UL

Senior Corporate Accountant

UL$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Perform variance analysis and investigate discrepancies thoroughly
  • Support internal and external audit requests effectively
  • Maintain the Oracle Account reconciliation portal for accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with SOX requirements by maintaining supporting documentation
  • Actively participate in audits by engaging with auditors and providing requested materials
  • Contribute to various accounting and finance initiatives, including system implementations and process improvements

Benefits

  • Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of base salary
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Wellness benefits covering mental and financial health
  • Retirement savings plan (401K)
  • Paid time off including 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, and 72 hours of sick time
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Corporate Accountant to support global accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements. This role will play a key part in month-end close, cross-functional initiatives, and special projects. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and capable of operating independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The position reports to the Manager of Corporate Accounting, based at our Northbrook Headquarters, with flexibility to work from our Chicago office. This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site presence three days per week.

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 required

    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.
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