Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Denver, Colorado

Are you ready to work with an international organization committed to making financial services accessible to people everywhere? Are you looking to join a global financial company that encourages and embraces an inclusive workplace?  Join Western Union as a Senior Accountant!

Role Responsibilities

• Prepares various stand-alone financial statements and regulatory filings according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state specific requirements.
• Responds to the company’s licensing and examination financial requests.
• Communicates with various regulatory agencies regarding required filings and related issues.
• Prepares, analyzes, and monitors monthly and quarterly regulatory reporting schedules.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Responsible for analyzing complex balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP and Western Union accounting policies.
• Works with business partners to analyze, monitor, interpret and resolve new and proposed regulatory reporting issues.
• Designs and develops ad hoc reporting.
• Assists with special projects as they arise and actively participates in initiating and implementing process improvements

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or equivalent progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced system skills including MS Excel, Word, and Power Query.
• Solid data mining skills, Alteryx and MS Power Suite a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, highly effective planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to effectively set priorities, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and produce quality work while dealing with interruptions.
• Ability to interpret state and federal money transmission laws and apply statutes and regulations to daily business activities.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.
Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/

Salary
The salary range is $57,000-90,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Benefits
You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/) . Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States-specific benefits include:
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Flexible Time Off
• Family First Program
• Parental Leave

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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