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Accountant II:

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for recording payroll to the general ledger and analyzing payroll related costs. Additional duties include balance sheet account reconciliations and assisting with reporting and audit requests along with other adhoc requests. The role requires a proactive individual with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions. This position will be located in Downers Grove, IL

What You'll Do:

• Validate and record payroll entries in the general ledger timely and accurately
• Maintain accrual calendars and general ledger mapping of payroll codes in the payroll system
• Perform month-end close duties, including recording monthly accrued payroll expenses
• Assist with review and explanations of fluctuations in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results
• Prepare and ensure completeness of balance sheet reconciliations in addition to reporting on fluctuations over various time periods
• Prepare schedules for quarterly reviews, internal audit team, and annual audit
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines

• Provide timely accounting assistance to accounting managers and internal business partners; respond to financial questions and/or concerns to meet business needs

• Build and maintain process documentation for assigned duties
• Ability to perform adhoc tasks

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance
• Three or more years of accounting experience
• Knowledgeable of US GAAP, IFRS and SOX
• Proven experience in continuous process improvement
• Strong proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to effectively communicate with varying levelsof management
• Proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work, take ownership, and succeed in a rapidly changing environment
• Microsoft Office (high level of proficiency in excel required)
• SAP experience is preferred
• OneStream experience preferred
• BlackLine experience is a plus

What You Can Expect:

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.