Special Project Accountant

In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the application window for this position is expected to close on April 10, 2026, subject to change based on business need.

 

A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:

DEKRA North America is seeking a highly adaptable and detail-oriented Special Projects Accountant to join our North America Shared Services team. This role is designed to provide cross-functional transaction support across the accounting organization, ensuring business continuity and promoting work-life balance for the team.

The Special Projects Accountant will serve as a flexible operational resource, stepping in across transaction processing functions as needed during peak periods, absences, and special initiatives. The role will also support system updates and enhancements through structured user acceptance testing in partnership with the Financial Systems Administrator. In addition, this position will assist with periodic close responsibilities and support the development of a centralized procurement function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, process exposure, and continuous improvement within a Shared Services environment.

What You’ll Do:

Cross-Functional Transaction Support

• Serve as trained backup across core transaction processing areas, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, T&E, procurement, and invoice processing
• Provide coverage during PTO, high-volume periods, and special projects
• Execute full-cycle transaction processing accurately and timely
• Identify and recommend process efficiencies and control enhancements

Systems & User Acceptance Testing Support

• Support the Financial Systems Administrator in user acceptance testing (UAT) for ERP and financial system updates, enhancements, and implementations
• Execute tests to validate end-to-end transactional workflows and data integrity
• Perform transaction-level testing within SAP, Concur, and BlackLine
• Document test results, identify issues, and escalate findings appropriately
• Assist with validation efforts during system upgrades, patches, and process changes to minimize operational disruption

Close & Accounting Support

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end and periodic close activities
• Provide documentation support for audit requests

Procurement Support

• Support the continued development of the procurement function
• Assist in standardizing purchasing and invoice workflows
• Help document procedures and strengthen internal controls within procurement processes

Special Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives
• Support with administration, data collection and reporting for sustainability related activities
• Support ad hoc accounting and finance projects assigned

 

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in a high-volume or shared services environment preferred
• Experience with large ERP systems

• Experience with the following systems is preferred: SAP (ERP), SAP Concur (T&E, Purchase Requisitions, Invoice Processing) and BlackLine (Account Reconciliations)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills

 

Physical Considerations:

• Ability to work in a general office environment
• Ability to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone
• Ability to work flexible and long hours, as needed

 

Travel Considerations:

• No travel required for this position.

 

What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation: 

The base pay range for this position is $70,000 annually to $80,000 annually. This position is designated as bonus eligible, subject to plan terms and conditions.  Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

 

Benefits:

DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and fi