Bookkeeper Jobs in River Forest, IL

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Bookkeeper

  • Community High School District 218
  • Oak Lawn, IL (13 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (13 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Bookkeeper JobID: 4830 Position Type: Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Bookkeeper Date Posted: 12/31/2025 Location: Harold L....

In Person

38243 Operational Bookkeeper

  • Brilliant
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

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....

Hybrid Part Time

Block Advisors Bookkeeper

  • H&R Block
  • Aurora, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 1 day 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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Transplant Financial Administrator

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL (1 mile from River Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (1 mile from River Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Great opportunity for a Transplant Financial Administrator to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person,...

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36183 Bookkeeper

  • Brilliant
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 8 days ago

They are looking for a highly skilled Bookkeeper to join them on an open-ended temporary basis. This Bookkeeper would be reporting directly to the Finance Manager....

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Senior Financial Assistant

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

Department: MCC Administration Salary/Grade: NEX/12 Target hiring range for this position will be between $21.48-$28.53 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education,...

In Person Part Time

Bookkeeper

  • Lake County Regional Office of Education
  • Vernon Hills, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (24 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 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)
  • 13 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 13 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)
  • 15 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago

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

In Person

Bookkeeper - Franchise Location

  • H&R Block
  • Willowbrook, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (11 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 15 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)
  • 21 days ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 21 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)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (15 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ 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...

In Person

Vice President/ Senior Vice President, Equipment Finance Officer

  • Keybank National Association
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 30+ 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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Assistant Grant & Contract Financial Administrator (Hybrid)

  • Northwestern University
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 45+ 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)
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Grange, IL (8 miles from River Forest, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

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

In Person Temporary

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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%