Finance And Accounting Jobs in Illinois

Finance And Accounting jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Schaumburg, and Peoria, where employers like Walgreens Boots Alliance, Caterpillar, and the University of Chicago anchor consistent hiring from entry-level staff accountants to senior controllers and CFOs. The state's deep corporate headquarters presence drives strong demand for financial analysts, tax specialists, and managerial accountants year-round. Public accounting, corporate treasury, and internal audit are among the most active specialties, particularly in the Chicago metro. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerRobert Half
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring12
Work type90% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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ACCOUNTING_FINANCE - Sr Analyst, Invoicing
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CJ Logistics America
Des Plaines, Illinois
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$72k - $82k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Director of Finance and Accounting
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Director of Finance and Accounting
LEARN Charter School
Chicago, Illinois
Audit
Business Analysis
Compliance & Risk
$125k - $135k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Part-Time Manager of Finance, Accounting & Business Operations
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Part-Time Manager of Finance, Accounting & Business Operations
The Chicago Reporter of Community Renewal Society
Chicago, Illinois
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
$55k - $70k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration

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Vice President of Finance and Accounting
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Vice President of Finance and Accounting
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Chicago, Illinois
Data Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Master's degree in accounting
501-1,000

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Application Portfolio Owner - Finance and Accounting
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Application Portfolio Owner - Finance and Accounting
Clayco
Chicago, Illinois
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$110k - $140k/yr
ITIL Certification
1,001-5,000

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Finance And Accounting Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
16 jobs
Hoffman Estates
3 jobs
Mettawa
1 job
Hopedale
1 job
Oak Brook
1 job
Naperville
1 job
Northbrook
1 job
Abbott Park
1 job
Des Plaines
1 job

Finance And Accounting Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Robert Half6 open roles
DLC2 open roles
BDO1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in finance and accounting jobs across Illinois.

  • CPA license issued or recognized by the Illinois Board of Examiners required for public accounting roles
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business discipline
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Experience with financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end close processes
  • Strong Excel modeling skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial scenario analysis
  • Familiarity with GAAP standards and internal controls frameworks such as SOX compliance

Finance And Accounting Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a finance and accounting professional in Illinois?

Most finance and accounting roles in Illinois require at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and public accounting positions typically require a CPA license issued through the Illinois Board of Examiners. The CPA path involves passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting Illinois's education and experience requirements. Corporate finance roles often emphasize financial modeling skills and may prefer candidates with an MBA or CFA designation alongside their undergraduate credential.

Which companies hire finance and accountings in Illinois?

Companies currently hiring finance and accountings in Illinois include Robert Half, DLC, and BDO, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional banks, and large healthcare systems means consistent openings across industries rather than demand driven by a single sector.

Which Illinois cities have the most finance and accounting jobs?

Chicago, Hoffman Estates, and Mettawa account for the largest share of finance and accounting openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it hosts the corporate headquarters of major financial institutions, insurance firms, and industrial companies, while Schaumburg and Peoria contribute meaningful hiring volumes through large employers like Motorola Solutions and Caterpillar whose finance functions are based there.

Are there remote finance and accounting jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 95% of finance and accounting openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally desk-based this work is. Roles in financial analysis, tax preparation, accounts payable, and FP&A tend to be the most remote-eligible, while positions requiring in-person audit fieldwork or treasury operations at a specific headquarters location are more likely to remain on-site.

How can I get hired as a finance and accounting professional in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for staff accountant or accounts payable associate roles, which Illinois employers routinely fill with recent graduates. Large Illinois employers like Baxter International and Northern Trust run structured new-graduate rotation programs in finance. Community colleges throughout the Chicagoland area also connect graduates with internship pipelines at regional CPA firms. Pursuing CPA exam eligibility early and gaining exposure to QuickBooks or NetSuite gives candidates a measurable edge over others without direct work history.

Where can I find and apply to finance and accounting jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to finance and accounting jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Search the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your qualifications and location preferences.

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