Job Description
LOCATION
Hybrid - 8 days a month in the office. (Kennesaw GA or Houston TX) OVERVIEW
Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information solutions, software, and services for professionals in healthcare; tax and accounting; financial and corporate compliance; legal and regulatory; corporate performance and ESG. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology and services. Wolters Kluwer serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,100 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. This role operates primarily in a remote capacity within a high‑trust, results‑oriented environment that emphasizes ownership and accountability. Candidates must be willing and able to travel onsite as needed. The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing accounting, reconciliation, and month-end close activities, ensuring financial information is recorded accurately, timely, and in accordance with IFRS and corporate accounting policies. This role supports the integrity of financial reporting and adherence to internal controls. This position is part of the Finance Shared Services (FSS) organization, which delivers standardized, high-quality accounting support through a global, process-driven model (Record to Report, Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash). The Senior Accountant applies technical accounting knowledge, exercises professional judgment, and partners with Finance and business stakeholders to support accurate and timely reporting. Key responsibilities include general ledger close activities, account reconciliations, and the preparation and review of financial reporting deliverables. The role ensures revenue, cost of sales, and G&A transactions are recorded and reported accurately, with issues identified and resolved timely. The Senior Accountant also supports interim and year-end audits, collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet reporting timelines, and supports special projects as needed. This role operates within a highly accelerated close environment, with reporting timelines aligned to a 3-day close cadence. Success in this role requires strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, accountability for deliverables, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders within established close processes and controls. RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute assigned aspects of the month-end close and reporting process in accordance with the Corporate Reporting calendar Record and report transactions across assigned areas (e.g., revenue, accounts receivable, inventory, cost of sales, G&A) with accuracy, completeness, and timeliness Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items with appropriate documentation Identify, analyze, and escalate accounting issues, risks, and variances, providing supporting analysis and recommended actions Prepare financial analyses, supporting schedules, and ad hoc reporting with audit-ready documentation Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reporting, including variance analysis and management reporting deliverables Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and close checklists, contributing to a strong control environment Maintain and update process documentation (desktop procedures) to support consistency, standardization, and audit readiness Analyze financial results, trends, and account balances to identify risks, anomalies, and improvement opportunities Partner cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and provide actionable insights Manage assigned deliverables and ad hoc requests independently, ensuring accountability, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives, including support for audits and cross-functional finance projects QUALFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting Required Experience:
5+ years of progressive, relevant accounting or audit experience 3+ years of recent hands-on general ledger experience in an RTR environment, including ownership of close activities Prior experience in a shared services, multinational, or global corporate environment Experience operating within a controlled close and audit environment Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong analytical capabilities Preferred / Highly Desirable Experience:
CPA (or in progress) Public accounting or external audit background Experience with revenue recognition (IFRS 15 / ASC 606) Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP systems Experience with BlackLine or similar financial close and reconciliation tools Strong reporting, analytical, and data interpretation capabilities Experience working in a fast-paced close environment (e.g., accelerated close cycles) Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with sound accounting judgment High attention to detail with accountability for accuracy and quality of deliverables Ability to work independently within established frameworks and controls Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a controlled close environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ownership mindset, with consistent follow-through on deliverables Ability to operate effectively in a mix of automated and manual processes, identifying opportunities for improvement TRAVEL:
Minimal travel required (typically up to 10% annually) #LI-Hybrid Our Interview Practices To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process. Compensation:
$71,300.00 - $124,500.00 USD This role is eligible for Bonus. Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process. Additional Information:
Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request. If making a difference matters to you, then you matter to us. Join us, at Wolters Kluwer, and be part of a dynamic global technology company that makes a difference every day. We're innovators with impact. We provide expert software and information solutions that the world's leading professionals rely on, in the moments that matter most. You'll make a real difference in the lives of millions of people. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world. You can thrive at Wolters Kluwer, where diversity is core to our collective strength and high performance. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong. Wolters Kluwer reported 2025 annual revenues of €6.1 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs more than 21,000 people worldwide. Our customers work in industries that impact the lives of millions of people every single day. Our mission is to empower our professional customers with the AI-powered solutions they need to make critical decisions, achieve successful outcomes, and increase productivity. We deliver trusted, AI-powered expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge, proprietary content, and advanced technology to provide expert-validated insights, automate workflows, and drive better outcomes. Today, nearly 70% of our digital revenues come from AI-powered solutions, reflecting our strategic focus on embedding AI into professional workflows and delivering measurable productivity gains. We are committed to helping professionals navigate complexity, improve the way they work, and solve critical challenges through cloud-based, AI-powered platforms that integrate seamlessly into their workflows and ecosystems. Our solutions are designed to deliver impact when it matters most, especially in high-stakes environments where accuracy and trust are essential. With a nearly 190-year legacy, Wolters Kluwer continues to evolve its portfolio of digital solutions and services to meet the changing needs of professionals worldwide, enabling them to work faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver better outcomes. For more information about our solutions and organization, visit www.wolterskluwer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Wolters Kluwer has a dedicated team of experienced talent acquisition professionals who are ready to hear what makes you tick and share how Wolters Kluwer can help you achieve your goals and ambitions. Here Rasi Fawaz shares some tips on what recruiters are looking for on a resume. As a global organization, we recognize that solving a wide range of complex problems requires diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. We know that bringing our best to our customers, communities, and other key stakeholders requires a highly engaged and talented workforce - one that represents the diversity of those we serve and the communities where we live and work. We aim to provide a welcoming environment and equitable opportunities for all employees regardless of background, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or religion. This principle is ingrained in our company values and articulated in our Code of Business Ethics. At Wolters Kluwer, you'll feel valued for your contributions, and you'll know that your health, safety, and well-being are important to us. Our well-being benefits provide tools, programs, and resources to help our diverse employees feel healthy, happy, safe, and prosperous. Our global Together we thrive well-being program reflects our commitment to supporting colleagues across physical, mental, social, and financial well-being. That commitment has been recognized externally through Ragan's Top Places to Work for Employee Wellbeing:
Large Organization in 2024. More recently, Wolters Kluwer was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers 2026 and America's Best Employers for Engineers 2026. In 2025, Wolters Kluwer was also recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women. To ensure we continue to drive innovation that enables us to develop products and services to best serve our customers, we cultivate a workplace culture rooted in mutual respect, bringing forward insights from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are also committed to complying with laws requiring equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, and we do not tolerate discrimination on any of these bases. GDPR Wolters Kluwer ("we" or "us") wants to inform you about the ways we process your personal information. In this Privacy & Cookie Notice we explain what personal information we collect, use and disclose. You'll find details related to GDPR and other data privacy policies on our Careers Privacy and Cookies page.
