Job description

Work Hours: M-F (40 hours)

Work Location - Deerfield, IL (Hybrid)

Shift: 1st Shift

Summary:

• The America's Accounting Center of Expertise (CoE) supports Client's monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and financial close processes and has high visibility to senior leadership supporting Client's UCAN Finance organization.
• This team focuses on ensuring accurate accounting treatment for complex areas of accounting, evaluating internal controls, and establishing efficient close processes.
• This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with various Local Country Finance contacts, the Costa Rica Shared Services Center (SSC) and other members of the Accounting CoE.

Responsibilities:

• Review revenue contracts and operational transactions and apply proper US GAAP accounting treatment and completion of related documentation for audit purposes
• Complete manual journal entries for Month End Close and prepare/review account reconciliations
• Partner with cross-functional business teams to ensure accurate/timely reporting of monthly financial data, including required US GAAP/management adjustments and accounting support
• Review of result (trend, variance, growth analyses) for areas of support
• Execute close processes including communication of task results to key business stakeholders
• Lead process improvement initiatives and drive implementation and monitoring post-implementation

Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• Demonstration of key accounting/finance proficiencies and qualifications; typically 2-5 years of working experience
• Ability to handle ambiguity and to apply professional judgement
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and financial analysis, including understanding of internal control requirements and relevant business environments
• Ability to balance multiple, competing priorities and to effectively escalate or resolve issues to meet deadlines
• Process improvement and process innovation experience desired
• Experience using JDE and consolidation tools (i.e., Hyperion Financial Management) preferred
• Adaptable, self-starter with strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, often cross-functionally

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Deerfield, IL 60015: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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