Sr Accountant I - Client Reporting

IMS Integrated Merchandising Solutions; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Training opportunities

Job summary

IMS Integrated Merchandising Solutions in Skokie, IL seeks an Accountant to deliver accurate month-end close, reporting, and analysis for major clients. You will work with cross-functional teams to prepare journal entries, reconcile balances, and support budgets and forecasts.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, organization, and proactive communication within the Client Reporting team. This position offers growth in a collaborative environment focused on improving client working capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with excellent communication.
• Strong Excel skillset (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, If/Then).

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely month-end close and reporting processes.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and accounting transactions.
• Produce internal and external financial reports at the business-unit level.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and audit-control compliance.
• Assist with data collection for annual budgets and monthly forecasts.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics

Tools

JD Edwards

AS/400

Job description

The Client Reporting team at IMS focuses on delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and analyses for both internal and external clients. They handle tasks ranging from month-end accounting closes and preparing detailed profitability and inventory reports to assisting in annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes. Additionally, the department plays a key role in audit compliance, project activity reconciliation, and enhancing client working capital positions through strategic collaboration across teams.

We value what makes you, you

IMS is committed to building and maintaining a team that reflects the diverse consumer base and communities that we serve. We know that when our associates are empowered to bring their whole selves to work, they feel valued and appreciated, and bring better results for our clients. We strive to build a culture that rewards people for their unique perspectives and contributions, and where our people are connected - to the work we do, to each other, and to IMS.

Who are you?

You have strong organizational and problem-solving skills and are proficient in Excel. You excel in a collaborative environment, you’re adept at handling multiple functions from month-end close to financial reporting and analysis, and you are committed to professional growth and effective communication within cross-functional teams.

Additionally, you embody the IMS principles of Passion, Collaboration, Integrity, Inventiveness, and Proactivity. You will be part of a team that strives to provide excellent service and thought leadership to our clients and want to bring your best to the organization and see your work brought to life.

What you’ll do

IMS is currently seeking an Accountant for our Skokie, IL location. You will be responsible for accurate and timely accounting, reporting and analysis for industry leading clients reporting to the team lead. This position works closely with cross functional groups.

Below is a sample of role responsibilities:

• Support accurate and timely month end general accounting close and reporting process execution
• Prepare month end journal entries
• Prepare accounting transactions
• Produce internal client financial reports at business unit level
• Produce external client inventory reporting and spend detail
• Assist with data collection and reports needed in preparation of annual client budgets and monthly forecasts
• Query large amounts of data from ERP system and extract relevant data points needed to prepare reports for internal and/or client
• Reconcile client project activity across segments such as warehousing, freight and in store POS marketing materials
• Maintain documented process and procedures
• Support and provide quality documentation on IMS policy and audit control compliance
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Adhere to audit control requirements
• Support other finance team functions to maximize client working capital position
• Proactively communicate and elevate issues and concerns to team leadership
• Develop and maintain positive partnerships within finance and cross functional teams
• Ask questions and seek out opportunity to grow professionally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Economics
• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving, with excellent communication skills
• Strong Excel skillset is an absolute must (Pivot table creation, VLOOKUP, If/then formulas, etc)
• General ease learning new systems and tools

Preferred

• Experience with ERP i.e., JD Edwards/AS 400 queriesc
• Relevant internship experience and/ or 1+ years of work experience considered

What we offer:

In addition to playing an important role at IMS, you'll receive:

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Generous PTO policy
• Robust peer recognition program
• Training and development opportunities
• Commitment to growing and enhancing our organizational culture

Who we are

IMS represents leading brands at the point of purchase - in store, online, and behind the scenes - including digital and traditional signage, print and POP, branded merchandise, and more. Our marketplace is solution agnostic, so our clients achieve best execution at lowest price throughout North America. Our integrated platform (planning, procurement, freight, warehousing, kitting, fulfillment, field execution, analytics, and program management) empowers our clients to stay at the strategic level, knowing that we can help turn their marketing vision into a reality. Visit us at: www.IMSretail.com.

IMS is wholly owned by Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC), an inter-connected global network of leading marketing communication companies offering a diverse, comprehensive range of marketing solutions spanning brand advertising, customer relationship management, media planning and buying services, public relations and numerous specialty communications services to drive bottom line results for its clients (www.omnicomgroup.com).

A note to candidates:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company and we are most interested in finding the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.