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CW-SS Sr. Accountant

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
37-50 Hourly
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
37-50 Hourly
Senior level
Contingent Senior Accountant (4-month engagement) responsible for reconciliations, month/quarter/year-end close, cash/FX/tax close activities, GAAP and SOX Section 404 compliance, preparing audit workpapers, reporting financial performance, leading general ledger operations, and mentoring junior accounting staff. Onsite/hybrid role supporting TIAA finance.
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This is a Non-Employee Contingent Worker Role providing services for TIAA’s family of companies and will be employed by TIAA's preferred 3rd Party Supplier. As a Non-Employee CW, perform a variety of moderately complex business planning, support, and project-related duties. Demonstrates an exceptional standard of quality and holds themselves accountable to achieving excellent results.

This role will sit onsite, likely in a hybrid capacity, at the location(s) listed in this posting.

The anticipated term of this engagement will be 4 months. This term could be extended based on company business needs.

CW-Accountant III
The Senior Accountant ensures compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.). With minimal oversight, this job reconciles the company's accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.). The Senior Accountant works closely with business areas on the ledger processing, and leads the Accounting team in updating, maintaining, and documenting new accounting guidance that impacts the company.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  • Assists general ledger account owners with reconciliation of month end account balances and verification.
  • Coordinates the work distribution and provides guidance for the more complex items for the accounting staff in the General Ledger Operations unit.
  • Completes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities related to foreign exchange, cash management and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities.
  • Creates reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
  • Supports junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills.
Educational Requirements
  • University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
  • 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

5+ Years experience with Oracle products: PeopleSoft, Fusion, etc.

Start Date: 20-Jul-2026

End Date: 20-Nov-2026

Travel Required: No

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-08-18

Base Pay Range: $36.54/hr - $49.52/hr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

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