Accountant
This position is located in Lake County, IL (Hybrid Required: Monday & Friday Remote; Tuesday–Thursday Onsite). Details of the position are as follows:
Pay Rate
- $36-39/HT (W2)
Location
- Lake County, IL - 60064
- Hybrid Schedule (Non-negotiable):
- Remote: Monday & Friday
- Onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Contract Duration
- 9 Months (Based on performance and business needs)
Working Hours
- Standard business hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Summary
The Accountant plays a key role within our client's Financial Shared Services (FSS) organization, supporting Commercial Finance operations across Therapeutics, Aesthetics, and additional business units. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries during month-end close, ensuring accuracy, compliance with U.S. GAAP, and adherence to SOX controls.
This individual will act as a liaison between FSS and Commercial stakeholders, helping transition and streamline accounting processes into the shared services model while supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Top Skills Required
- Accounting Policies & Procedures (U.S. GAAP)
- General Ledger (Assets & Liabilities)
- Detail-oriented / High Accuracy
- Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration
- SAP ERP + Month-End Close Support
- BlackLine (Preferred)
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, reclasses, allocations) during month-end close
- Support reconciliations in collaboration with BPO teams
- Ensure SOX compliance through review of JE support documentation
- Partner with Commercial Finance teams across business units to support close activities
- Identify opportunities to transition accounting processes into FSS
- Maintain SOPs and accounting documentation
- Monitor close deliverables and escalate risks or delays
- Utilize SAP and BlackLine for accounting workflows and audit trail management
- Support ad hoc analysis and special projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 1–3 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
- Hands-on SAP experience strongly preferred
- BlackLine or similar reconciliation tool experience is a plus
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data reconciliation)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Competencies
- Process improvement mindset (automation / standardization focus)
- Strong attention to detail and audit readiness
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in month-end close cycles
- Collaborative, matrixed environment experience
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