Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Job Description

As a Staff Accountant in Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting at NIQ, you will play a critical role in supporting the company’s external financial reporting and technical accounting functions. You will be instrumental in assisting with the preparation of consolidated financial statements and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings in accordance with U.S. GAAP and consolidated statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS, assisting with maintaining compliance with SOX internal controls and supporting complex accounting areas.

Responsibilities –

Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of draft SEC filings including Form’s10-Q, 10-K and 8-K reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of supporting documentation for disclosures included in external reporting documents.
• Support the tie-out validation procedures and maintain supporting documentation on other externally released financial information including, but not limited to, annual proxy, investor presentations, earnings releases, etc.
• Support ongoing collaboration cross-functionally with Investor Relations, Treasury, International subsidiaries and internal/external auditors to gather and validate financial data.
• Assist in the preparation of legal entity financial statements, including IFRS statutory reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly stock compensation expense calculations
• Support the preparation of schedules and other documentation in accordance with the Company's internal controls, quarterly financial close process, disclosure checklist and the quarterly and annual SEC reporting calendar.
• Support account analysis, footnote tie-outs and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the external audit process by providing timely and accurate supporting documentation.
• Support ongoing SOX compliance by executing and documenting internal controls over financial reporting.
• Participate in key reporting initiatives and cross-functional projects as an accounting resource including implementation of new or modified financial reporting requirements or other accounting implementations.
• Assist in the collection, analysis, preparation and submission of governmental survey information on an ad hoc basis.
• Provide assistance/support to other areas within the accounting/finance group and other ad hoc project work, as requested.

Technical Accounting:

• Provide assistance in technical accounting processes in complex areas including:
  • Adoption of new accounting standards
  • Acquisition and disposal transactions
  • Debt transactions
• Support technical accountants and contribute to ad hoc projects as needed.

 

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU (Role)

A successful Staff Accountant will achieve a balanced coordination of priorities and seamless execution of meeting targeted deadlines particularly in peak financial reporting periods.  Intellectually curious and exhibits excellent analytical aptitude. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Certified Accountant designation (CA / CPA / ACCA) or actively pursuing professional licensure.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or within a medium to large international organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of engaging professionally across all levels.
• Detail oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Familiarity with statutory reporting, technical accounting and applicable standards such as US GAAP and IFRS is advantageous.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP and OneStream.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities.

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

Experience Level

Senior Level