UL

Senior Corporate Accountant

UL • $80K — $95K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required
  • Minimum 5 years of total accounting experience
  • Knowledge of ERP: Oracle preferred, Oracle ARCS and Kyriba
  • Experience with improvement initiatives and enhancements
  • Collaborative style for cross-functional and international teamwork
  • Strong GAAP knowledge, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • CPA certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Perform variance analysis and investigate discrepancies
  • Support internal and external audit requests
  • Maintain Oracle Account reconciliation portal
  • Ensure compliance by maintaining supporting documentation and schedules in line with SOX
  • Facilitate internal and external audits by preparing necessary materials and participation in walkthroughs
  • Contribute to accounting and finance initiatives, including system implementations and process improvements

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Wellness benefits focusing on mental and financial health
  • Retirement savings options (401K)
  • Generous paid time off including 15 days vacation, 12 holidays, and 72 hours sick leave
  • Opportunity to earn annual bonus compensation up to 10% of base salary
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Perform variance analysis and investigate discrepancies
  • Support internal and external audit requests
  • Support maintenance of Oracle Account reconciliation portal
  • Maintain supporting documentation and schedules in compliance with SOX requirements
  • Support both internal and external audits by providing requested materials and actively participating in walkthroughs and testing with auditors and internal stakeholders
  • Contribute to various accounting and finance initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements, and other special projects as assigned


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required
  • Minimum 5 years of total accounting experience
  • Knowledge of ERP: Oracle preferred, Oracle ARCS and Kyriba
  • Experience with improvement initiatives and enhancements
  • Ability to have a collaborative style and work with cross-functional and international teams
  • Strong GAAP knowledge, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • CPA certification preferred

    Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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About UL

UL is a global safety certification company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. It was founded in 1894 and has been providing safety testing, inspection, and certification services for over 125 years. UL operates in over 100 countries and has more than 14,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to promote safe living and working environments by advancing safety science. UL's services cover a wide range of industries, including consumer products, industrial equipment, building materials, and more.
Learn more about UL
Size
14,700 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1900
* Ladders Estimates

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