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They handle tasks ranging from month-end accounting closes and preparing detailed profitability and inventory reports to assisting in annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes. Additionally, the department plays a key role in audit compliance, project activity reconciliation, and enhancing client working capital positions through strategic collaboration across teams.\nWe value what makes you, you\nIMS is committed to building and maintaining a team that reflects the diverse consumer base and communities that we serve. We know that when our associates are empowered to bring their whole selves to work, they feel valued and appreciated, and bring better results for our clients. We strive to build a culture that rewards people for their unique perspectives and contributions, and where our people are connected - to the work we do, to each other, and to IMS.\nWho are you?\nYou have strong organizational and problem-solving skills and are proficient in Excel. You excel in a collaborative environment, you’re adept at handling multiple functions from month-end close to financial reporting and analysis, and you are committed to professional growth and effective communication within cross-functional teams.\nAdditionally, you embody the IMS principles of Passion, Collaboration, Integrity, Inventiveness, and Proactivity. You will be part of a team that strives to provide excellent service and thought leadership to our clients and want to bring your best to the organization and see your work brought to life.\nWhat you’ll do\nIMS is currently seeking an Accountant for our Skokie, IL location. You will be responsible for accurate and timely accounting, reporting and analysis for industry leading clients reporting to the team lead. This position works closely with cross functional groups.\nBelow is a sample of role responsibilities:\nSupport accurate and timely month end general accounting close and reporting process execution\nPrepare month end journal entries\nReconcile weekly freight invoices\nPrepare accounting transactions\nMeet deliverable deadlines\nQuery large amounts of data from ERP system and extract relevant data points needed to prepare reports for internal and/or client\nSupport and provide quality documentation on IMS policy and audit control compliance\nBalance Sheet reconciliations\nundefined\nDevelop and maintain positive partnerships within finance and cross functional teams\nAsk questions and seek out opportunities to grow professionally\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Economics\nStrong organizational skills, problem-solving, with excellent communication skills\nStrong Excel skillset is an absolute must (Pivot table creation, VLOOKUP, If/then formulas, etc)\nGeneral ease learning new systems and tools\nundefined\nundefined\nExperience with ERP i.e., JD Edwards/AS 400 queries\nRelevant internship experience and/ or 1+ years of work experience considered\nWhat we offer:\nIn addition to playing an important role at IMS, you'll receive:\nCompetitive salary\nMedical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match\nGenerous PTO policy\nRobust peer recognition program\nTraining and development opportunities\nCommitment to growing and enhancing our organizational culture\nWho we are\nIMS represents leading brands at the point of purchase - in store, online, and behind the scenes - including digital and traditional signage, print and POP, branded merchandise, and more. Our marketplace is solution agnostic, so our clients achieve best execution at lowest price throughout North America. Our integrated platform (planning, procurement, freight, warehousing, kitting, fulfillment, field execution, analytics, and program management) empowers our clients to stay at the strategic level, knowing that we can help turn their marketing vision into a reality. Visit us at: www.IMSretail.com.\nIMS is wholly owned by Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC), an inter-connected global network of leading marketing communication companies offering a diverse, comprehensive range of marketing solutions spanning brand advertising, customer relationship management, media planning and buying services, public relations and numerous specialty communications services to drive bottom line results for its clients (www.omnicomgroup.com).\nA note to candidates:\nStudies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company and we are most interested in finding the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.\nIMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\n58,000-65,000\nOmnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.\nOmnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. 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