Accounting Analyst in Winnetka, Illinois

Accounting Analyst

We're looking for an Accounting Analyst to join our growing Finance team supporting a global leader in the automotive aftermarket industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys problem-solving, continuous learning, and working in a collaborative environment. If you're coming from public accounting or have a strong foundation in general accounting and are looking to grow your career within a global organization, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Review Balance Sheet and P&L accounts.
• Support financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Work with SAP and One Stream to analyze and reconcile financial information.
• Assist with audit requests and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience.
• Public Accounting experience is highly preferred.
• CPA certification or active CPA candidate is a strong plus.
• Experience with SAP (required/preferred).
• Experience with One Stream is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including journal entries, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Professional English communication skills.

The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who is:

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Eager to learn and grow.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset.
• Open to coaching and continuous development.
• Passionate about improving processes and solving problems.

Location:

Skokie, IL (On-site preferred. If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career with a global organization, we'd love to connect with you!