Accountant Jobs in Plainfield, IL

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

1-15 of 48 Jobs

Senior Accountant - Hybrid up to $110k

  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Looking for a strong senior accountant....

Senior Accountant

  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Monthly Closing: Prepare and enter journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts....

Senior Audit Accountant - Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution

  • Tinley Park, IL (21 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (21 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field. Requires at 1-3 years of accounting related experience....

Staff Accountant

  • North Aurora, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepares, records, and enters journal entries involving cash, AR, inventory, prepaid accruals, and various intercompany transactions in an accurate & timely manner - 50 transactions...

Staff Accountant

  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description: This company is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team with the intent of grooming and training them to eventually take over the firm....

Senior Accountant - Supply Chain

  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago

How You Will Help: Manage the distributions centers accounting with an emphasis in the areas of inventory, standard to actual cost variances, and freight Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation...

Senior Accountant (f/m/d)

  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Qualificationsarrow_right Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance 3+ years of relevant experience with good local GAAP and IFRS Accounting knowledge SAP skills strongly preferred Global experience a...

Cost Accountant

  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 8 days ago

(DSN) is seeking a Cost Accountant Consultant to join our team in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin. This would be full-time remote position but individual must be in one of these 3 states....

Senior Accountant (Non For Profit) - City - mostly remote

  • Carol Stream, IL (24 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (24 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 10 days ago

LHH is currently working on a Senior Accountant search with stable and growing organization This position requires at least 5+ years of accounting experience from non for profit industry Please apply...

Remote Work

Staff Accountant

  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries. Review and approve adjusting journal entries and accruals....

Club Accountant

  • Geneva, IL (21 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Geneva, IL (21 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Minimum 3 years bookkeeping experience with AP, AR, Payroll and journal entries. Experience with upkeep of member files and cash balancing preferred....

Accountant

  • North Aurora, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago

degree in accounting or business administration requiredMinimum 5 years of related accounting experienceStrong understanding of accounting principles and proceduresProficient in excel and accounting...

Senior Accountant (Government Audit)

  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Position Summary Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Accountant will : What will you do in this role?...

Senior Accountant - Outsourced Accounting Services

  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Assist in estimating and managing work assignments of accountants to meet client needs and budget constraints. Assist in the development of best practices....

Remote Work

AVP, Accountants Professional Liability

  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities This is a new role created for the initial purpose of establishing an Accountants Professional Liability (APL) unit within the Professional Liability business segment to expand our...

Demographic Data for Plainfield, IL

Moving to Plainfield, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Plainfield, IL below.


Local
National
99,812
1,941
Medium/Lg

Accountant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireAccounting curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Ethics for Accountants
Learn all tools & rules of business ethics, get a certificate at the end of the course, boost your CV & keep your boss happy with impressive work. Free accounting course included.This is a...
Accounting for Non-Accountants
Accounting is considered one of the most important new sciences, covering the need of all types of corporations, companies, governments and individualsWith the goal of enabling learners of the...
ERPGulf training for accountants.
You will learn how to use an ERP system in a company for Accounting, sales, Purchase, HR, Payroll, Asset, HelpdeskThis course will prepare an accountant/auditor/business-owner to use ERPGulf and...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Accountant Jobs in Plainfield, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Accountant positions.



Highest Education Level

Accountants in Plainfield, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Accountant Related Career Advice Articles

Young accountant enjoying the accounting career she has chosen.
5 Trending Accounting Careers and Specialties

Check out these five accounting career paths and decide whether you'd like to work as a tax accountant, auditor, budget analyst, forensic accountant, or cost accountant.

Read article »
accountant walking through her office and thinking about her career
5 Potential Accountant Career Paths

When mapping out your accountant career path and assessing your accounting skills, there are many types of accounting jobs to consider. Learn more.

Read article »
Accountant posing at desk surrounded by work materials
4 Elements Every Accounting Resume Needs

For professionals in the accounting field, there are a number of tactics to employ that will ensure your document highlights your achievements for maximum impact and presents your credentials effectively.

Read article »