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Position Summary
Guggenheim Investments is seeking an exceptional candidate to join its Investment Accounting team as Associate in the Investment Operations department. This person will participate in analyzing security-level accounting information for client portfolio; maintaining GAAP and Statutory balance sheet values used in internal portfolio management decision-making process; ensuring accuracy of assets under management and performance values for internal reporting; and resolving cash and position reconciliation exceptions.The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, innovative, and enthusiastic to learn; have ability to take ownership of processes and manage time efficiently; possess analytical and problem-solving skills.
This role is located in our Chicago office.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze GAAP and Statutory investment accounting positions for all client portfolios,
- Review changes in expected cash flows and analyze impact to book values and yields,
- Review accuracy of book yields based on contractual terms and cash flows,
- Analyze impact of corporate actions, transfers and other complex transactions on book yields and income,
- Prepare analysis of asset recoverability and impairment accounting,
- Execute checks and controls to ensure accuracy of transactional and positional data in accounting system for performance returns calculation,
- Identify risks and communicate to reviewers,
- Book partnership investment activity, P&L, and valuation via PCAP statements,
- Reconcile gross asset value of client portfolios to client accounting service values, work with clients’ accounting services to clear reconciliation exceptions,
- Review monthly income earned on bank loan assets and process required modifying transactions in accounting system,
- Actively participate and contribute to initiatives that generate greater accuracy in accounting information and process efficiencies; meaningfully assist with ad hoc requests and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
- 2+ years’ accounting experience in financial services, specifically back-office investment operations and/or fund accounting.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (familiar with complex formulas for large datasets), and SQL.
- Team-oriented individual with ability to collaborate with a diverse group.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently holding or pursuing CPA (preferrable) or CFA.
- Comprehensive knowledge about fixed income, loans, limited partnerships, and equity securities.
- Experience with Aladdin by BlackRock solutions and/or Wall Street Office or a similar investment system.
- GAAP and/or Statutory accounting for insurance company investments.
We are not seeking agency assistance with this role.
We are unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.
The benefits offered for this position:
- 401k with matching contribution
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs
- Paid leave
- Learning and development opportunities
- Family and caregiving support
- Employee assistance program
Salary Range
Annual base salary between
$110,000.00-$115,000.00The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.
About Guggenheim Investments
We focus relentlessly on delivering results through innovative solutions. We relish opportunities to solve complex problems through exhaustive approaches. As we conduct our business every day, every member of Guggenheim is expected to uphold our uncompromising standards for integrity and excellence and to be personally accountable for their actions and business results.
Our principles entail engaging highly talented people, challenging them to think creatively, and encouraging them to achieve extraordinarily high standards in their fields of expertise. To succeed at Guggenheim, candidates should be a strong fit with our business principles, culture, and value system. We encourage you to review Our Firm page to learn more about how we seek to create value through our diversified businesses. Visit the link below to review our current openings and job descriptions and to apply today.
We offer compelling opportunities for self-starters who take great pride in the quality of their work and seek to exceed expectations. We are looking for people who take ownership, adhere to the highest standards, and think creatively to realize opportunities.
Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimInvestments.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.
Position Summary
Guggenheim Investments is seeking an exceptional candidate to join its Investment Accounting team as Associate in the Investment Operations department. This person will participate in analyzing security-level accounting information for client portfolio; maintaining GAAP and Statutory balance sheet values used in internal portfolio management decision-making process; ensuring accuracy of assets under management and performance values for internal reporting; and resolving cash and position reconciliation exceptions.The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, innovative, and enthusiastic to learn; have ability to take ownership of processes and manage time efficiently; possess analytical and problem-solving skills.
