Accountant I - Client Reporting

Adelphi Group•Skokie, IL

10d•$57,000 - $67,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Client Reporting team at IMS focuses on delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and analyses for both internal and external clients. They handle tasks ranging from month-end accounting closes and preparing detailed profitability and inventory reports to assisting in annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes. Additionally, the department plays a key role in audit compliance, project activity reconciliation, and enhancing client working capital positions through strategic collaboration across teams. IMS is committed to building and maintaining a team that reflects the diverse consumer base and communities that we serve. We know that when our associates are empowered to bring their whole selves to work, they feel valued and appreciated, and bring better results for our clients. We strive to build a culture that rewards people for their unique perspectives and contributions, and where our people are connected - to the work we do, to each other, and to IMS. IMS is currently seeking an Accountant for our Skokie, IL location. You will be responsible for accurate and timely accounting, reporting and analysis for industry leading clients reporting to the team lead. This position works closely with cross functional groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Economics
Strong organizational skills, problem-solving, with excellent communication skills
Strong Excel skillset is an absolute must (Pivot table creation, VLOOKUP, If/then formulas, etc)
General ease learning new systems and tools

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP i.e., JD Edwards/AS 400 queries
Relevant internship experience and/ or 1+ years of work experience considered

Responsibilities

Support accurate and timely month end general accounting close and reporting process execution
Prepare month end journal entries
Prepare accounting transactions
Produce internal client financial reports at business unit level
Produce external client inventory reporting and spend detail
Assist with data collection and reports needed in preparation of annual client budgets and monthly forecasts
Meet deliverable deadlines
Query large amounts of data from ERP system and extract relevant data points needed to prepare reports for internal and/or client
Reconcile client project activity across segments such as warehousing, freight and in store POS marketing materials
Maintain documented process and procedures
Support and provide quality documentation on IMS policy and audit control compliance
Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations
Adhere to audit control requirements
Support other finance team functions to maximize client working capital position
Proactively communicate and escalate issues and concerns to team leadership
Develop and maintain positive partnerships within finance and cross functional teams
Ask questions and seek out opportunity to grow professionally