Financial Accountant Jobs in Illinois
Financial Accountant jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand from entry-level staff accountants through senior financial reporting roles concentrated in corporate finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most competitive hiring metros in the Midwest, with Naperville and Peoria adding steady volume outside the city. Companies like Caterpillar, United Airlines, and Northwestern Medicine maintain ongoing financial accountant hiring across the state. The most in-demand specialties are general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and cost accounting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and performs monthly financial close in accordance with GAAP and accrual accounting
- Reviews income statements and balance sheets ensuring accuracy and completeness with ability to investigate and explain variances
- Manages cash activity including bank reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and bond operating transfers
- Oversees reserves and reserve reimbursement requests with clear understanding of reserve structures
- Supports annual audits, quarterly audit requests, SOX testing (as applicable), and lender/owner inquiries
- Ensures compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual reporting requirements
- Oversees financial operations, fund requests, and compliance reporting for communities in the preopening phase
- Assists with acquisition onboarding, including review of previous financials, creation of initial budgets, coordination of utility transfers, and setup of new vendors
- Supports new site onboarding with financial education and training
- Develops and manages annual operating budgets using Solver
- Prepares budget-to-actual analyses, cost reports and financial compliance reports as required
- Participates in ownership calls, budget presentations, and financial discussions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Demonstrates analytical skills with comprehension and application of GAAP
- Detail oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience with senior housing preferred
- Experience with Solver, Intacct, or Yardi hosted property management software and other applications preferred
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Employer-subsidized gym membership & wellness program
- EAP & Maven family planning program
- 401(k) with biweekly employer match
- Outside-In Employee Referral Program
- Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off
- Self-service payroll & tools (PayCom)
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and performs monthly financial close in accordance with GAAP and accrual accounting
- Reviews income statements and balance sheets ensuring accuracy and completeness with ability to investigate and explain variances
- Manages cash activity including bank reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and bond operating transfers
- Oversees reserves and reserve reimbursement requests with clear understanding of reserve structures
- Supports annual audits, quarterly audit requests, SOX testing (as applicable), and lender/owner inquiries
- Ensures compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual reporting requirements
- Oversees financial operations, fund requests, and compliance reporting for communities in the preopening phase
- Assists with acquisition onboarding, including review of previous financials, creation of initial budgets, coordination of utility transfers, and setup of new vendors
- Supports new site onboarding with financial education and training
- Develops and manages annual operating budgets using Solver
- Prepares budget-to-actual analyses, cost reports and financial compliance reports as required
- Participates in ownership calls, budget presentations, and financial discussions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Demonstrates analytical skills with comprehension and application of GAAP
- Detail oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience with senior housing preferred
- Experience with Solver, Intacct, or Yardi hosted property management software and other applications preferred
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Employer-subsidized gym membership & wellness program
- EAP & Maven family planning program
- 401(k) with biweekly employer match
- Outside-In Employee Referral Program
- Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off
- Self-service payroll & tools (PayCom)
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Financial Accountant Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Accounting & Auditing
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial accountant jobs across Illinois.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business field
- Demonstrated proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards
- Strong skills in Excel including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling
- Experience with month-end close processes, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Financial Accountant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a financial accountant in Illinois?
Most financial accountant roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and many employers expect candidates to hold or be actively pursuing a CPA license. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation oversees CPA licensure, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting Illinois education and experience requirements. Candidates without a CPA can enter the field as staff accountants or accounting associates, then pursue licensure while working.
How much do financial accountants make in Illinois?
Financial accountants in Illinois earn a median of about $80,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,510 for the lowest 10% to over $131,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire financial accountants in Illinois?
Employers hiring financial accountants in Illinois right now include Fehr Graham, Gardant, and Golub Capital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters in the Chicago metro, large healthcare systems, and major manufacturers in central and western Illinois means hiring is spread across a wide range of industries and company sizes.
Which Illinois cities have the most financial accountant jobs?
Chicago, Kankakee, and Springfield have the most financial accountant openings in Illinois. Chicago leads by a wide margin because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and large healthcare systems, while Naperville and other suburban Chicago markets draw openings from major companies that have relocated or expanded operations outside the city proper.
Are there remote financial accountant jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Financial accounting is largely desk-based and data-driven, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 83% of financial accountant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Tasks like financial reporting, month-end close, and reconciliations are the most commonly performed remotely, while roles with heavy cross-departmental coordination tend to require at least some in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a financial accountant in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for staff accountant or accounting associate roles, which are the standard junior titles at large Illinois employers like Advocate Health, Caterpillar, and major Chicago-area banks. Many Illinois companies also recruit new graduates directly from accounting programs at University of Illinois, DePaul, and Loyola Chicago. Pursuing or registering for the CPA exam early signals commitment and gives you a clear edge over candidates without any credential progress.
Where can I find and apply to financial accountant jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to financial accountant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that match your experience and location preferences and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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