Senior Accountant - Hybrid Chicago Loop Office

JOB SUMMARY:

Join NORC at the University of Chicago as a Senior Accountant. This position is responsible for reconciling, analyzing and reviewing general ledger accounts monthly, preparing financial spreadsheet/schedules for various general ledger accounts, calculating and preparing invoices as needed. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible managing the accounting activities of all Service Contract Act projects and ASC 842, accounting for leases.

Location : This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office.

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

The Finance and Accounting departments contribute to NORC's financial success by supporting the research departments with skill and integrity. The Accounting department navigates complex government regulatory and accounting environments while ensuring that the day-to-day operations of NORC's financial matters are conducted in a timely and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare general ledger journal entries and reconciliations (Lease Accounting Entries, Payroll Entries, Depreciation/Amortization Entries, etc.)
• Perform reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and research root cause to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with preparation and posting of invoices.
• Assist with weekly/monthly processes within CostPoint general/project ledger.
• Support the annual external audit by preparing PBCs and addressing inquiries/follow-up.
• Manage the day-to-day accounting activities of Service Contract Act projects.
• Maintain, review and audit labor locations and wage determinations for SCA projects.
• Serve as the point of contact for human resources, financial analysts, project directors and information technology staff regarding SCA issues.
• Work on special requests/projects as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
• At least 5 years of professional general accounting work.
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint and Concur a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using an automated accounting system; proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word is required.
• Proficient in FASB standards, SOX compliance, and established accounting procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision using established guidelines and procedures.

Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The pay range for this position is $77,000 - $100,000.

This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC's comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment

• Dental and vision insurance

• A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program

• Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

NORC is committed to equity and transparency in its pay practices. We publish salary ranges and benefit information for every job. The listed hiring range reflects what we, in good faith, expect to pay at the time of posting, though actual compensation may vary and may be adjusted over time. A candidate's placement within the range depends on factors such as competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.

WHAT WE DO:

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

WHO WE ARE:

For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we're known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

EEO STATEMENT:

NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.

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