SAP RTR General Accounting Consultant

DescriptionKforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking an SAP Record-to-Report (RTR)/General Accounting Consultant to support SAP finance implementation, migration, and transformation initiatives.Summary:This role serves as a subject matter expert across general accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial data migration, reconciliation, and reporting while partnering with business, functional, and technical stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:* Support SAP Finance implementation, migration, and transformation activities within the Record-to-Report (RTR) workstream* Provide expertise in general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, accruals, fixed assets, and period-end/year-end close processes* Execute data mapping, cleansing, validation, and conversion activities to ensure accurate financial data migration* Perform reconciliations between source systems and SAP to ensure completeness and accuracy* Support cutover planning, go-live readiness, and post-deployment stabilization* Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, IT, and SAP functional teams to resolve data quality issues* Support system testing, including unit testing, SIT, UAT, and defect resolution* Analyze and troubleshoot financial process issues, escalating risks as needed* Develop process documentation, test scripts, reconciliation procedures, and training materials* Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting standards* Support financial reporting validation within SAPRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field* 5+ years of experience in SAP Finance, General Accounting, or Record-to-Report processes* Experience supporting SAP implementations, migrations, or transformation programs* Strong understanding of GL, journal processing, reconciliations, and month-end close* Experience with data migration, mapping, cleansing, and reconciliation activities* Experience supporting testing activities and resolving system/data defects* Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis toolsPreferred Qualifications:* CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting certification* SAP Finance certification* Experience with SAP Data Services, Migration Cockpit, or similar tools* Large-scale ERP transformation experience in global organizations* Knowledge of financial controls and regulatory compliance standardsKey Skills:* Financial Data Migration & Reconciliation* SAP Finance (RTR)* General Ledger & Close Processes* Financial Reporting* Data Quality Management* Testing & Defect Resolution* Cross-Functional Collaboration* Problem Solving* Cutover & Project ExecutionJob TypeContractCompensation60 - $65