Senior Accounts Executive

About this role:

This position requires 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.

Role & responsibilities

• 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.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of 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 working in shifts.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, concepts, and processes