Accountant, General Ledger

Worldpac•Oak Brook, IL

13h

About The Position

As a General Ledger Accountant, you’ll be a key contributor in a finance organization undergoing meaningful modernization. You’ll support accurate and timely financial reporting while helping design and refine the accounting processes that will carry us into our next chapter. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys improving processes, and wants exposure to a wide variety of accounting functions beyond traditional month-end close.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
2–4 years of month-end close and GL accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting processes.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and propose solutions.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across departments.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, SmartView, and Oracle Fusion (or similar ERP).

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing audit requests and supporting SOX compliance is a plus.
Interest or experience in automation tools or accounting technology modernization is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own key GL reconciliations and system interfaces, ensuring accuracy and quick resolution of discrepancies.
Lead monthly reconciliations of critical account balances with a focus on quality, transparency, and timeliness.
Oversee bank and credit card reconciliations, proactively identifying and resolving variances.
Record, review, and maintain GL entries throughout month-end close.
Monitor GL activity for unusual or unexpected transactions and escalate findings as needed.
Prepare and post month-end journal entries across multiple areas to support reliable financial reporting.
Support accounting for fixed assets, capital projects, leases (ASC 842), and inventory.
Partner with business process owners to ensure operational activities are accurately captured in financial systems and results, strengthening the connection between operations and accounting.
Drive process improvements and automation opportunities as we modernize core finance operations.
Evaluate, recommend, and help implement new technologies to enhance workflow efficiency.
Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure audit readiness and smooth execution.
Support internal control assessments and SOX compliance activities.
Recommend and implement enhancements to accounting policies, controls, and documentation.