Financial Accountant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced fixed asset accountant to execute operational accounting procedures related to the firm's technology fixed assets and corporate properties construction accounting processes.

In this role, you will:

• Review and process fixed asset transactions for technology and corporate properties line of businesses according to GAAP and internal policy

• Act as a Consultant for fixed asset accounting related matters for lines of business and other control functions

• Provide technical expertise regarding accounting issues, regulatory information, and research

• Provide data for preparing and reviewing journal entries and other financial transactions

• Communicate practices and procedures for proper financial control functions in accordance with the company's internal controls policies

• Identify opportunities for improvements, efficient and effective controls over fixed asset accounting data in addition to projects focused on enhancing and simplifying operational accounting processes

• Provide work guidance or mentorship to other peers

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:

• Strong understanding of fixed asset accounting, GAAP and Tax

• Experience with international currency transactions and currency translation

• Experience with multiple entities, including cross entity activities

• Strong analytical thinking to solve complex problems, ability to understand details as well as the big picture and how they relate

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including Macros, Visual Basic (VBA), Pivot Tables, and Charts

• Strong technical skills in pulling, analyzing, and summarizing large amounts of data

• Experience in analyzing data using tools like SQL, Alteryx, and Power BI

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizations, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important

• Fixed Asset accounting.

Job Expectations:

• Work Hybrid schedule in one of the locations listed

• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process

Posting End Date: 

27 May 2025

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

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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 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.

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