Senior Accountant

LOCATION: Hybrid - 8 days a month in the office. (Kennesaw GA or Houston TX)

OVERVIEW

This role operates primarily in a remote capacity within a high‑trust, results‑oriented environment that emphasizes ownership and accountability. Candidates must be willing and able to travel onsite as needed.

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.

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

QUALFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Required Experience:

• 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

Preferred / Highly Desirable Experience:

• 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)

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with sound accounting judgment
• High attention to detail with accountability for accuracy and quality of deliverables
• Ability to work independently within established frameworks and controls
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a controlled close environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ownership mindset, with consistent follow-through on deliverables
• Ability to operate effectively in a mix of automated and manual processes, identifying opportunities for improvement

TRAVEL: Minimal travel required (typically up to 10% annually)

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Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position.  Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process. 

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.