Senior Accounts Executive

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Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role:

This position has advanced and specialized expertise, developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable work experience. The role is expected to act as a lead, coordinating and facilitating the work of others, but is not a supervisor. Work autonomously within set procedures and practices, and may support the development of new and innovative solutions to complex problems. Requires in-depth knowledge of processes, procedures, and systems. Spends the majority of working time performing the same work processes and activities as other colleagues on the team.

How will you make an impact:

• Prepare complex monthly journal entries.
• Preparation and analysis of balance sheet account reconciliations on a timely basis, and ensure reconciling items and unusual items are escalated and resolved appropriately and timely.
• Assist in system and application testing to aid in implementing technology initiatives impacting the global transactional accounting function.
• Ensure that all relevant SOX controls are in place and functioning properly in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Develop interdepartmental relationships to ensure positive and successful interactions with key stakeholders.
• Prepare/generate standard reports and account analyses, leveraging Wiley’s reporting applications, leveraging advanced Excel/Access database skills.
• Identify opportunities for and help implement process improvements for transactional accounting activities across various transaction types globally.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 4+ years accounting experience
• Understanding of general accounting transactions and processes
• Strong transactional and reporting experience in an ERP system
• Technology Savvy-Ability to learn and work effectively on different systems and tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel & Access Database skills, particularly the creation of vlookups, pivot tables, and macros
• Should be flexible in working in shifts.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, concepts, and processes

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.
With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds. Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance. We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow. We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.