Staff Accountant

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With more than 1,400 employees across 28 countries., we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION
We are looking for a Staff Accountant whose responsibility is to provide day-to-day financial support to business operations in North America. The Staff Accountant, reporting to the Accounting Manager, works independently and analyzes their data and reports. The Staff Accountant works to identify issues and offers ideas to their manager that can drive results to meet and/or exceed targets and to create efficiencies. This position interacts with and builds relationships with agency staff at all levels.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with month-end close process
• Prepares various monthly journal entries and ensures conformance to Company's accounting policies and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Applies cash, prepares cash journal entries, and reconciles all cash accounts
• Prepares and analyses balance sheet reconciliations for manager review and investigates reconciling items
• Files various tax returns including HST, QST, Chicago Personal Property Lease Transaction tax, and sales and use
• Assists with both internal and external audits
• Prepare year-end and tax packages
• Manage fixed assets, including processing additions, disposals, and depreciation, and managing annual inventory count
• Review and prepare revenue recognition, transfer, and write off entries for NA Finance team
• Manage prepaids, ensuring compliance with internal prepaid policy
• Updates and maintains documentation of own processes
• Participates in ad hoc special projects as required, and other tasks as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ years relevant work experience
• NetSuite experience preferred
• Strong understanding of accruals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office especially with higher level Excel functionality
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; must be a self-starter

Starting salary between $68,000-$77,000
TOTAL REWARDS
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:

• Our commitment to rewarding results
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers'-and our company's-success

There's more ...
Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
Inclusive employee resource groups
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
tms does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the tms Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, tms employees, or any other company location. tms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago