Specialist, Financial Accounting

About the Role

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About The Role : Specialist, Financial Accounting

The Team : Be part of a global accounting team focused on achieving team and company objectives.

The Impact : This position will be assisting the Director Finance, Accounting COE as part of the S&P Global Corporate Controllers organization.

The role will be responsible for tracking internal expenses across multiple business units at S&P Global.

The candidate will perform general ledger control reconciliations and work closely with the Business Unit Finance / Corporate Controllers teams to complete the reconciliations meeting the reconciliation policy requirements.

The candidate should be proactive in getting the reconciliation items cleared on a timely manner.

What is in it for you :

Opportunity to be part of S&P Global, a growing global organization that powers the markets of the future.

Be part of a global accounting team with exposure to GAAP and calculation of complex royalty agreements.

To work in the latest cutting-edge technologies including our initiatives into automation and lean Six Sigma projects.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about leveraging automation and GenAI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in finance.

Join our team and be at the forefront of transforming our finance capability through cutting-edge technologies and approaches.

Responsibilities :

Review of purchase orders, accounts payable invoice payment processing and tracking for both operating and capital projects

Assist in the preparation of the accounting close and financial reporting including journal entries and balance sheet and operating statement account reconciliation

Work closely with the Director Finance Accounting COE to achieve goals and execute on special projects

Partner with business unit FP&A teams to maintain expense data and report drivers of variances to estimates

Work closely with other team members across the S&P Global Corporate Controllers team.

Use broader knowledge of financial principles and theories to continually improve processes.

Qualifications :

at least 2 years of accounting and reconciliation experience required.

College level accounting degree preferred.

Willingness to learn our new systems and legacy systems at a fast pace.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required; the ability to interact and collaborate with internal and external customers at all levels of management and staff globally.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products specifically Outlook, Excel and Word.

Must be assertive to follow up on resolving issues, ability to multi-task in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.

Must be able to work independently, be accountable for processes / tasks performed, and understand when an issue should be elevated to management.

Comfortable managing the delivery of high-quality outputs with overlapping deadlines and tight time constraints

Experience with Oracle and the willingness to learn data management tools like Alteryx and Tableau

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What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose :

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow.

At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People :

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it.

We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.

We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values :

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead.

We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits :

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you and your career need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include :

Health & Wellness : Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

Flexible Downtime : Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

Continuous Learning : Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

Invest in Your Future : Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

Family Friendly Perks : It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

Beyond the Basics : From retail discounts to referral incentive awards small perks can make a big difference.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global :

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation Powering Global Markets.

Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.