Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Location

Downers Grove, IL | United States

Job description

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Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting:

The Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting is a key role and member within the Corporate Controller group that supports the financial reporting process by working on the preparation of financial reports in compliance with lender reporting requirements, which are similar to SEC reporting requirements. While the role is primarily focused on the lender reporting requirements, this role will also participate in the global consolidation financial close process, analysis of consolidated financial statements, and assist with other technical accounting matters.

What You'll Do:

• Preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, related footnotes, and MD&A
• Assist with preparation of quarterly lender presentations and management communications
• Review the completeness and accuracy of financial data submitted for quarterly and annual reporting
• Support the corporate consolidation financial close process, analyze the consolidated financial statements, and maintain effective internal controls
• Partner with and provide financial information to other groups within the Company including Treasury, Legal, Tax, and FP&A
• Assist with technical accounting research and analysis. Provide guidance to other groups within the Company and help implement changes or updates where appropriate
• Key point of contact for the annual audit process with the internal/external auditors 
• Assist in submitting governmental reports 
• Perform other related duties as required or requested

What You'll Need:

• ​​​​Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA preferred
• 3+ years accounting experience (prefer public accounting and SEC filing experience)
• Strong accounting and reporting (US GAAP) knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence people and processes without direct responsibility
• Ability to prioritize, plan, coordinate and meet deadlines
• Experience working with OneStream and Workiva preferred

What You Can Expect:

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing .

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.   Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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