• Chicago, Illinois
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

Accountant requires:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting plus a minimum of ten to fifteen years of progressive experience in accounting and financial analysis.
  • Experience with higher education, government contracts, or grant administration a plus
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, Essbase) and reporting tools preferred
  • Knowledge of GAAP and compliance in government or nonprofit settings
  • Strong accounting principles and financial analysis skills with high attention to detail
  • Experienced in reporting, compliance and financial modeling with demonstrated problem-solving ability
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle, Workday), Excel and reporting tools
  • Ability to manage recurring financial processes while meeting multiple deadlines

DUTIES:

  • Process and review monthly invoices, partner billings, effort reconciliations, and cost corrections to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Review and approve Board of Governors payment and reimbursement requests, ensuring adherence to DOE and University budget guidelines.
  • Manage reconciliation of all Board of Governors expenses and financial matters; prepare and submit formal fiscal year close-out reports to DOE.
  • Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual ONL financial submissions, including budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc reports.
  • Deliver clear, actionable financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with company and other federal financial regulations, policies, and reporting standards.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, Illinois

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Corporate Complianceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Complianceunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Modelingunmatched
  • Financial Policiesunmatched
  • Financial Regulationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Government Contractsunmatched
  • Grant Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Oracleunmatched
  • Oracle Applicationsunmatched
  • Oracle Essbase (fka Hyperion Essbase)unmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched

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