Overview In this role you will apply accounting principles to analyze, record, and report on vendor-funded incentive programs and advertising activities. You will interpret complex vendor agreements under ASC 705-20 and GAAP, partnering with cross-functional teams to understand program structures and implications. You will ensure timely closes, prepare analyses and reports, and guide non-financial areas on accounting impact. You will act as the expert for vendor funding and advertising accounting, driving efficient processes and cross-team collaboration.
Compensation / Benefits- annual bonus target of 5%
- salary range 74,000-100,000
- full-time, location Chicago
- AI-forward, learning-oriented culture
- equitable, transparent hiring process
- opportunity to grow with AI integration
Responsibilities- Analyze and record financial information related to vendor funding and advertising programs
- Interpret vendor agreements under ASC 705-20 and GAAP and determine appropriate accounting treatment
- Collaborate with Product, Partner Management, Procurement, Marketing, FP&A, Revenue Accounting and others to understand program structures
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and analytics on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and manage monthly/quarterly/year-end closes
- Establish and monitor accounting controls; resolve discrepancies independently
- Guide non-financial areas on accounting rationale and reporting impact
- Lead ad-hoc projects and oversee offshore MSP team to ensure high-quality execution
- Prepare for audits and support the audit process
- Continually analyze results, explain variances, and identify process improvements
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve business results and processes
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or related financial field; 3+ years of accounting or financial audit experience
- Strong verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Solid knowledge of accounting and finance principles; strong technical accounting skills
- Organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
- Problem analysis, proactive problem solving, and initiative for process improvements
- Strong negotiation skills to influence stakeholders
- CPA and Big 4 audit experience are a plus
- strong communication
- problem solving
- stakeholder influence
- ASC 705-20
- GAAP
- Microsoft Excel
