Accountant
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Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.
At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together.
Learn more at www.circana.com.
What will you be doing?
Circana is currently looking for an Accountant to join the Controllership team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations for various domestic and international operations, while maintaining and reporting accurate and timely financial information and ensuring appropriate controls and global processes are followed.
Job Responsibilities

• Assists in completing the monthly financial accounting close process.
• Supports internal and external financial reporting including MD&A and related supporting documents.
• Ensures compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assists in completing the monthly close process.
• Assists with the review, completeness and accuracy of international monthly results.
• Assists with accounting research and documents related position memorandums, supporting management conclusions.
• Completes balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Supports requests from external auditors.
• Manages lease queries to ensure compliance with ASC 842.
• Performs variance analyses by reviewing the balance sheet and income statements for significant, unusual, or unexpected variances, and research variances to identify root causes.
• Participates in special projects/ad hoc analyses, and performing other assigned tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university.
• CPA certification required.
• 1 - 3 years of financial accounting experience, preferably in the technology and service industries.
• "Big Four" accounting firm experience is preferred.
• In-depth working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player; ability to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to manage projects to timely completion.
• NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Circana Behaviors
As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location
This position can be located in the following area(s): Chicago
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $85,000.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)