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Financial Accountant

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Full time
  • R-407991

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial accountant.

This role is for skilled professionals with experience in public accounting. The candidate would be consulting on financial accounting related matters with multiple lines of business and control functions & also communicate frequently with mid to senior level stakeholders throughout the organization.

The expectation from candidate would involve performing complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for preparing financial statements and reports.


In this role, you will:

  • Provide consultation to more experienced leadership for financial accounting related matters
  • Perform complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, developing financial statements and regulatory reports
  • Gather and review financial data for financial and regulatory reports
  • Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various financial systems to ensure accuracy
  • Prepare and review account reconciliations and certifications
  • Analyze projects relating to financial accounting procedures, methods or systems
  • Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with internal controls policies
  • Provide functional advice and training to individuals
  • Provide support for compliance and risk management requirements
  • Collaborate and consult with stakeholders throughout the enterprise


Required Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s/ Post-graduate with very strong experience in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
  • Ability to work in changing priorities and deadlines both independently and within team environment
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to perform complex analyses, draw conclusions, and communicate recommendations to business leaders
  • Prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines
  • Hands-on knowledge of Excel, Power point, Alteryx, Power BI
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and creative problem solving techniques
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
  • Building relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders in the applicable line of business and IT functions related to assigned projects
  • Financial services industry expertise with specific experience in US GAAP reporting would be preferred.

Job expectations:

  • Gathering and reviewing financial data available from various platforms for preparing financial and regulatory reports.
  • Reviewing data from the general ledgers, 3rd Party reports and other data sources to ensure accuracy & performing a variety of analysis relating to financial accounting procedures, method’s or systems.
  • Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and certifications.
  • Provide functional advice or training to lower level accounting positions.
  • Provide remediation support, consultation and subject matter expertise for process and internal control remediation efforts.
  • Lead implementation of complex projects and/or initiatives impacting multiple lines of business across the enterprise.
  • Develop and build strong relationships and effective communication processes with customers, partners and stakeholders.
  • Critical assessment of corrective actions to ensure accurate root cause analysis addressing strategic solutioning and leading to a sustainable solution.
  • Direct governance and oversight activities, including creating and implementing controls to ensure data accuracy, documentation of processes, development of appropriate tests, and resolution of issues.
  • Serve as a key change agent in building/adopting best practices for continuous improvement of the control environment.

Posting End Date: 

26 Dec 2024

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.


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