Senior Accountant

Wolters Kluwer•Kennesaw, GA

11d•$71,300 - $124,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information solutions, software, and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. This role operates primarily in a remote capacity within a high‑trust, results‑oriented environment that emphasizes ownership and accountability. The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing accounting, reconciliation, and month-end close activities, ensuring financial information is recorded accurately, timely, and in accordance with IFRS and corporate accounting policies. This role supports the integrity of financial reporting and adherence to internal controls. This position is part of the Finance Shared Services (FSS) organization, which delivers standardized, high-quality accounting support through a global, process-driven model (Record to Report, Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash). The Senior Accountant applies technical accounting knowledge, exercises professional judgment, and partners with Finance and business stakeholders to support accurate and timely reporting. Key responsibilities include general ledger close activities, account reconciliations, and the preparation and review of financial reporting deliverables. The role ensures revenue, cost of sales, and G&A transactions are recorded and reported accurately, with issues identified and resolved timely. The Senior Accountant also supports interim and year-end audits, collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet reporting timelines, and supports special projects as needed. This role operates within a highly accelerated close environment, with reporting timelines aligned to a 3-day close cadence. Success in this role requires strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, accountability for deliverables, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders within established close processes and controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
5+ years of progressive, relevant accounting or audit experience
3+ years of recent hands-on general ledger experience in an RTR environment, including ownership of close activities
Prior experience in a shared services, multinational, or global corporate environment
Experience operating within a controlled close and audit environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong analytical capabilities

Nice To Haves

CPA (or in progress)
Public accounting or external audit background
Experience with revenue recognition (IFRS 15 / ASC 606)
Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP systems
Experience with BlackLine or similar financial close and reconciliation tools
Strong reporting, analytical, and data interpretation capabilities
Experience working in a fast-paced close environment (e.g., accelerated close cycles)

Responsibilities

Execute assigned aspects of the month-end close and reporting process in accordance with the Corporate Reporting calendar
Record and report transactions across assigned areas (e.g., revenue, accounts receivable, inventory, cost of sales, G&A) with accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items with appropriate documentation
Identify, analyze, and escalate accounting issues, risks, and variances, providing supporting analysis and recommended actions
Prepare financial analyses, supporting schedules, and ad hoc reporting with audit-ready documentation
Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reporting, including variance analysis and management reporting deliverables
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and close checklists, contributing to a strong control environment
Maintain and update process documentation (desktop procedures) to support consistency, standardization, and audit readiness
Analyze financial results, trends, and account balances to identify risks, anomalies, and improvement opportunities
Partner cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and provide actionable insights
Manage assigned deliverables and ad hoc requests independently, ensuring accountability, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines
Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives, including support for audits and cross-functional finance projects