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Financial & Accounting Analyst | Corporate Accounting & Global Operations The Opportunity: Drive Global Financial Excellence We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This is a pivotal role designed for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Based out of our Northbrook Headquarters (with flexibility for our Chicago office), you will support global accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and lead critical process improvements. Work Structure: This is a Hybrid role, requiring on-site presence three days per week to foster collaboration and cross-functional partnership. Required Qualifications The ideal candidate combines a technical GAAP foundation with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of total accounting experience, ideally within a global or large-scale corporate environment. Technical Savvy: Proven experience with Oracle is preferred Expertise: Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance. Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with international, cross-functional teams. Certification: CPA certification is preferred, but not mandatory salary: $40 - $40.25 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities As a Financial and Accounting analyst, you will be a key driver of our financial integrity, reporting directly to the Manager of Corporate Accounting. Your impact will include: Financial Close Leadership: Lead and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including complex journal entries and meticulous account reconciliations. Variance & Analytical Review: Perform deep-dive variance analysis and investigate discrepancies to ensure the accuracy of global financial statements. Audit & Compliance Mastery: Support internal and external audits by providing materials and participating in walkthroughs. You will maintain all supporting documentation and schedules in strict compliance with SOX requirements. Systems & Portals: Support the maintenance of the Oracle Account Reconciliation portal (ARCS) and contribute to the optimization of our platform. Strategic Initiatives: Act as a key contributor to high-stakes finance initiatives, including ERP system implementations, process enhancements, and special global projects. SkillsMonth-End Close (2 years of experience is required)Quarter-End Close (2 years of experience is preferred)Year End CloseOracle (1 year of experience is required)Oracle Financials (1 year of experience is preferred)CPACPA CandidateInternal AuditExternal AuditVariance Analysis (1 year of experience is preferred)Account ReconciliationSOXJournal EntriesFinancial AnalysisQualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

A Global Biotech/Pharma located in Bannockburn, IL is seeking a Sr Sustainability Project Coordinator to join their team! Contract Sustainability Project Specialist to provide temporary support with project mangement, analytics, and sustainability subject matter expertise.  This role requires someone who can independently drive project execution while also bringing  working knowledge of Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, waste reduction, reuse, and recycling to accelerate sustainability initiatives across global network The ideal candidate will be able to rapidly integrate into ongoing work, manage cross-functional inputs, support data-driven decision making, and contribute analytical and strategic insights that advance environmental sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities · Project Management o Jump in quickly to manage or co-manage active sustainability projects, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables remain on track. o Support cross functional coordination across operations, engineering, quality, procurement, and corporate sustainability. o Proactively identify project risks, escalate issues, and recommend solutions to maintain progress. · Sustainability Strategy & Insights o Provide subjectmatter expertise on sustainability topics including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, waste mangement and circularity o Conduct landscape scans and benchmarking to support strategic decisionmaking. o Translate analytical findings into actionable insights, mitigation strategies, and implemetation plans as needed · Communication & Stakeholder Engagement o Prepare leadershipready materials including presentations, dashboards, and written summaries o Support recurring updates, crossfunctional meetings, and documentation needs o Synthesize complex data into clear, decisionready outputs tailored to technical and nontechnical audiences Qualifications · Demonstrated project management expertise, including managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholders, risks and cross-functional coordination across multiple workstreams · Demonstrated experience in sustainability, environmental management, ESG, or related analytical fields · Working knowledge of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions accounting and mitigation approaches, waste management stratefies, and sustainability reporting methodologies · Analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data modeling, and data visualization tools.  salary: $75 - $80 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will be able to rapidly integrate into ongoing work, manage cross‑functional inputs, support data‑driven decision‑making, and contribute analytical and strategic insights that advance  environmental sustainability goals. Key Accountabilities · Project Management  Jump in quickly to manage or co-manage active sustainability projects, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables remain on track.  Support cross functional coordination across operations, engineering, quality, procurement, and corporate sustainability.  Proactively identify project risks, escalate issues, and recommend solutions to maintain progress. · Sustainability Strategy & Insights  Provide subjectmatter expertise on sustainability topics including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, waste management, and circularity.  Conduct landscape scans and benchmarking to support strategic decisionmaking.  Translate analytical findings into actionable insights, mitigation strategies, and implementation plans as needed. · Communication & Stakeholder Engagement  Prepare leadershipready materials including presentations, dashboards, and written summaries. Support recurring updates, crossfunctional meetings, and documentation needs. Synthesize complex data into clear, decisionready outputs tailored to technical and nontechnical audiences.  The essential functions of this role include: working in a smoke free environmentworking in a non-temperature controlled environment Skills Environmental BackgroundWaste ReductionReuseRecyclingProject ManagementOrganizationenvironmental sustainabilityProject ManagerMulti-taskingProblem Solvingsustainability projects1, 2, and 3 emissions,crossfunctional meetingsProject Management ProfessionalMicrosoft Office Qualifications Years of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Accounts Receivable Coordinator Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives at the intersection of finance and customer service? We’re looking for an Accounts Receivable Coordinator to manage incoming revenue streams and help maintain the financial health of companies across a variety of industries. This role is perfect for a finance professional who understands that AR is more than just collecting payments—it is about maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and ensuring the accuracy of our financial reporting. In this role, you are the guardian of the company’s cash flow. You’ll ensure that every transaction is accounted for, every invoice is accurate, and every payment is processed efficiently. You play a critical part in keeping our operations running smoothly by balancing technical precision with professional communication. You will also partner with the AP and Accounting teams to review the general ledger and reconcile payments. Knowledge of GAAP is essential to this role.   salary: $23 - $27 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: AssociateResponsibilitiesCredit & Collections Credit Policy: Establish and maintain the company’s credit policy; approve or deny credit limits for new and existing customers. Escalation Management: Handle high-level disputes and negotiate payment plans for delinquent accounts. Bad Debt Management: Identify accounts for third-party collections or legal action and manage the allowance for doubtful accounts. Operational Excellence Invoicing & Billing: Ensure all invoices are generated accurately and sent out on schedule. Cash Application: Oversee the daily reconciliation of payments (ACH, wire, checks) to ensure the general ledger is accurate. Process Improvement: Streamline workflows through automation (e.g., implementing ERP enhancements or AI-driven collection tools). Cash Flow Forecasting: Provide leadership with accurate projections of incoming cash. SkillsARBasic Accounts Receivable (1 year of experience is required)AR BillingVendor ManagementGAAPReconciliationGeneral LedgerQualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.