Financial Analyst II

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue and expense entries, ensuring transactions are accurate, complete, and in compliance to GAAP 

• Maintains and balances company accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies. 

• Support financial close and reporting processes for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, form submissions, and financial statement preparation. 

• Contribute to the annual budgeting and rolling forecast process, working with department leaders to align forecasts with strategic objectives. 

• Develop dashboards, reports and KPIs that provide actionable insight on business performance.  

• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and drive overall financial performance. 

• Calculate and review sales commissions, coordinating with the leadership and sales reps to resolve any discrepancies. 

• Identify and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders. 

• Other special projects and ad hoc work as directed by Finance leadership to drive strategic goals 

Qualifications & Skills 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.  

• 2+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience; CPA or CMA preferred.  

• Possess excellent analytical skills and firm understanding of GAAP.  

• A drive for process improvement and an attention to detail – ensuring mistake-free work in a highly repeatable and scalable way.   

• Familiarity with using ERP accounting software (Acumatica preferred).  

• Experience with enterprise finance management platform is a plus (OneStream preferred). 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.  

Location 

World Book maintains a hybrid work schedule with two days per week at the corporate headquarters located at 180 N. LaSalle St., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60601.