TEKsystems · 4 hours ago
Accountant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$37/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, helping clients activate ideas and solutions. The Accountant role involves preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and FHFA requirements.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Prepare and post journal entries; review balance sheet and income statement variances; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Perform GL account reconciliations in BlackLine per risk based frequency and certification standards; maintain supporting documentation; complete preparer/approver workflows
Assist with financial reporting, including preparation of internal and external reports, variance analysis, and compliance with GAAP and FHFA requirements
Assist with audit requests (Internal/External) and control documentation
Maintain compliance with bank policies (e.g., Account Reconciliation Policy, Code of Ethics, adhere to segregation of duties requirements)
Support month end close by preparing schedules, validating account balances, and ensuring timely completion of reconciliations; assist with variance analysis and collaborate with Internal Reporting and ERP teams to maintain accuracy and compliance throughout the close process
Continuous improvement: contribute to process enhancements and automation; update procedures as needed
Qualification
Required
Prepare and post journal entries; review balance sheet and income statement variances; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Perform GL account reconciliations in BlackLine per risk based frequency and certification standards; maintain supporting documentation; complete preparer/approver workflows
Assist with financial reporting, including preparation of internal and external reports, variance analysis, and compliance with GAAP and FHFA requirements
Assist with audit requests (Internal/External) and control documentation
Maintain compliance with bank policies (e.g., Account Reconciliation Policy, Code of Ethics, adhere to segregation of duties requirements)
Support month end close by preparing schedules, validating account balances, and ensuring timely completion of reconciliations; assist with variance analysis and collaborate with Internal Reporting and ERP teams to maintain accuracy and compliance throughout the close process
Continuous improvement: contribute to process enhancements and automation; update procedures as needed
Accountant Experience: 3+ years
Experience with Blackline, Summit, and Workday
Knowledge of GAAP and FHFA reporting
Query logic (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, basic SQL is a plus)
Comfort working in standardized workflows
Ability to follow (and improve) documented procedures
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (46)
2024 (52)
2023 (33)
2022 (22)
2021 (36)
2020 (53)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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