Senior Accountant, External Reporting

1 day ago

Downers Grove, IL, United States Univar Full time
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Senior Accountant, External Reporting

The Senior Accountant, External Reporting is a key role and member within the Windsor Controlling group (the direct parent entity that owns Univar Solutions and is the issuer of privately held corporate debt) that supports Univar's enterprise-wide external financial statement reporting process by supporting the preparation of public company-like debt compliance documents, including Annual and Quarterly Reports. While the role is primarily focused on external financial reporting, this role will also participate in the preparation and review of the financial statements and compliance materials for the North American defined benefit and defined contribution employee programs and for relevant sustainability-based external reporting. Additionally, the role supports the global consolidation financial close process with the analysis of consolidated financial statements and by providing certain deliverables.

What You'll Do:
  • Supports the preparation of the Annual and Quarterly Reports furnished to creditors in compliance with debt requirements.
  • Assists with preparation of quarterly debt compliance and lender deliverables
  • Supports the corporate consolidation financial close process, providing the analysis for the consolidated financial statements and working with the team to maintain effective internal controls
  • Partners and provides financial deliverables required by other groups within the company including Treasury, Legal, Tax, and FP&A as needed
  • Assists with technical accounting research and analysis. Provides guidance to other groups within the Company and helps implement where appropriate
  • Point of contact for annual audit process with the external auditors
  • Assists in submitting census reports, preparing and reviewing financial reports for defined benefit and defined contribution employee programs and for relevant sustainability-based external reporting.
  • Performs ad hoc projects or other related duties as required or requested
What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred
  • 3 - 5 years accounting experience (prefer public accounting or financial reporting experience)
  • Accounting and reporting (US GAAP) knowledge
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and meet deadlines
  • Experience working with OneStream and Workiva preferred
Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid-based role that will report out of our corporate headquarters in Downers Grove, IL

Pay & Benefits:
  • The salary range is $95,000 - $115,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay.
  • The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate's meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
  • Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.
What You Can Expect:
  • Strong work/life flexibility
  • To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
  • To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
  • Competitive pay and benefits


Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering tosupport our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part tohelp keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

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.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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