Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting at NielsenIQ

Many organizations look for people who can manage numbers, but only a few seek someone who can shape how those numbers tell a clear story. This role calls for someone who can support large reporting needs, guide strict accounting work and keep information accurate for a global company. A third party is sharing this opening for candidates who want stable work, steady growth and real impact in a major data company.

NielsenIQ needs a Senior Accountant who can support key reporting tasks, review complex accounting areas and help manage required filings. The person in this role will work with many teams, keep reports correct and help the company meet all legal and internal rules. It is a role for someone who enjoys clear processes, steady work rhythms and careful review of data.

Job summary

Position: Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting
Company: NielsenIQ
Location: Chicago IL, remote work allowed
Employment: Full time
Salary Range: 64,000 to 105,000 dollars each year
Job Category: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting

About the company

NielsenIQ is a major consumer data company that studies buying trends across many regions. The group works in more than one hundred markets and provides research that helps brands understand buyers. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and supplies data tools that reach most of the world’s retail markets. Its goal is to help clients see how people shop and what drives their needs across many types of stores. The company runs large research systems that study markets, stores, items and trends.

About this role

The Senior Accountant will help prepare key financial documents that follow United States rules for public companies. This includes filings that must go to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The role also supports reporting based on International Financial Reporting Standards for global units. The person will help maintain records, review detail and document support for each number shared outside the company. The job also includes review of complex areas like goodwill, debt and stock pay.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting. The person will work with teams like Investor Relations, Treasury and global units to gather data. The role calls for strong skill in review, clear writing, simple math checks and careful file control.

Key activities and responsibilities

Prepare core filings such as Form 10 Q, Form 10 K and Form 8 K. Build draft text and tables for each filing and confirm that all numbers match the general ledger. Study source files to make sure all notes and charts follow the rules.
Maintain support for disclosures that appear in proxy files, earnings calls and investor reports.
Review tie out work for all final documents and confirm that all pages match source numbers.
Work with teams in the United States and abroad to collect financial data.
Prepare legal entity reports that follow IFRS rules used in many countries.
Calculate monthly stock pay and record all entries. Reconcile these records with the ledger.
Prepare earnings per share math for quarterly and yearly cycles.
Maintain checklists, schedules and calendars used in the close and filing process.
Review all accounts used in reporting and keep support for notes and tables.
Review tagging used in XBRL files. Confirm tags match each value and update them when rules change.
Support audit teams by sending correct files on time.
Study reports and trends to spot issues or changes in results.
Document internal controls and complete steps needed for SOX compliance.
Support projects that change reporting needs or new rules that apply to public companies.
Research new rules and study how other companies report similar items.
Help with government survey data when asked.
Support other parts of the accounting group when needed.

Technical accounting support

Help review new standards, mergers or sales, asset checks, debt work, derivatives and pension math.
Study accounting rules to confirm that reports follow United States and global standards.
Assist technical accountants with special projects.

Key traits for success

A strong Senior Accountant can manage several tasks during peak filing times. This person is curious, detail minded and calm when the workload is high. The job needs someone who works well with global teams and will keep files correct. Clear writing, simple math skill and honest review judgment are key strengths in this role.

Qualifications

A degree in accounting or similar field.
CPA license or active effort toward licensure.
Two to three years of experience in public accounting or a large company. Big Four experience is helpful.
Clear writing and speaking skills and comfort working with many levels of staff.
Strong time control and organization skill.
Close attention to detail and a steady approach to problem solving.
Ability to work alone or with a group.
Experience with US GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting is helpful.
Skill with SAP or OneStream is a plus.
Strong Excel skill and good use of Microsoft Office tools.

Extra information

The role pays a market based salary that depends on location, skill and years of experience. It also offers bonus pay, paid time for volunteer work, learning tools, health cover and support services. NielsenIQ promotes equal treatment for all applicants.

How to apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter here.