Senior Accountant - Vendor Funding & Margin Analysis

CDW group; 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 accounting principles to vendor-funded incentive programs and advertising activities. You will ensure GAAP-compliant reporting and partner with Product, Procurement, Marketing, FP&A, and Revenue Accounting to analyze programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with 3+ years of accounting or audit experience and strong Excel skills. CPA and Big 4 experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 3+ years of accounting or financial audit experience.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• CPA and Big 4 audit experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply accounting principles to analyze and record vendor funding and advertising programs.
• Interpret vendor agreements to determine ASC 705-20 treatment under GAAP.
• Collaborate with Product, Procurement, Marketing, FP&A for program structures.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly/annual analytics.
• Ensure timely closes and accurate reporting to policy.
• Develop management reports and monitor control procedures.
• Explain accounting impacts to non-finance teams and guide processes.

Skills

Vendor funding accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CDW is seeking a Senior Accountant, Sales and Margin Accounting, to apply accounting principles to vendor-funded incentive programs and advertising activities. You will ensure GAAP-compliant reporting and partner with Product, Procurement, Marketing, FP&A, and Revenue Accounting to analyze programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with 3+ years of accounting or audit experience and strong Excel skills. CPA and Big 4 experience are a plus.