Senior Staff Accountant: SAP & BlackLine Expert

Ulta Beauty; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Bonus plan

Job summary

Ulta Beauty in Bolingbrook, Illinois, seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to support the general ledger, close, and forecasting processes. You will manage journal entries, reconciliations and system configurations across SAP S/4HANA and BlackLine, strengthening internal controls and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

The role collaborates with Accounting, Finance, IT and cross-functional partners to optimize processes and deliver timely insights for budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA required.
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, financial close, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine or similar systems.
• Experience supporting international entities and FX accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations and close activities.
• Analyze variances and communicate significant items to management.
• Support forecasts, budgets and related financial analyses.
• Maintain and enhance SAP S/4HANA and BlackLine configurations.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, IT and business partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Leadership potential

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

BlackLine

Alteryx

Job description

Ulta Beauty in Bolingbrook, Illinois, seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to support the general ledger, close, and forecasting processes. You will manage journal entries, reconciliations and system configurations across SAP S/4HANA and BlackLine, strengthening internal controls and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

The role collaborates with Accounting, Finance, IT and cross-functional partners to optimize processes and deliver timely insights for budgets and forecasts.