Senior Accountant - Hybrid Chicago, IL

CDW•Chicago, IL

16h•$74,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, Sales and Margin Accounting, is responsible for applying accounting principles and practices to account, analyze, and report on vendor-funded incentive programs (e.g., volume incentive rebates, front-end/back-end rebates, marketing development funds) and advertising-related activities, including cooperative advertising. This role ensures accurate accounting and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, including ASC 705-20, and supports critical cross-functional business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related financial field of study
3+ years of accounting or financial audit experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices.
Solid technical accounting skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills with critical attention to detail.
Track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business, while meeting deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft office applications with strong experience in Excel.
Proven track record in problem analysis with the ability to creatively and proactively problem solve.
Track record of identifying process improvements and making appropriate recommendations.
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

CPA and Big 4 audit experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

Apply accounting principles and procedures to analyze, record, and review financial information related to vendor funding and advertising programs.
Interpret complex vendor agreements and incentive contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment under ASC 705-20 and related GAAP.
Partner with Product and Partner Management, Procurement, Marketing, FP&A, and Revenue Accounting, and other stakeholders to understand program structures and accounting implications.
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
Prepare financial management reports.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes and reporting deadlines.
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
Independently resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of various vendor funding sources and balance sheet accounts.
Guide non-financial functional areas through accounting rationale and impact on reporting and control.
Analyze actual results and provide explanations for variances to plan and prior year.
Prepare for financial audits and cooperate with the audit process.
Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures.
Collaborate cross-functionally on improving business results and processes.
Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned.
Act as the primary subject matter expert for vendor funding and advertising accounting, overseeing activities performed by the offshore managed service team to ensure high-quality execution.