This role is located in our Chicago office.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze GAAP and Statutory investment accounting positions for all client portfolios,
- Review changes in expected cash flows and analyze impact to book values and yields,
- Review accuracy of book yields based on contractual terms and cash flows,
- Analyze impact of corporate actions, transfers and other complex transactions on book yields and income,
- Prepare analysis of asset recoverability and impairment accounting,
- Execute checks and controls to ensure accuracy of transactional and positional data in accounting system for performance returns calculation,
- Identify risks and communicate to reviewers,
- Book partnership investment activity, P&L, and valuation via PCAP statements,
- Reconcile gross asset value of client portfolios to client accounting service values, work with clients’ accounting services to clear reconciliation exceptions,
- Review monthly income earned on bank loan assets and process required modifying transactions in accounting system,
- Actively participate and contribute to initiatives that generate greater accuracy in accounting information and process efficiencies; meaningfully assist with ad hoc requests and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
- 2+ years’ accounting experience in financial services, specifically back-office investment operations and/or fund accounting.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (familiar with complex formulas for large datasets), and SQL.
- Team-oriented individual with ability to collaborate with a diverse group.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Currently holding or pursuing CPA (preferrable) or CFA.
- Comprehensive knowledge about fixed income, loans, limited partnerships, and equity securities.
- Experience with Aladdin by BlackRock solutions and/or Wall Street Office or a similar investment system.
- GAAP and/or Statutory accounting for insurance company investments.
We are not seeking agency assistance with this role.
We are unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.
The benefits offered for this position:
- 401k with matching contribution
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs
- Paid leave
- Learning and development opportunities
- Family and caregiving support
- Employee assistance program
Salary Range
Annual base salary between
$110,000.00-$115,000.00The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.
About Guggenheim Investments
We focus relentlessly on delivering results through innovative solutions. We relish opportunities to solve complex problems through exhaustive approaches. As we conduct our business every day, every member of Guggenheim is expected to uphold our uncompromising standards for integrity and excellence and to be personally accountable for their actions and business results.
Our principles entail engaging highly talented people, challenging them to think creatively, and encouraging them to achieve extraordinarily high standards in their fields of expertise. To succeed at Guggenheim, candidates should be a strong fit with our business principles, culture, and value system. We encourage you to review Our Firm page to learn more about how we seek to create value through our diversified businesses. Visit the link below to review our current openings and job descriptions and to apply today.
We offer compelling opportunities for self-starters who take great pride in the quality of their work and seek to exceed expectations. We are looking for people who take ownership, adhere to the highest standards, and think creatively to realize opportunities.
Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimInvestments.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.
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Accountant Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a accountant job in Chicago?
Focus your search on the Loop and River North, where the highest concentration of accounting roles sits inside corporate headquarters, regional bank offices, and Big Four and mid-market public accounting firms. Chicago's large healthcare systems, insurance carriers, and manufacturing companies also hire heavily. Candidates with CPA credentials or progress toward them move faster through screening, and familiarity with Illinois sales tax and multistate compliance adds a real edge here.
Which companies hire accountants in Chicago?
Chicago accountant roles are posted by Google, Health Care Service Corporation, and MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The city's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, large regional public accounting firms, financial exchanges, and major hospital networks means demand comes from a wide range of employer types across the metro.
Are there remote accountant jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role: corporate general ledger, financial reporting, and FP&A positions have moved remote or hybrid more readily than tax compliance or audit roles tied to physical records and on-site client work. About 72% of accountant openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in industry accounting roles at large corporations headquartered downtown.
How can I get a accountant job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is landing a staff accountant or accounts payable role at a mid-size company in the suburbs or a regional firm in the Loop that actively recruits from DePaul, Loyola, Illinois, or UIC. Chicago's large hospitality, logistics, and healthcare sectors also hire entry-level bookkeepers and junior accountants who transition upward. Internship experience with any Chicago-area employer, even a small one, consistently outweighs GPA alone in local screening.
Which industries hire the most accountants in Chicago?
Chicago accountant roles concentrate in Marketing & Advertising and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's status as a hub for derivatives trading, insurance underwriting, and global logistics means these industries generate unusually high and consistent demand for accounting talent compared to most other U.S. metros.
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