Bookkeeper

Brilliant®; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial service provider in Chicago seeks an experienced Operational Bookkeeper to maintain accurate general ledger records and support tax preparation. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of relevant bookkeeping experience, be detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively with clients. This contract role lasts for 3+ months and involves tasks like transaction reconciliation and coordination with tax advisors. Join a firm that values equal opportunity and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience; family office, private wealth, or multi-entity experience preferred.
• Able to interface with various clients via email, phone, zoom.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger records for multiple family entities.
• Record and reconcile daily transactions, including bank accounts and investment activity.
• Prepare and post journal entries and ensure proper account classifications.
• Support consolidated reporting across family entities.
• Assist in tracking budgets, cash flow, and expenses.
• Maintain organized records to support tax preparation and filings.
• Coordinate with internal and external tax advisors, accountants, and auditors.
• Support accounting and recordkeeping related to trusts, estates, and charitable entities.
• Track distributions, contributions, grants, and related documentation.
• Assist with tracking insurance premiums, payments, and related documentation.

Skills

Detail oriented

Professional communication

Experience with Archway

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an Operational Bookkeeper with our client located in the Loop. Our client is a leading office serving family members through providing support across investments, tax and accounting, trust and estate planning, reporting, insurance, and philanthropic matters. The Operational Bookkeeper will be brought on a contract basis for a period of 3+ months.

• Maintain accurate general ledger records for multiple family entities, including trusts, LLCs, partnerships, and philanthropic organizations.
• Record and reconcile daily transactions, including bank accounts, investment activity, credit cards, and inter-entity transfers.
• Prepare and post journal entries and ensure proper account classifications.
• Support consolidated reporting across family entities as needed.
• Assist in tracking budgets, cash flow, and expenses.
• Maintain organized records to support tax preparation and filings.
• Coordinate with internal and external tax advisors, accountants, and auditors.
• Support accounting and recordkeeping related to trusts, estates, and charitable entities.
• Track distributions, contributions, grants, and related documentation.
• Assist with tracking insurance premiums, payments, and related documentation.
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial requests from family members and leadership.

Operational Bookkeeper Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience; family office, private wealth, or multi-entity experience preferred.
• Detail oriented and professional
• Able to interface with various clients via email, phone, zoom
• Experience with Archway a plus

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.