Accountant - External Reporting
Company: Univar Solutions
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
A Place Where People Matter. - Start your career journey with
Univar Solutions! - Here you can make an impact on the world around
you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite
you. - Primary Purpose:The Accountant - External Reporting is a key
role and member within the Corporate Controller group that supports
the external reporting process by working on the preparation of
financial reports in compliance with overall SEC reporting
requirements. While the role is primarily focused on the SEC
reporting requirements, this role will also participate in the
global consolidation financial close process with the analysis of
consolidated financial statements and by providing certain
deliverables.Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial
statements, related footnotes and MD&A
- Assists with preparation of quarterly earnings releases,
investor decks and management communications
- Supports the corporate consolidation financial close process,
providing the analysis for the consolidated financial statements,
and working with the team to maintain effective internal
controls
- Partners and provides financial deliverables required by other
groups within the Company including Treasury, Legal, Tax, Investor
Relations and FP&A as needed
- Assists with technical accounting research and analysis (SEC
and US GAAP). Provides guidance to other groups within the Company
and helps implement where appropriate
- Point of contact for the quarterly review and annual audit
process with the external auditors
- Assists in submitting census reports
- Performs other related duties as required or requestedFinancial
Responsibility:
- Preparation of financial reports in compliance with overall SEC
reporting requirements
- Review accuracy and completeness of entity and consolidated
financial data submitted for reporting
- Compliance with corporate policies and generally accepted
accounting principals
- Workload prioritizationEducation/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred
- 1-2 years accounting experience (prefer public accounting and
SEC filing experience)Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
- Accounting and reporting (US GAAP) knowledge
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and meet deadlines
- Experience working with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and
Workiva preferredUnivar Solutions is a leading, global distributor
of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and
wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and
vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for
cleaning, construction, and more. - Our global team of more than
10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be
the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay
and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support
our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.Univar
Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so
that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed,
clean, and safe! -We are committed to a diverse workforce and a
culture of inclusion. - Together, we are building a culture that
acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of
individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities
to empower us to redefine our industry. -Univar Solutions is an
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against
based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or
other protected classification.
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