Temporary Staff Accountant

WorkGenius Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkGenius Group in Chicago is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support month-end close, manage capital projects in SAP S/4HANA, and ensure rigorous internal controls. You will review project invoices, verify capitalization, and help maintain accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 2–4 years of experience, advanced Excel skills, and a solid grasp of US GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Experienced with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, capitalization policies, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review IT project invoices and contracts for costs and capitalization compliance.
• Create and maintain capital projects in SAP S/4HANA and track approvals.
• Manage construction-in-progress settlements and fixed asset activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review capex and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

U.S. GAAP

SAP S/4HANA

Fixed assets

Capital project accounting

Construction-in-progress

Software capitalization

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Ariba (plus)

Job description

• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and ad hoc accounting reports.
• Review IT project invoices, contracts, Statements of Work, and supporting documentation to validate costs and compliance with software capitalization policies.
• Create and maintain capital projects in SAP S/4HANA, track funding approvals, and ensure accurate documentation and authorization of expenditures.
• Manage construction-in-progress settlements and fixed asset activities, including additions, disposals, write-offs, depreciation, and placing completed projects into service.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review capital expenditures and resolve discrepancies while maintaining accurate financial reporting and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 2–4 years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, accounting principles, capitalization policies, and internal controls.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or another large ERP system; familiarity with Ariba or similar procurement systems is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical and organizational abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Skills

• Month-end close
• Journal entries
• Account reconciliations
• U.S. GAAP
• SAP S/4HANA
• Fixed assets
• Capital project accounting
• Construction-in-progress (CIP)
• Software capitalization
• Microsoft Excel

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.

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