Financial & Accounting Analyst | Corporate Accounting & Global Operations The Opportunity: Drive Global Financial Excellence We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This is a pivotal role designed for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Based out of our Northbrook Headquarters (with flexibility for our Chicago office), you will support global accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and lead critical process improvements. Work Structure: This is a Hybrid role, requiring on-site presence three days per week to foster collaboration and cross-functional partnership. Required Qualifications The ideal candidate combines a technical GAAP foundation with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of total accounting experience, ideally within a global or large-scale corporate environment. Technical Savvy: Proven experience with Oracle is preferred Expertise: Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance. Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with international, cross-functional teams. Certification: CPA certification is preferred, but not mandatory salary: $40 - $40.25 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities As a Financial and Accounting analyst, you will be a key driver of our financial integrity, reporting directly to the Manager of Corporate Accounting. Your impact will include: Financial Close Leadership: Lead and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including complex journal entries and meticulous account reconciliations. Variance & Analytical Review: Perform deep-dive variance analysis and investigate discrepancies to ensure the accuracy of global financial statements. Audit & Compliance Mastery: Support internal and external audits by providing materials and participating in walkthroughs. You will maintain all supporting documentation and schedules in strict compliance with SOX requirements. Systems & Portals: Support the maintenance of the Oracle Account Reconciliation portal (ARCS) and contribute to the optimization of our platform. Strategic Initiatives: Act as a key contributor to high-stakes finance initiatives, including ERP system implementations, process enhancements, and special global projects. SkillsMonth-End Close (2 years of experience is required)Quarter-End Close (2 years of experience is preferred)Year End CloseOracle (1 year of experience is required)Oracle Financials (1 year of experience is preferred)CPACPA CandidateInternal AuditExternal AuditVariance Analysis (1 year of experience is preferred)Account ReconciliationSOXJournal EntriesFinancial AnalysisQualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.