Staff Accountant

A company with a pioneering past and a purposeful future. At ACCO Brands, we are united by a common purpose, to empower our consumers to feel good when they work, learn, and play. For more than a century we have developed and nurtured brands that enable people to work with more productivity, learn with more confidence, and play with more enjoyment. We are passionate about a winning culture where we grow together, driving business, professional growth, and success. We invite you to be part of a team that is grounded in a history of category-leading brands and products and focused on positioning our company for the future. Job Summary ACCO Brands is seeking a Staff Accountant , who will be an instrumental team member of the Corporate Accounting and Consolidations department, primarily responsible for working as part of a team to complete the monthly Corporate close process, the consolidation of the financials of a multi-national corporation, and certain SEC reporting tasks. Responsibilities Prepare monthly journal entries in SAP and our Hyperion Financial Management consolidation software for our Corporate general ledger close process. Prepare monthly account reconciliations ensuring they are properly supported in BlackLine. Analyze the Corporate function expenses ensuring the accuracy of the Corporate general ledger. Prepare monthly close pack which includes evidence of completeness and timeliness of the global consolidated close process and analysis of consolidated results. Manage our global lease accounting process including administering our CoStar lease software and ensuring the accuracy of our financials. Own the preparation and timely submission of all government census reports. Support our external reporting team in preparing certain footnotes and supporting schedules for the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings. Ad hoc projects and other duties as determined by manager. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. CPA or MBA a plus. 2-5 years of experience with month-end close processes, consolidations and foreign currency transactions preferred. Experience working in a public company reporting in US GAAP a plus. Strong written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in Excel. Prior experience with SAP, HFM, and BlackLine a plus. Salary Range : $80,000 - $95,000 #LI-Hybrid About Us: You know our brands. You love our brands. You just may not know they are ours. If you have touched a PowerA® gaming controller, a Five Star® notebook, a Swingline® stapler, a Quartet® dry erase board, or a Kensington® computer mouse, you have touched part of ACCO Brands Corporation. With annual revenues of more than $1.5 Billion, ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) designs, markets, manufactures, and sells branded academic, consumer, and business products globally. The power of our brands, our unmatched global customer reach, and our strategic market strengths put us in a position to achieve global leadership and growth. We're proud of our long history of industry leadership and innovation and are focused on delivering exceptional value to our customers by providing unique, cutting-edge, branded products. What we offer: Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans 4% 401(k) match with immediate eligibility and vesting Competitive time off, available from the first day of employment Parental leave Company-paid life and disability benefits Critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options Employee and family assistance programs Growing together is how we win. With trusted brands, strong leadership, and a clear purpose, you’ll find opportunities to grow in your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be a part of a culture that values creativity and putting our consumers and customers first. ACCO Brands has developed and maintains a written Aff… (“AAP”) for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. A copy can be requested from Human Resources. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Equal Opportunity Employer ACCO Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company strives to create a winning culture with a leadership promise to provide equal access and opportunity for all to grow, succeed, and contribute to their full potential. AODA Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be provided in all parts of the recruiting process as required under the ACCO Brands Canada AODA policy. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance. #J-18808-Ljbffr