Accounting Advisor

Univar Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Diversity & inclusion culture

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Atlanta is seeking an Accounting Advisor to support regional accounting with month-end entries, analysis of gross profit, and balance sheet reconciliations. The role acts as SME for Revenue, Cost of Sales or Inventory and partners with Regional Finance Manager.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's in accounting with 5+ years in accounting, SAP experience, and strong US GAAP knowledge. Excellent communication and process improvement skills are required.

Job description

Accounting Advisor: The Accounting Advisor supports one Region and is a key resource for both Regional Accounting Manager and Regional/District Finance Manager in delivering accurate financial results and analysis. Additionally, Accounting Advisor will serve as the primary lead & subject matter expert in one of the following areas across the entire distribution network of Univar: Revenue, Cost of Sales, Inventory. Responsible for month-end entries and analysis related to gross profit & warehouse costs. Additional duties include balance sheet account reconciliations, inventory reconciliations and assisting with reporting and audit requests. The role requires an individual with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close duties, including calculating and recording monthly entries related to gross profit, accrued expenses, inventory reserves, as well variance analysis and reporting.
• Assist Regional Manager with Regional Analysis, Reporting, Process Improvements, Integration Activities.
• Prepare and ensure completeness of balance sheet reconciliations in addition to reporting on fluctuations over various time periods.
• Function as subject matter expert in one of following: Revenue, Cost Adjustments, or Inventory across entire Univar network, develop applicable KPI’s, serve as key resource on enhancement projects.
• Provide accounting assistance to internal business partners; respond to financial questions in order to meet business needs.
• Prepare schedules for quarterly reviews, internal audit team, and annual audit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting 5+ years of experience in accounting.
• Experience with SAP.
• Strong accounting and reporting (US GAAP).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence people and processes without direct responsibility.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and meet deadlines.

Benefits

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.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.

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.