Job Description
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Owns results – takes failures as learning opportunities to improve and create standard work
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; expert in Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sum-if & higher-level functions, etc
Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX
Responsibilities
General accounting for US and Canada to include month-end close, entry preparation, reconciliations, support audit request, and GAAP reporting, as required
Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with company policy; review, investigate, and resolve accounting errors, discrepancies, and reconciling items
Analyze accounts, understand where adjustments are needed and prepares journal entries, and monthly account reconciliations following success criteria
Design and complete summaries, supplementals and reports as needed
Execute specific analysis and transactions (i.e., cash, leases and fixed assets)
Responsible for daily management of general ledger activities
Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls and participate in SOX testing
Support management through data collection, analysis and special projects
Assist with financial, tax and other audits
Other duties as assigned
Job description
100% onsite
Located in Deerfield, IL
$67-6+/hr DOE
Contract - full time hours
Duration - until March 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
• General accounting for US and Canada to include month-end close, entry preparation, reconciliations, support audit request, and GAAP reporting, as required.
• Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with company policy; review, investigate, and resolve accounting errors, discrepancies, and reconciling items.
• Analyze accounts, understand where adjustments are needed and prepares journal entries, and monthly account reconciliations following success criteria.
• Design and complete summaries, supplementals and reports as needed.
• Execute specific analysis and transactions (i.e., cash, leases and fixed assets).
• Responsible for daily management of general ledger activities.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls and participate in SOX testing.
• Support management through data collection, analysis and special projects.
• Assist with financial, tax and other audits.
• Other duties as assigned.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5+ years related experience in an accounting role; working in multinational company environment preferred
• Owns results – takes failures as learning opportunities to improve and create standard work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; expert in Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sum-if & higher-level functions, etc.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX
• Desired software expertise: SAP, Blackline
• CPA a plus
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Owns results – takes failures as learning opportunities to improve and create standard work
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; expert in Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sum-if & higher-level functions, etc
Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX
Responsibilities
General accounting for US and Canada to include month-end close, entry preparation, reconciliations, support audit request, and GAAP reporting, as required
Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with company policy; review, investigate, and resolve accounting errors, discrepancies, and reconciling items
Analyze accounts, understand where adjustments are needed and prepares journal entries, and monthly account reconciliations following success criteria
Design and complete summaries, supplementals and reports as needed
Execute specific analysis and transactions (i.e., cash, leases and fixed assets)
Responsible for daily management of general ledger activities
Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls and participate in SOX testing
Support management through data collection, analysis and special projects
Assist with financial, tax and other audits
Other duties as assigned
Job description
100% onsite
Located in Deerfield, IL
$67-6+/hr DOE
Contract - full time hours
Duration - until March 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
• General accounting for US and Canada to include month-end close, entry preparation, reconciliations, support audit request, and GAAP reporting, as required.
• Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with company policy; review, investigate, and resolve accounting errors, discrepancies, and reconciling items.
• Analyze accounts, understand where adjustments are needed and prepares journal entries, and monthly account reconciliations following success criteria.
• Design and complete summaries, supplementals and reports as needed.
• Execute specific analysis and transactions (i.e., cash, leases and fixed assets).
• Responsible for daily management of general ledger activities.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls and participate in SOX testing.
• Support management through data collection, analysis and special projects.
• Assist with financial, tax and other audits.
• Other duties as assigned.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5+ years related experience in an accounting role; working in multinational company environment preferred
• Owns results – takes failures as learning opportunities to improve and create standard work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; expert in Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sum-if & higher-level functions, etc.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX
• Desired software expertise: SAP, Blackline
• CPA a plus
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Financial Accounting Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Deerfield offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
