Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting - Hybrid Chicago, IL

CDW•Chicago, IL

2d•$74,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CDW is seeking a Senior Accountant on its Financial Reporting team to join its Finance organization. The role researches and analyzes complex technical accounting and reporting matters, supports implementation of new US GAAP standards and SEC reporting rules, contributes to global finance policies, and helps prepare quarterly financial statements and Investor Relations materials. It collaborates with stakeholders across the company to understand complex transactions and analyze and document accounting positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of public or industry accounting experience.
Active CPA license (required).
Proficient knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606, and SEC rules and requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel experience.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with stakeholders.
Continuous-improvement mindset and experience implementing improvements that drive efficiency and quality, with a focus on process orientation.
Ability to balance multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and meet deadlines.
Resilience, curiosity, and willingness to learn new concepts and apply them in new situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm.
Experience with Workiva, Hyperion Financial Management, and Workday.

Responsibilities

Research US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations to resolve and document accounting and reporting for complex technical issues.
Review and document material revenue contracts to ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606.
Analyze and summarize accounting positions and related financial data for key stakeholders.
Prepare and file Forms 10-Q and 10-K with the SEC, including consolidated financial statements, footnote disclosures, MD&A, and other filing sections.
Partner with Investor Relations on public materials, including earnings and dividend releases, Form 8-Ks, investor presentations, and earnings release scripts.
Prepare monthly internal reporting materials, potentially including financial statements, earnings-per-share calculations, CECL analysis, and other analyses.
Collaborate across Investor Relations, Treasury, Legal, Financial Systems, FP&A, Sales and Margin Accounting, and Corporate Accounting.
Assist with purchase accounting for business combinations under ASC 805.
Monitor and document FASB projects, accounting standard updates, and SEC rules; assess their impact and inform finance leadership.
Assist in updating the global finance instruction manual documenting accounting and reporting policies and procedures.
Assist with implementation of new US GAAP accounting standards and SEC reporting rules in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
Support external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit on financial reporting and technical accounting matters.
Maintain compliance with internal control procedures, including preparing documentation supporting accounting and reporting positions.