Staff Accountant

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc. in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant for a 6-month W-2 contract with hybrid work. The role begins supporting project accounting and may evolve to fixed asset accounting.

The position requires involvement in monthly closes, journal entries, and reconciliations to support financial accuracy. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance with 2–4 years of accounting experience, strong U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–4 years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly close activities, prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, perform variance analyses, and assist with other accounting projects and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal entries

Variance analysis

U.S. GAAP

Excel (Pivot Tables)

SAP S/4HANA

Ariba

Fixed assets

Construction-in-progress (CIP)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Ariba

Job description

Staff Accountant

6-month W-2 Contract

Bolingbrook, IL -Hybrid

Schedule: Onsite 6 days a month (Tues-Thurs every other week for corporate weeks)

This is a W-2 contract opportunity, and candidates must be able to work on our W-2 only. NO C2C or 1099.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The individual will initially support the Project Accounting function and will transition to Fixed Asset Accounting responsibilities as business needs evolve.
• The Temporary Staff Accountant will provide accounting support during two planned employee leaves of absence.
• The individual will initially support the Project Accounting function and will transition to Fixed Asset Accounting responsibilities as business needs evolve.
• The role will participate in monthly close activities, prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, perform variance analyses, and assist with other accounting projects and ad hoc requests as assigned

Requirements for Consideration

• Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting internal controls.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or other large ERP systems; SAP experience is strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional business teams.
• Experience with project accounting, software capitalization, fixed assets, construction-in-progress (CIP), or capital project accounting is preferred.
• Experience with Ariba or similar procurement/workflow systems is preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and transition between accounting responsibilities as business needs evolve.