Contract Senior Accountant - GAAP & GL Lead

TIAA; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA is seeking a Non-Employee Contingent Worker Accountant III for a four-month engagement, onsite with potential hybrid work at listed locations. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, general ledger activity, and tax processing, with a focus on accuracy and audit-ready recordkeeping.

The Senior Accountant will reconcile accounts, prepare reports, and work with business areas to update accounting guidance, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring timely close processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• GAAP knowledge and experience with general ledger and tax transactions.
• Experience leading accounting staff and coordinating month-end activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of financial activity in accordance with GAAP and SOX.
• Reconcile month-end balances and assist owners of GL accounts.
• Coordinate work distribution and guide accounting staff on complex items.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

Oracle Fusion

Job description

TIAA is seeking a Non-Employee Contingent Worker Accountant III for a four-month engagement, onsite with potential hybrid work at listed locations. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, general ledger activity, and tax processing, with a focus on accuracy and audit-ready recordkeeping.

The Senior Accountant will reconcile accounts, prepare reports, and work with business areas to update accounting guidance, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring timely close processes.