CW-SS Sr. Accountant

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

This is a Non-Employee Contingent Worker Role providing services for TIAA’s family of companies and will be employed by TIAA's preferred 3rd Party Supplier. As a Non-Employee CW, perform a variety of moderately complex business planning, support, and project-related duties. Demonstrates an exceptional standard of quality and holds themselves accountable to achieving excellent results. This role will sit onsite, likely in a hybrid capacity, at the location(s) listed in this posting. The anticipated term of this engagement will be 4 months. This term could be extended based on company business needs. CW-Accountant III The Senior Accountant ensures compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.). With minimal oversight, this job reconciles the company's accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.). The Senior Accountant works closely with business areas on the ledger processing, and leads the Accounting team in updating, maintaining, and documenting new accounting guidance that impacts the company. Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Assists general ledger account owners with reconciliation of month end account balances and verification.
• Coordinates the work distribution and provides guidance for the more complex items for the accounting staff in the General Ledger Operations unit.
• Completes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities related to foreign exchange, cash management and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities.
• Creates reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
• Supports junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills. Educational Requirements
• University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience
• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred Physical Requirements
• Physical

Requirements

Sedentary Work Career Level 7IC 5+ Years experience with Oracle products: PeopleSoft, Fusion, etc. Start Date: 20-Jul-2026 End Date: 20-Nov-2026 Travel Required: No Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-08-18 Base

Pay Range

$36.54/hr - $49.52/hr Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here. Accessibility Support TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team: Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Drug and Smoking Policy TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace. Privacy Notices For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here. For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here. For Applicants of TIAA Global Capabilities, click here. For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here.