-specific financial data for regional budgets and forecasts Collaborating with an offshore team to post invoices Completing detailed monthly close activities for projects in scope SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Years of Experience:0 to 2 years experience in finance/accounting position EducationBachelors degree in finance, business administration or accounting Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better Other Skills/ExperienceDetailed oriented, hands-on team member ready to be part of the regional finance team Highly organized with excellent analytical skills Self-starter with a curiosity to learn new processes Ability to manage independent work effort Confidence to engage with contract executives regarding financial reporting and accounting matters Excellent communication skills including fluency in English Working knowledge of Excel and good knowledge of MS Windows based software packages: Word, Outlook, etc. Knowledge of consulting companies is highly desirable Working knowledge of SAP Financials is highly desirable Working knowledge of US GAAP highly desirable
Position Overview Business Valuation Analyst: 0-3 years experience Senior Business Valuation Analyst: 3-5 years experience Business Valuation Analysts works as part of a team of select individuals on valuation and litigation projects for clients in a variety of industries. Business Valuation Analysts experience immediate client contact and exposure to a variety of businesses with team members. As part of the team, you will deliver premium quality work products with a high level of service that supports our reputation as a top-tier valuation service provider. Day-to-day work will give you an inside view of a variety of businesses. You will have the opportunity to meet business owners and executives, and you will gain insight into a broad range of industries. For the right person, this is a rare opportunity to be part of a leading firm in a dynamic field. You will join an ambitious team and have an integral role in building a leading institution and executing our long-term growth strategy. We offer competitive base compensation and a generous benefits package, including comprehensive health, dental, and flexible spending plans, company-paid life and disability plans, 401k match, a generous vacation policy, and paid maternity and paternity leave. Primary Responsibilities Financial statement analysis Discounted cash flow analysis Comparable company analysis Damage analyses Industry research Economic research Writing valuation reports Attending and actively participating in client meetings Contribute to internal projects and team functions Skills Required Degree in Finance or Accounting Minimum 3.2 GPA Financial modeling experience in Excel Effective and professional, communication skills – verbal, written, and listening Strong attention to detail Proactive work ethic Experience with and desire to work in teams Intellectual curiosity Positive and enthusiastic attitude Professional presence Prior business valuation experience not required; related finance, accounting, or business experience a plus Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Up to 30% travel required (primarily in January – April) About Adamy Valuation Adamy Valuation’s team of experts provides business valuation and litigation support services. We serve business owners, executives, attorneys, fiduciaries and other clients with independent expert analysis and opinions that stand up to third-party scrutiny. Our work is relied on for ESOPs, tax reporting, financial reporting, charitable giving, divorce, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, corporate planning, and a variety of other situations. With offices in Grand Rapids, Traverse City, and Chicago, we serve clients in the Midwest and across the nation. Our strengths are in the following areas: ESOPs – Complex transaction opinions and annual stock valuations Financial Reporting – Fair value for purchase price allocations, impairment testing, derivatives, and other purposes under US GAAP, Canadian GAAP, and IFRS Succession Planning and Tax-Related Valuation – Gifting, estate planning, S-Corporation conversion, charitable giving, and other tax situations Merger/Acquisition – Transaction advisory, fairness opinions, and corporate planning Expert Witness – Divorce, shareholder disputes, and damages for commercial litigation Adamy Valuation’s national reputation was built on staying ahead of the curve. Offering the best to our clients means investing in our business and our professionals. We invest in technology, training, and education to make sure that we are always setting the pace in our field. We are honored that our clients trust us during some of the most important decisions they will make in their lives, and we take that trust very seriously. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $50,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year Education: Bachelor’s (Required) Work authorization: United States (Required) Required travel: 25% (Required) Additional Compensation: Bonuses Work Location: One location Benefits: Health insurance Dental insurance Retirement plan Paid time off Parental leave Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Schedule: Monday to Friday
