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Lead Accountant-Corporate Segment

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
The Lead Accountant will manage core ledger activities, financial reporting, and lease accounting, while also enhancing processes and controls. Candidates need strong analytical skills and CPA certification.
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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.
Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
This role is part of our corporate segment accounting team who will engage in core ledger activities including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as well as certain financial reporting support activities. The successful candidate will focus on lease accounting, litigation reserves, equity compensation and shares for EPS, investments, debt, hedging and cash transactions. The successful candidate will have interaction with our external auditors, the treasury, tax and technical accounting and SEC reporting teams. The successful candidate is a change agent continuously enhancing process and improving the control environment.

What You'll Bring:

  • 5-7 years of experience. Must have a mix of public accounting and industry expereince
  • CPA required
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • Strong analytical and modeling skills
  • Strong understanding US GAAP and public company reporting requirements
  • Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize work and perform independently
  • Highly proficient with personal computer word processing, database and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TransUnion office location for a minimum of two days a week.
  • Ability to review the work of less experienced personnel.
  • Assist in the research and documentation of accounting positions for certain matters.

Impact You'll Make:

  • Monthly accounting close - execute timely and accurate recording and reporting of the General Ledger and provide monthly analysis to business partners
  • Prepare complex account reconciliations, perform balance sheet analysis and develop schedules and insights for SEC reporting
  • Establish, modify, document and coordinate the implementation of accounting and control procedures and efficiencies as necessary to meet established company goals
  • Coordinate audit requests for external and internal auditors
  • Partner with FP&A to forecast complex accounting areas including complex modeling and "what-if" analysis

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Benefits:

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Scale Information :

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $100,100.00 - $150,000.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.


 

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Advisor, Accounting

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TransUnion Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

555 W Adams St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60661

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