Senior Accountant - Hybrid & Growth Opportunities

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus compensation

401k matching up to 5%

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, IL, invites a Senior Accountant to join our nonprofit team. You will manage journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and support project accounting and capital activities.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to maintain accurate financial records and assist in audits and policy development. The role emphasizes advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivots), Workday familiarity, and a solid accounting background to strengthen

Qualifications

• University Degree in Accounting is required.
• 6 years of directly related accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor project costs and budget-to-actual variances.
• Prepare reports and support internal and external audits.
• Assist in developing and documenting department policies.

Skills

Excel

Advanced Excel functions

Education

University Degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday

Job description

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement in Evanston, IL, invites a Senior Accountant to join our nonprofit team. You will manage journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and support project accounting and capital activities.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to maintain accurate financial records and assist in audits and policy development. The role emphasizes advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivots), Workday familiarity, and a solid accounting background to strengthen