Senior Accountant - Flexible Project & Capital Accounting

UL Standards & Engagement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform core accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and policy development. You will support project accounting, capitalization, and audit readiness while collaborating with management and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to nonprofit accounting standards, and the ability to explain variances.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Accounting with 6 years of related accounting experience.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting standards is preferred.
• Workday experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel with advanced functions.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and follow up on reconciling items.
• Monitor work-in-progress activity and coordinate with stakeholders for capitalization and asset records.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for project, labor, and capital asset activity.
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and investigate significant fluctuations.
• Gather support for internal and external audit requests.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

University Degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday

Job description

UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, IL is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform core accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and policy development. You will support project accounting, capitalization, and audit readiness while collaborating with management and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to nonprofit accounting standards, and the ability to explain variances.