Why WWT?
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions providerleading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
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With nearly 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners, and communities.
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What will you be doing?
The Corporate Accounting Team Lead reports to the Accounting Senior Manager. This position will manage the team's day-to-day operations to ensure that objectives are achieved and deadlines are met. The Team Lead will be responsible for the supervision of certain employees, monthly closing process, interacting with external auditors, and acting as a liaison between accounting & other departments in the Company.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, direct and review the work of the staff
- Manage and monitor month-end and year-end close for both subledgers and overall general ledger
- Reviews and analyzes account reconciliations created by Corporate Accounting staff for accuracy and summarizes the risk held up on the balance sheet to management
- Manage the general ledger chart of accounts and related items
- Play an active role in facilitating bank audits and the external consolidated audit including managing monthly communication with the Auditors regarding current Company events
- Trains new employees and cross-trains other departments when necessary on Finance policies and initiative
- Communicates actively and proactively with internal and external stakeholders
- Understands and applies accounting guidance to determine appropriate compliance with WWT Financial Policies and GAAP
- Initiates change proactively and process improvement within your job function, as well as cross-functionally
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field required, but A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- A minimum of 6 years' progressive experience in a related field
- 4 years of progressive business experience in finance and accounting required, 6 years preferred
- Previous management/leadership experience a plus
- Experience with US and non-US multinationals preferred
- Exposure to information technology industry is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A strong team player with evidence of professional maturity, self-confidence and someone willing to lend support and become involved in the details of the business required.
- Comfortable working in an open and highly interactive, fast-paced, communicative culture required.
- Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills required.
- Ability to professionally communicate at all levels of the business and ability to interface effectively across multiple company departments with strong diplomacy skills required.
- Strong attention to detail and work ethic required.
- Demonstrated customer focus (both internal and external) required.
- Personal time management skills and organization required.
- Demonstrated problem solving, analytical skills and innovative thinking required.
- Demonstrated strong presentation, project management and team leadership skills required.
- Ability to embrace change, support multiple groups at one time, work well in a team environment with positive energy and adhere to WWT core values required.
- Ability to make critical decisions with confidence and positive influence impacting your department, other departments and/or the Company preferred
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software suite required
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Preferred Locations: MO, KS, TN, FL, TX and potentially others..