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Senior Business Unit (BU) Accountant

United States, Chicago Employment contract 95000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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Oversee and manage the company's revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP standards. Develop, document, and enforce robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Work closely with sales, legal, and operations teams to review contracts and ensure proper revenue recognition. Support month, quarter, and year end reporting activities for timely and accurate reporting Prepare & review journal entries and account reconciliations Actively participate in monthly balance sheet reviews working with the business and SSC Investigate and resolve accounting issues Support OneStream reporting to ensure it is performed timely and accurately Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they are in accordance with US GAAP and JBT standards. Support internal and external audit requests, and participate in efforts to remediate audit and control findings. Document standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding accounting procedures. Share best practices in accounting practices with others in the Accounting CoE and support the Accounting Manager to implement them within the team.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee and manage the company's revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP standards
  • Develop, document, and enforce robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Work closely with sales, legal, and operations teams to review contracts and ensure proper revenue recognition
  • Support month, quarter, and year end reporting activities for timely and accurate reporting
  • Prepare & review journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Actively participate in monthly balance sheet reviews working with the business and SSC
  • Investigate and resolve accounting issues
  • Support OneStream reporting to ensure it is performed timely and accurately
  • Ensure integrity and reliability of all financial transactions and that they are in accordance with US GAAP and JBT standards
  • Support internal and external audit requests, and participate in efforts to remediate audit and control findings
  • Document standard operating procedures and instructions surrounding accounting procedures
  • Share best practices in accounting practices with others in the Accounting CoE and support the Accounting Manager to implement them within the team

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  • CPA or equivalent certification preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SL9, O365)
  • Strong experience ensuring SOX compliance required
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • bonus
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