• General Ledger Accountant

    ManpowerGroup (Hinsdale, IL)


    General Ledger Accountant

    **Location:** Oak Brook, IL

    **Employment Type:** Full-Time | On-Site

     

    Role Overview

     

    We are looking for a motivated accounting professional to join our finance team and take ownership of key general ledger activities. This position offers exposure to a broad range of accounting functions and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and modernization initiatives.

    Primary Responsibilities

    + Perform and review general ledger reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.

    + Handle bank and credit card reconciliations, investigating and clearing variances promptly.

    + Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close across multiple accounts.

    + Monitor general ledger activity for unusual transactions and escalate as needed.

    + Assist with accounting for fixed assets, leases (ASC 842), inventory, and capital projects.

    + Collaborate with operations and other departments to ensure accurate financial data integration.

    + Support audits by providing schedules and documentation; assist with internal control and compliance activities.

    + Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.

    + Contribute to updates of accounting policies and procedures to strengthen controls and consistency.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

    + 2–4 years of experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close.

    + Solid understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, and core accounting principles.

    + Familiarity with audit preparation and SOX compliance is a plus.

    + Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

    + Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.

    + Proficient in Excel and Oracle.

    + Interest in process improvement and accounting technology tools is advantageous.

     

    ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.