Accounting Analyst Jobs in Illinois
Accounting Analyst jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in corporate finance, healthcare administration, and manufacturing across industries that anchor the state's economy from entry-level staff roles through senior analyst positions. Chicago is the primary hiring hub, with substantial activity in Schaumburg and Peoria, and major employers like Deloitte, United Airlines, and Advocate Health Care regularly seek accounting analysts for cost analysis, financial reporting, and budgeting work. Illinois's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large regional healthcare systems keeps demand for financial close, variance analysis, and ERP-based reporting skills especially strong. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Job Requisition ID: 58840
Opening Date: September 16, 2026
Closing Date/Time: September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Agency: Illinois Commerce Commission
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $7,195 - $10,485 Monthly ($86,340 - $125,820 Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon County
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC-63, Paygrade 21, Non-Code
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Under general direction, performs reviews of the books and records of public utility companies; analyzes company filings and provides expert witness testimony on accounting issues in docketed cases before the Commission.
Essential Functions
- Reviews and evaluates information complex provided by utilities, performs reviews of the utilities’ books and records in accordance with standard guidelines, develops data requests, identifies issues that need further review and develops adjustments as appropriate.
- Prepares written testimony that set forth opinions and positions on pertinent accounting issues and present proposed adjustments.
- Develops cross-examination questions for staff counsel to ask company and intervenor witnesses.
- Presents expert witness testimony in Commission hearings.
- Assists in the preparation of briefs.
- Performs research of accounting issues and other related matters that affect public utilities.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires bachelor’s degree in accounting. A bachelor’s degree in another field PLUS a minimum of one year of regulatory, public accounting, or auditing experience may substitute for the required degree in accounting.
- Requires a total of two years of regulatory, public accounting, or auditing experience.
- Requires superior oral and written English communication skills.
- Requires extensive knowledge of the personal computer and its related software programs and applications, including, at a minimum Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers an advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field, with coursework in composition, business writing, communication skills, and computer use.
- Prefers a CPA certificate or continuing education to fulfill the requirement for CPA licensure or other accounting-related designations.
- Prefers experience with regulation of, or working for, a regulated public utility.
- Prefers experience that reflects an ability to design a plan to review the financial transactions of a company while working under the pressure of multiple deadlines.
- Prefers experience reading, understanding, and applying laws, rules, regulations, and court opinions.
- Prefers experience preparing written testimony and technical reports.
- Prefers experience presenting complex accounting issues in a manner that is easily understood by non-accountants.
- Prefers experience presenting and defending testimony and/or technical reports in a courtroom or other similar setting.
- Prefers experience related to litigation support, including but not limited to assistance with preparation of legal briefs, cross examination questions, oral arguments, and other modes of trial preparation.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the applicant to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires infrequent travel for participation in meetings, hearings, training, and other associated events.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Location: 527 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Phone #: 217-606-9734
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Job Requisition ID: 58840
Opening Date: September 16, 2026
Closing Date/Time: September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Agency: Illinois Commerce Commission
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $7,195 - $10,485 Monthly ($86,340 - $125,820 Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon County
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC-63, Paygrade 21, Non-Code
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Under general direction, performs reviews of the books and records of public utility companies; analyzes company filings and provides expert witness testimony on accounting issues in docketed cases before the Commission.
Essential Functions
- Reviews and evaluates information complex provided by utilities, performs reviews of the utilities’ books and records in accordance with standard guidelines, develops data requests, identifies issues that need further review and develops adjustments as appropriate.
- Prepares written testimony that set forth opinions and positions on pertinent accounting issues and present proposed adjustments.
- Develops cross-examination questions for staff counsel to ask company and intervenor witnesses.
- Presents expert witness testimony in Commission hearings.
- Assists in the preparation of briefs.
- Performs research of accounting issues and other related matters that affect public utilities.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires bachelor’s degree in accounting. A bachelor’s degree in another field PLUS a minimum of one year of regulatory, public accounting, or auditing experience may substitute for the required degree in accounting.
- Requires a total of two years of regulatory, public accounting, or auditing experience.
- Requires superior oral and written English communication skills.
- Requires extensive knowledge of the personal computer and its related software programs and applications, including, at a minimum Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers an advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field, with coursework in composition, business writing, communication skills, and computer use.
- Prefers a CPA certificate or continuing education to fulfill the requirement for CPA licensure or other accounting-related designations.
- Prefers experience with regulation of, or working for, a regulated public utility.
- Prefers experience that reflects an ability to design a plan to review the financial transactions of a company while working under the pressure of multiple deadlines.
- Prefers experience reading, understanding, and applying laws, rules, regulations, and court opinions.
- Prefers experience preparing written testimony and technical reports.
- Prefers experience presenting complex accounting issues in a manner that is easily understood by non-accountants.
- Prefers experience presenting and defending testimony and/or technical reports in a courtroom or other similar setting.
- Prefers experience related to litigation support, including but not limited to assistance with preparation of legal briefs, cross examination questions, oral arguments, and other modes of trial preparation.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the applicant to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires infrequent travel for participation in meetings, hearings, training, and other associated events.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Location: 527 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Phone #: 217-606-9734
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting analyst jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end financial close
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling
- CPA license or active CPA candidacy preferred by many Illinois employers
- Strong written communication skills for presenting financial findings to leadership
Accounting Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a accounting analyst in Illinois?
The standard path into an accounting analyst role in Illinois begins with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, which most employers treat as a minimum requirement. Illinois does not require a state license to work as an accounting analyst, but pursuing CPA licensure through the Illinois Board of Examiners strengthens candidacy significantly. Candidates who pass sections of the Uniform CPA Exam while still in school are competitive for analyst roles at Illinois's major employers, particularly in Chicago's financial district and healthcare sector.
How much do accounting analysts make in Illinois?
Accounting analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $94,880 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,300 for the lowest 10% to over $132,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire accounting analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring accounting analysts in Illinois right now include Kraft Heinz, DRiV, and KONE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's deep mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional healthcare systems, and large manufacturing companies means accounting analyst openings appear across a wide range of industries throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most accounting analyst jobs?
Chicago, Lisle, and Skokie have the most accounting analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates by volume because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and major healthcare systems, while suburban markets like Schaumburg and Deerfield generate steady demand from technology and pharmaceutical companies that have large back-office operations outside the city.
Are there remote accounting analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields, since accounting analyst work is desk-based and well-suited to remote arrangements. About 67% of accounting analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed finance teams. Financial reporting, variance analysis, and ERP data work are the functions most commonly offered on a fully remote or hybrid basis.
How can I get hired as a accounting analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to staff accountant or accounting associate roles, which Illinois employers commonly use as a pipeline into analyst positions. Large Illinois-based organizations like Advocate Health Care, Caterpillar, and the University of Illinois system run rotational finance programs and new-graduate hiring tracks that give candidates hands-on close and reconciliation experience quickly. Building proficiency in SAP or Oracle through coursework and completing even one section of the CPA exam before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to accounting analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to accounting analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred location, and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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