ADT Security Services, Inc. is the world’s largest electronic security and alarm monitoring provider to residential, commercial, industrial and governmental customers since 1874. Security Solutions ADT, Inc. Chicago’s largest and premier ADT dealer is proud to represent ADT. The #1 product and service in the industry, stable and growing industry. THIS IS A GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY! WE WILL TEACH YOU OUR DECADES PROVEN MARKETING AND SALES METHODOLOGY! Job description: Security Solutions Inc is currently looking for sales consultants to market, prospect, design life safety systems, and provide in-home professional presentations. Our residential consultants enjoy a highly entrepreneurial, high paced culture based upon teamwork and their individual efforts. Job responsibilities: -Prospecting -Sell life safety systems -Identify prospects utilizing creative lead-generating techniques -Market yourself and our product -Generate referrals -Good customer care -Post-installation follow-up -Process work order and contracts -Provide a professional presentation Qualifications: -Excellent communication skills -Ability to work a full-time, flexible schedule -Ambitious, results-orientated individual -Pass a criminal background check -Valid Drivers license and good driving record -Highly ethical -Great work ethic -Positive attitude and personality -Enjoy working with customers -Prefer some college but will train the right person -Mature -90-day probationary period Compensation & Benefits: -Average first-year income between $40,000-$70,000.00 -After the first year: $100,000 plus -Professional Training and support -Bonus opportunity -Training incentive -Professional office space -Marketing support Job Type: Full-time
Kava Restaurants LLC is a licensed franchisee of Tim Hortons. We currently own 75 restaurants in Midwest area and looking to expand. We are a “people first” organization looking for great employees to help us provide exceptional level of service and hospitality to our guests and employees alike. We currently have an opening for an Entry Level individual to join our Finance team in our downtown Chicago corporate office. We are seeking a team player in this role who has a high sense of motivation and personal accountability. This Finance resource will provide support to the finance team with initiatives across the Kava Restaurants portfolio including accounts payable processing, data entry, analysis, and other finance related responsibilities. Responsibilities include: Process, analyze and input invoices into accounting system. Optimize invoice processing procedures. Coordinate invoice approval processes with individual store managers. Prepare checks and financial reports. Manage communications with vendors. Seek savings and optimizations throughout Kava’s vendor network. Core Competencies: Highly motivated and able to work effectively with the team. Strong attention to detail and possess solid organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and establish priorities. A strong sense of passion, commitment and flexibility. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to seek out information and resolve issues. Requirements: Bachelor Degree (preferably in in Accounting or Finance, but not required). Knowledge and Experience with Excel. Proficient computer skills. Knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures preferred but not required. Highlights of benefits: Career advancement opportunities Paid Vacation Medical Insurance Dental insurance Vision Insurance Close proximity to multiple public transportation lines. Job Type: Full-time Experience: Accounts Payable: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: One location
Are you highly motivated to succeed? Are you competitive and results driven! Do you enjoy talking with people on the phone and building rapport? If so, this may be the opportunity to start (or continue) your career in the fast paced world of mortgage! Summit Funding is now recruiting for a Loan Partner I to work in our busy downtown Chicago office.
This is an entry level position that will require working full time hours, Monday through Friday in our downtown Chicago branch. Parking is not provided so public transportation is highly encouraged. Please check our address and ensure you are comfortable with the commute – 900 N Franklin Street, Chicago.
Who we are: Summit Funding is a privately owned mid-sized mortgage company that has been in business for over 20 years. We are not the biggest, but we strive to be the best! We are proud to assist in making the dream of home ownership a reality!
What we have available: An entry level opportunity for an outgoing, organized, aspiring professional who is interested in starting a career in the world of mortgage and finance and loves talking on the phone.
What you would be doing: Providing scheduling and calendar assistance to our busy Loan Officers and Branch Manager through calling leads and scheduling appointments with potential borrowers. Key responsibilities include: Taking and making a high volume of inbound and outbound calls to potential borrowers to schedule appointments for them to meet with the Loan Officer Starting the process of taking a loan application and collecting required information from the potential borrower Preparing potential borrowers for what to bring and expect in preparation for their meeting with the Loan Officer Representing and being the “face” of the Loan Officer’s Team in a professional, outgoing and upbeat manner. Assisting the Loan Officer with putting together the Loan Application and completed file so the borrower can get their loan closed and purchase their home!
