WEX · 1 day ago
Accountant 2
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$64K/yr - $74K/yr
1+ years expWEX is currently seeking a highly organized Accountant to process and track rebates. The role involves precise interpretation of contract language, executing rebate calculations, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to manage complex rebate requirements.
Financial ServicesFinTechPaymentsSoftware
Responsibilities
Precise interpretation and implementation of contract language related to incentives provided to customers. Update contracts into the system and maintain accurate data records
Utilize high attention to detail to effectively and timely execute rebate calculations and customer incentive calculations via Excel, Access Database, and other WEX-3rd Party Systems for accruals and for payouts. Reconcile these calculations with existing processes, identify differences and suggest changes/improvements to tool calculation methodology to ensure alignment
Validate calculations and data vs other WEX 3rd Party Systems. Complete and accurate audit review of both rebate implementations and rebate calculations to assure 99.9% qualification and accuracy
Reconcile/Analyze monthly validation of payments made to customers vs accrual, and current month vs prior month accrual calculations
Utilize in depth knowledge of data and processes to adequately handle questions and concerns from internal stakeholders
Manage and triage of team mailbox
Collaborate across lines of business on ad hoc reporting needs
Work with internal stakeholders to implement customers who have custom, complex rebate requirements and reporting
Accurately adjust accruals based on volume expectation/information gleamed from processes
Assist in Strategic plan forecasting activity to increase understanding of contractual exposures
Provide various reporting needs as required both internally and externally, primarily leveraging Excel
Pull data from various systems and applications to create a cohesive presentation to educate both customers and internal stakeholders regarding a broad range of data and activity
Use strong presentation and explanation skills to collaborate with peers and leaders within the finance organization
Initiates and participates in continuous improvement projects that are both process and efficiency driven
Any other related projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
1-3 years of related work experience
Ability to work in a fast paced environment while being extremely detailed oriented under strict deadlines
Highly proficient in Excel is a must (V-Lookups, pivots, formulas), Access Databases (navigating), PeopleSoft
Intermediate computer software literacy (Word, Google, SharePoint)
Intermediate to advanced account reconciliation and auditing skills
Intermediate accounting knowledge
Strong orientation towards high volume, fast paced, time sensitive business operation
Ability to identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiencies within the department and self
Analytical and problem solving skills
Detail oriented
Organizational/Time Management ability
Flexible/Adaptable to change
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to multi-task
Self-motivated and managed
Proven experience working with business partners, attention to detail, accuracy in data, ability to explain findings at all levels
Preferred
HFM a plus
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurances
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
WEX
Wex is a financial technology service provider for fleet, travel and healthcare industries.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2020-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $90M
2020-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $310M
Leadership Team
Melissa Smith
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Sachin Dhawan
Chief Technology Officer
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