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Senior Accountant

Fiserv
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Aug 2024

About the role

Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.

We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

Job Title

Senior Accountant

What does a successful Senior Accountant do at Fiserv? 

You will assist with company-wide oversight and direction over internal financial policies and U.S. GAAP technical accounting and reporting matters for a publicly traded, Fortune 500 company. You will identify potential control weaknesses and suggest solutions to strengthen controls, and function as a liaison between Accounting and Operations. 

What you will do: 

  • Perform analysis and technical accounting research related to acquisitions, dispositions, revenue recognition, leasing activities, debt offerings, derivatives, stock-based compensation, segment reporting, cash flows and other financial accounting and reporting matters that may arise. 

  • Complete monthly journal entries, research and resolve reconciling items timely 

  • Analyze various financial reports and prepare variance analysis when needed. 

  • Participate in cross-functional projects as subject matter expert to support business, regulatory, and other operational changes. 

What you will need to have:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field 

  • 3+ years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of educational background, related work experience, and/or military experience 

  • 3+ years experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close or audit experience of those tasks

  • 3+ years experience with balance sheet reconciliation

What would be great to have: 

  • MBA Degree  

  • CPA License  

  • Automated accounting systems, such as SAP  

  • SAP experience and/or advanced Microsoft Excel skills

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This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Nevada, Rhode Island or Washington.

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

  • Apply using your legal name
  • Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

What you should know about us:

Fiserv is a global leader in payments and financial technology with more than 40,000 associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies™" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence. 

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Warning about fake job posts:

Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information.

Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate business email address. We will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone, and any interviews will be conducted in person or through a secure video call. We won’t ask you for sensitive information nor will we ask you to pay anything during the hiring proces

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