Bookkeeper Jobs in River Forest, IL

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Bookkeeper

  • Lake County Regional Office of Education
  • Vernon Hills, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Attachment(s): Job Posting District Bookkeeper 2025-26.pdf...

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Assistant Grant & Contract Financial Administrator

  • Northwestern University
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Records journal entries and creates reports. Performs financial account reconciliations, statement analysis, and transaction research....

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Financial Administrator

  • Northwestern University
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Analysis, Statements & Reporting: Records journal entries and creates reports. Performs financial account reconciliations, statement analysis, and transaction research....

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Bookkeeper - Franchise Location

  • H&R Block
  • Willowbrook, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 5 days ago

A Typical Day: Joining H&R Block* as an experienced Bookkeeper, youll deliver exceptional bookkeeping, payroll and customer service....

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General Ledger Accountant

  • ManpowerGroup
  • Hinsdale, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Solid understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, and core accounting principles. Familiarity with audit preparation and SOX compliance is a plus....

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Bookkeeper/Grant Assistant

  • DuPage County ROE
  • Wheaton, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/ Bookkeeper Date Posted: 12/2/2025 Location: DuPage Regional Office of Education Date Available: January 2026 District:   DuPage County ROE    Bookkeeper...

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Vice President/ Senior Vice President, Equipment Finance Officer

  • Keybank National Association
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Location: 227 West Monroe Street, Chicago Illinois Preference given to candidates who reside in Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin or within reasonable travel distance to Chicago* Job Summary...

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Bookkeeper

  • Win You d/b/a Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 27 days ago

at Win You d/b/a Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information; Check...

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Assistant Grant & Contract Financial Administrator (Hybrid)

  • Northwestern University
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Records journal entries and creates reports. Performs financial account reconciliations, statement analysis, and transaction research....

Hybrid Part Time

Temporary Bookkeeper - St. Cletus - La Grange - Vic. V

  • Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of Catholic Schools
  • La Grange, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • La Grange, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

The Parish Bookkeeper supports and promotes the Pastor's initiatives and decisions regarding the mission and operation of the Parish....

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Part-Time Bookkeeper

  • Insight Global
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

This role focuses on managing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks using QuickBooks Online, including categorizing transactions, posting journal entries, and recording payroll....

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Branch Coordinator - Floorcovering Bookeeper

  • Sherwin Williams
  • Bensenville, IL (7 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bensenville, IL (7 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

This position works closely with wholesale customers to determine their floorcovering needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions. Branch...

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Block Advisors Bookkeeper

  • H&R Block
  • Aurora, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Aurora, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Our Company: An Acquisition Bookkeeper is responsible for recording and reporting financial information related to an H&R Block client's business activity....

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Bookkeeper- Orion Prospect

  • Greystar Real Estate Partners
  • Mount Prospect, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Bookkeeper is responsible for the financial operations of tenant accounts and vendor payments, and completes general clerical duties relative to billing, accounts receivable...

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Bookkeeper - Oak Park - Vic. IV

  • Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of Catholic Schools
  • Oak Park, IL (1 mile from River Forest, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (1 mile from River Forest, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

entries Prepares monthly financial reports (as requested) Oversees budget to actual and timely alerts on expense budget overruns Assists with monthly, quarterly and annual journal entries Ensures proper...

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in River Forest, IL

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Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in River Forest, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Master's Degree
16.3%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
High School or GED
12.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.6%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bookkeepers in River Forest, IL
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%