Account Executive

Job Description

Position Summary : Reporting to the Accounting & Reconciliation Team Lead, the Accounts Executive is responsible for performing day to day accounting activities, such as preparing standard journals entries (e.g. prepaid expenses, expense accruals), extracting reports from financial systems (e.g., SAP general ledger, Billing systems), preparing routine bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, and performing straightforward monthly/quarterly/yearly general ledger close activities for Wiley Global. This position also is responsible for collecting documentation to support the operating effectiveness of internal controls and providing information requested from internal/external auditors. About this role : This role requires specialized skills and full proficiency developed through job-related training and considerable on-the job experience. Needs limited degree of supervision & recommends changes to improve efficiency. The role is likely to act as an informal resource for associates with less experience and has no supervisory responsibilities. Applies knowledge of how the team integrates with other teams to achieve objectives and provides informal guidance to team members. Identifies key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data. Takes a broad perspective to problems and spots new, less obvious solutions. How you will make an impact: Prepare standard monthly journal entries. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliation on a timely basis and ensure reconciling items and unusual items are escalated and resolved appropriately and timely. Ensure that all relevant SOX controls are in place and functioning properly in line with internal policies and procedures. Prepare / generate standard reports and, leveraging Wiley's reporting applications leveraging advanced Excel/Access database skill. What we are looking for: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. 1-3 years accounting experience Understanding of general accounting transactions and processes. Should be flexible in working in shifts. Strong transactional and reporting experience in an ERP application Technology Savvy-Ability to learn and work effectively on different systems and tools. Advanced Microsoft Excel & Access Database skills, particularly the creation of v lookups, pivot tables and macros