SAP Specialist - Temporary

Description

Position Overview:

The SAP Specialist – Temporary role is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. This project role will assist with general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and the preparation of financial reports, contributing to the overall financial health and compliance of the organization. This role will be required to reconcile the SAP accruals with the financial reporting. This project will be SAP intensive and will require extensive SAP experience (version 4/HANA preferred).

• Record monthly journal entries and review P&L for completeness. Work with business unit partners in multiple locations in the reporting and analysis of financial statement results including explaining monthly variances by business unit
• Assist the month‑end closing process to ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reports
• Audit accounts payable batches to ensure accuracy of coding, authorization, and amount
• Responsible for ensuring effective internal controls
• Perform other related job duties as assigned or required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate financial reporting
• SAP Experience Required
• ERP Experience Required
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Access, and general ledger applications
• Proficiency in analyzing data, drawing meaningful conclusions, and presenting findings clearly
• Clear, concise, and impactful communication skills, both written and verbal
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills
• High energy, self‑motivated with an initiative
• Work effectively in a team environment to enhance team efficiency
• Ability to work under pressure and complete responsibilities within required deadlines
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding work hours to meet business needs

• Ideal candidate will possess an active CPA license

• Sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk while working on a computer
• Use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and telephone
• Speak and hear clearly in person, virtually, and over the phone
• Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or lift up to 10 pounds

• Salary Range:
  Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a minimum base salary of $44 dollars per hour, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
• An open‑door work environment that values feedback and collaboration.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.

This position operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and printers.

The work environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise level and is climate controlled.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Des Plaines, IL office. Regular, on‑site presence is required (4) days per week or as otherwise directed by the company.

Work hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. Flexible hours may be required to support deadlines or cross‑functional collaboration.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­cative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harrassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based on race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.