Senior Accountant - Hybrid Chicago, IL

CDW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Senior Accountant, Sales and Margin Accounting, to apply US GAAP (ASC 705-20) to vendor-funded incentives and advertising programs. You will ensure accurate reporting and partner with Product, Marketing, Procurement, FP&A, and Revenue Accounting to support key business decisions.

The role focuses on analyzing, recording, and reporting complex vendor funding, preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and management reports, and supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes

Qualifications

• Analyze and record vendor funding and advertising programs.
• Interpret vendor agreements under ASC 705-20 and related GAAP.
• Collaborate with Product, Partner Management, Procurement, Marketing, FP&A and Revenue Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and analytics on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases.
• Ensure closes and reporting deadlines are met.
• Develop financial management reports and maintain control procedures.
• Support internal and external audits and cross-functional process improvements.
• Act as SME for vendor funding and advertising accounting, guiding offshore teams.

Skills

Vendor funding accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Stakeholder communication

CPA/Big 4 a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant, Sales and Margin Accounting, is responsible for applying accounting principles and practices to account, analyze, and report on vendor-funded incentive programs (e.g., volume incentive rebates, front-end/back-end rebates, marketing development funds) and advertising-related activities, including cooperative advertising. This role ensures accurate accounting and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, including ASC 705-20, and supports critical cross-functional business decisions.

What you'll do

• Apply accounting principles and procedures to analyze, record, and review financial information related to vendor funding and advertising programs.
• Interpret complex vendor agreements and incentive contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment under ASC 705-20 and related GAAP.
• Partner with Product and Partner Management, Procurement, Marketing, FP&A, and Revenue Accounting, and other stakeholders to understand program structures and accounting implications.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Prepare financial management reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes and reporting deadlines.
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
• Independently resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of various vendor funding sources and balance sheet accounts.
• Guide non-financial functional areas through accounting rationale and impact on reporting and control.
• Analyze actual results and provide explanations for variances to plan and prior year.
• Prepare for financial audits and cooperate with the audit process.
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on improving business results and processes.
• Complete ad-hoc projects as assigned.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert for vendor funding and advertising accounting, overseeing activities performed by the offshore managed service team to ensure high-quality execution.

What we expect of you

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or related financial field of study and 3+ years of accounting or financial audit experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices.
• Solid technical accounting skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with critical attention to detail.
• Track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business, while meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications with strong experience in Excel.
• Proven track record in problem analysis with the ability to creatively and proactively problem solve.
• Track record of identifying process improvements and making appropriate recommendations.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• CPA and Big 4 audit experience are a plus.

Pay range: $ 74 ,000 - $ 100 ,0 00 depending on experience and skill set

A Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials a n nual bonus target of 5 % subject to terms and conditions of plan

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances-not replaces-human creativity and decision‑making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through tec