What we need from you: High school diploma or equivalent Ability to work Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week in our professional office Professional verbal and written communication skills World class customer service skills and a positive attitude Excellent organization, attention to detail and time management skills Super high energy and the ability to multitask in a fast paced, ever changing environment Ability to meet deadlines and hold your Team Members accountable Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team Experience working with a high volume of calls and/or appointment scheduling is a plus Stable work history a must MS Office skills
What we offer you: Opportunity to start a career in a competitive, fast paced growing industry where you can make a difference in people’s lives Opportunity to earn a competitive compensation including possible bonuses based on performance Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K plus match, 10 paid holidays, paid time off and more Fun team atmosphere, professional development and more
Research Associate – Recruiting Firm, Entry Level Full-Time Ellevate Executive Search is a contingency executive search firm that focuses on one of the hottest fields in the US economy –healthcare technology. Our focus is finding sales candidates who sell software, products or services into the healthcare space. Many of our clients are startups but we have some larger clients as well. We help our clients grow by recruiting and placing sales people for them who sell our clients’ solutions into hospitals, insurance plans or other markets within healthcare. We are growing and looking for a full-time ResearchAssociate to join our Glenview, IL office. Responsibilities: Source qualified resumes/profiles of candidates for specific job orders Conduct intensive keyword searches using Boolean search methods as well as keyword searches on LinkedIn Conduct research using various search engines/websites to figure out 1) competitors of our clients OR 2) companies that sell different products but into the same end users Create lists of target companies to recruit from for each specific job order Research and create list of various keywords that will be helpful with each search Keep updated on healthcare IT industry and maintain/update list of potential companies to target as new clients Schedule and coordinate phone and face-to-face interviews for managing partner and clients Help with marketing efforts – newsletter, trade shows Check candidates’ references If able and willing, the research associate could eventually: Screen candidates via phone Write bios on screened candidates Submit candidates to clients Manage client relationships Requirements: College degree and some work experience—either full-time or internships Strong research skills Natural curiosity/desire to learn Ability to multi-task Sense of urgency Strong work ethic High integrity Ability to work in Glenview office. Very flexible on start/end time but being present in the office is a requirement astherecruitment associate will work very closelywith managing partneron searches.Communication will be keywhile jugglingmultiple searches andconstantly reprioritizing tasks. What Ellevate has to offer: Base salary plus commission (commission “pool” means that everyone in the office earns money every time a candidate is placed) No BS; no red tape Flexible work hours Healthcare expense reimbursement (5k for individual; 10k for family) Unlimited vacation Ability to get in at the ground level with a growing firm Unlimited earnings potential Career advancement as company grows with potential to become a full cycle recruiter
Commercial Real Estate Associate – Entry Level – TEMPORARY POSITION
We are seeking individuals that can work up to 40 or more hours per week. We anticipate this position for three or more months depending upon client needs, skill and ability. This is the perfect opportunity for an entry level college graduate with an interest in pursuing a career within the commercial real estate field. Coursework in commercial real estate and or completed studies in a commercial real estate program is strongly desired. If you are looking to gain experience in the commercial real estate industry and to become a member of a real estate consulting services team at a large Loop-located accounting firm, this could be the ideal opportunity.
Essential Responsibilities Abstract leases and amendments in client database Analyze and perform rent reconciliations, true-ups and proration calculations Identify lease package deficiencies Daily client communication Update and maintain detailed internal tracking system Prepare landlord letters Verify client database information Basic Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in finance or a business related discipline Excellent detail and organizational skills Strong software skills and prior experience working with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel Prior business office experience A career interest in the commercial real estate field Preferred Qualifications: A positive and team oriented approach Self-initiative A strong work ethic
You want your next step to be the right one. You’ve worked hard to get where you are today. And now you’re ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you’ll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.
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A manufacturing company located in the Northwest Suburbs is looking for a Jr. Cost Accountant to join the team. This is a full time position. Primary job duties & responsibilities: Work with colleagues in estimating, engineering and accounting departments to assist the quoting process. Prompt, accurate execution of work through all phases of the quoting process. Organize proposals, engineering data, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and equipment requirements. Utilize advanced Excel skills to establish pricing on customer specific cost breakdown forms. Work on multiple opportunities simultaneously. Organize and control documents according to internal procedures. Contribute to team success by accomplishing related goals. Competencies(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the job successfully.) Experience/Training – Cost accounting experience required. Experience with cost accounting and/or estimating in a manufacturing environment preferred. Associate’s degree in business administration required. Bachelor’s preferred Language Skills – Must have good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Computer Skills – Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced knowledge of Excel is required, including using vlookup functions and tables. Job Type: Full-time Experience: Cost Accounting: 2 years (Preferred) Education: Associate (Required) Work Location: One location Schedule: Monday to Friday
Karel-Gordon & Associates is a well-established actuarial, consulting and retirement plan administration firm located in Northbrook, IL. We are highly reputable and have been in business for over 40 years. As we continue our steady growth we are looking for the right people to join our team. The positions we are looking to fill are those of entry level and/or experienced Plan Administrator. For the entry level position, the right candidate will be trained to perform the more complex duties required to be successful and advance within the organization. We have a collaborative, friendly working environment, offer a competitive salary, and provide a valuable benefits package. Ideal New Team Members have: Strong organizational, analytical and detail-oriented skills Desire to learn and grow within a firm Interest and/or passion for reconciling numbers Degree in Finance, Mathematics, or Accounting Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines on various, different tasks and projects Ability to compose professional emails and communicate professionally and respectfully on the phone Ability to work within stringent deadlines that sometimes require extra hours during our busy season Ability to ask pertinent/relevant questions to clarify and advance understanding on complex topics Ability to work independently and collaboratively Ability to handle duties with confidentiality and extreme professionalism Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook If you have the attributes above, we look forward to having you join us, so we can train you to manage the following aspects of defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans: Reconciliation of simple trust accounts Preparation of financial statements and tax filing forms Execution of participant distributions Retirement plan valuation and compliance testing work Please email a cover letter, resume and references. Please include the reference IN5. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $40,000.00 to $75,000.00 /year Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred) Additional Compensation: Bonuses Work Location: One location Benefits: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Paid time off