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Skills

Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Aribaunmatched
Asset Disposalunmatched
Asset Managementunmatched
Billingunmatched
Capital Accountingunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Contract Approvalunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Depreciationunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Expense Reportsunmatched
Expense Trackingunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Complianceunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Fixed Asset Accounting Softwareunmatched
Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
Fixed Assetsunmatched
Fundingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
IT Procurementunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Investment Capitalunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pivot Tablesunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project Evaluationunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
SAPunmatched
SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
Software Validationunmatched
Statement of Work (SOW)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Variance Analysisunmatched
Vlookupsunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

Description

Location
Bolingbrook,IL

Description

ESC has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Accountant to support a corporate Accounting team within a dynamic business environment in Bolingbrook, IL. This 10-month contract role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting capital projects, fixed asset accounting, and month-end close activities. This position will initially support the Project Accounting function before transitioning into Fixed Asset Accounting responsibilities as business needs evolve, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational excellence. This role is hybrid, with an onsite schedule of Tuesday-Thursday, every other week (6 days in-office per month).

Job Description:

Support monthly accounting close activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Provide accounting support for Project Accounting initiatives before transitioning into Fixed Asset Accounting responsibilities.
Review IT project invoices, timesheets, contracts, and supporting documentation to validate software capitalization eligibility in accordance with company accounting policies.
Create and maintain capital projects and project master data within SAP S/4HANA, ensuring accurate setup and documentation.
Track project funding approvals, incremental funding requests, fund transfers, and maintain complete audit documentation.
Review and approve project contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs) submitted through procurement workflows, ensuring compliance with capitalization policies.
Monitor accounting support requests, research system issues, troubleshoot errors, and partner with business stakeholders to resolve accounting and ERP-related questions.
Process Construction-in-Progress (CIP) settlements by placing completed capital projects into service and coordinating rollout schedules with business partners.
Calculate fixed asset disposals, write-offs, and retirements while maintaining accurate accounting records.
Perform periodic reviews of asset activity to validate additions, disposals, and depreciation-related transactions.
Prepare depreciation reporting packages, acquisition reviews, exclusion analyses, and asset reporting.
Conduct ongoing reviews of Construction-in-Progress activity to ensure expenditures meet capitalization requirements under U.S. GAAP.
Prepare monthly expense project reporting and communicate financial results to business partners.
Partner closely with Finance, IT, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to support accounting operations and resolve financial issues.
Assist with ad hoc accounting projects, financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Must Have 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.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting internal controls.
Experience working with SAP S/4HANA or another large ERP system (SAP strongly preferred).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, 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 collaborate across multiple business functions.

Nice to Have Qualifications:

Experience with Project Accounting, Software Capitalization, Fixed Asset Accounting, Construction-in-Progress (CIP), or Capital Project Accounting.
Experience with Ariba or similar procurement/workflow systems.
Experience supporting IT or capital investment projects.
Knowledge of depreciation processes, asset lifecycle management, and fixed asset reporting.
Experience identifying process improvements within accounting operations.
Ability to quickly learn new accounting processes and transition between responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Bolingbrook

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