Senior Accounting Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accounting Coordinator at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, Illinois, office. This is a hybrid position onsite (Tuesday & Thursday) at our Evanston, IL office.

About the role

The Senior Accounting Coordinator supports finance operations by processing transactions, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, maintaining documentation, and assisting with audit and close activities. This role requires accuracy, confidentiality, strong organizational skills, and sound judgment to ensure accounting activities are completed efficiently and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations by accurately processing invoices, payments, journal entries, and other transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including account analysis, documentation, and follow-up on open items.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate reconciling items, and coordinate resolution of discrepancies.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to resolve accounting questions, support financial compliance, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards, and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you’ll experience

• People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
• Values: Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

Benefits

• All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay, plus an additional 4% contribution into your retirement savings fund after your first year of continuous employment.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.
• Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager.

Requirements

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Workday, Workiva) and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of directly related experience.

Pay

Salary range: $50,578.00–$69,544.75

Schedule

Hybrid position onsite (Tuesday & Thursday) at our Evanston, IL office.