Senior Accountant

Wolters Kluwer

Senior Accountant responsible for executing accounting and month-end close activities at Wolters Kluwer. Must work in a hybrid capacity from Kennesaw, GA or Houston, TX.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeKennesaw • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $71,300 - $124,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute assigned aspects of the month-end close and reporting process in accordance with the Corporate Reporting calendar
Record and report transactions across assigned areas (e.g., revenue, accounts receivable, inventory, cost of sales, G&A) with accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items with appropriate documentation
Identify, analyze, and escalate accounting issues, risks, and variances, providing supporting analysis and recommended actions
Prepare financial analyses, supporting schedules, and ad hoc reporting with audit-ready documentation
Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reporting, including variance analysis and management reporting deliverables
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and close checklists, contributing to a strong control environment
Maintain and update process documentation (desktop procedures) to support consistency, standardization, and audit readiness
Analyze financial results, trends, and account balances to identify risks, anomalies, and improvement opportunities
Partner cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and provide actionable insights
Manage assigned deliverables and ad hoc requests independently, ensuring accountability, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines
Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives, including support for audits and cross-functional finance projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
5+ years of progressive, relevant accounting or audit experience
3+ years of recent hands-on general ledger experience in an RTR environment, including ownership of close activities
Prior experience in a shared services, multinational, or global corporate environment
Experience operating within a controlled close and audit environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong analytical capabilities
CPA (or in progress) is preferred
Public accounting or external audit background is a plus
Experience with revenue recognition (IFRS 15 / ASC 606)
Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP systems
Experience with BlackLine or similar financial close and reconciliation tools
Strong reporting, analytical, and data interpretation capabilities
Experience working in a fast-paced close environment (e.g., accelerated close cycles)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Assistance Plan
Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

month-end closefinancial reportingbalance sheet reconciliationsvariance analysisfinancial analysesprocess improvementrevenue recognitiongeneral ledgeranalytical capabilitiesaudit-ready documentation

Soft Skills

accountabilitycommunicationproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationattention to detailtime managementindependenceorganizational skillsadaptabilitycritical thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA (or in progress)