Accountant

Ameriprise Financial is looking to add an Accountant to the team! The individual in this role will partner with the business to develop and implement accounting practices consistent with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other governing agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare journal entries dealing with more complex accounting functions.

• Review, analyze, and resolve accounting exceptions and reconciliation issues.

• Manage and revise complex spreadsheets, and update financial reports.  

• Follow specific and detailed accounting procedures, meeting tight deadlines.  

• Execute cash settlements while adhering to strict controls and deadlines.  

• Provide functional advice and training to business partners and less-experienced accountants. 

• Participate as a subject matter expert on business projects.  

• Participate in gathering requirements and in testing of new products.   

• Improve processes to ensure that integrity, control and optimal efficiency are established to minimize financial risks.  

• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives that support the department goals and service levels.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience or associate's degree or equivalent with 1-3 years of accounting experience

• Good understanding of financial instruments

• Ability to apply root cause analysis on medium to complex issues.

• Fluent in use of Microsoft Office programs - specifically Excel.

• Strong understanding of systems, controls, accounting knowledge and financials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree focus in Accounting or Finance or related field 

• Strong technical ability using the general ledger, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.  

• Experience with the Workday general ledger system.

About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and administration as of 2022. Our team of 20,000 people in more than 20 countries, advise and manage assets and income of more than 2 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $61,100- $82,500/ year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Job Family Group

Finance

Line of Business  

FIN Finance