Sr. Specialist, Center of Excellence Accounting

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team:

The Center of Excellence Accounting team within Corporate Controllers is responsible accounting across S&P Global related to revenue and centralized accounting support across the income statement. The team values collaboration and the ability to think critically while problem solving.

The Impact: The individual will manage a team of 2-3 accrual specialist resources and perform the revenue accruals and assist on expense side, as needed. The individual and his/her team is responsible for accrual calculation model building and Accounts Receivable/Deferred Revenue reconciliations. The individual should understand OTC reporting and the reconciliation processes in order to perform the duties. This position will assist the Director, Center of Excellence Accounting, for the recording of the month end close entries for the OTC close. The individual will also be helping with the ad hoc reporting and audit requests and ensure the adherence to our SOX policies and procedures related to AR and Revenue accounting.

The role will assist with the calculation of complex revenue and expense accruals impacting multiple business units across S&P Global. Accounting is dependent on using data from multiple sub-systems across the company that are organized and linked to calculation models that drive revenue accruals, customer invoicing and expense accruals. 

The candidate will perform general ledger control reconciliations and work closely with the Business Unit Finance / Corporate Controllers teams to complete the reconciliations meeting the reconciliation policy requirements. The candidate should be proactive in getting the reconciliation items cleared on a timely manner.

Understand subsystems such as Oracle Cloud, AR, AP modules and our legacy systems that impact revenue recognition to ensure overall end to end process works continuously and effectively. Adhere to accounting, audit, systems controls, and procedures ensuring compliance with corporate policies and SOX controls. 

What’s in it for you:
• Opportunity to be part of S&P Global, a growing global organization that powers the markets of the future.
• Be part of a global accounting team and collaborate with domestic and international staff, third parties; AP and OTC teams and all global business units focusing on achieving team / company objectives. 
• To work in the latest cutting edge technologies including our initiatives into automation and lean Six Sigma projects

Responsibilities:
• Lead a team of accrual analyst to learn, absorb, and perform accrual models across various business groups.
• Night shift required, same hours as New York team. Can be adjusted after 9-12 months to UK hours.
• Own and perform accruals themselves as well as manage the team during the close to ensure completeness of journal entries.
• Calculation of complex revenue and expense accruals using data from multiple sub-systems across S&P Global.
• Assisting with reporting to internal FP&A teams.
• Assist in the preparation of the accounting close and financial reporting including journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Work closely with other team members across the S&P Global Corporate Controllers team.
• Use broader knowledge of financial principles and theories to continually improve processes.
• Performs back fill and support to other accountants in the team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact and collaborate with internal (employees) and external customers at all levels including third parties to achieve results. 
• Strong ability to analyze and resolve issues timely and efficiently while ensuring SOX compliance is imperative.

Qualifications:
• 5-10 years of revenue accounting experience preferred.
• 2-5 years of team leadership skills
• College level accounting degree required.
• Experience with SAP/Oracle and the willingness to learn data management tools like Alteryx and Tableau.
• Strong Excel skills such as Pivots and formulas
• Experience in Alteryx or databases a plus
• Willingness to learn our new systems and legacy systems at a fast pace.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with internal and external customers at all levels of management and staff globally. 
• High degree of accuracy and management of heavy workload; understanding of contributions to the overall end to end process. 
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products specifically Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Must be assertive to follow up on resolving issues, ability to multi-task in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.

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What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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