Accountant I

Job Description

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

About the role

In this role you will be part of an exciting group, dedicated to the balancing and reconciling settlement activities for various business units. This role also requires a fair degree of interaction and networking with our business counterparts to trouble shoot any issues that may arise and/or assist in successfully navigating through the waters of constant change. Our team’s focus is on internal and operational controls for very large volumes of monetary activities and is committed to provide the best experience to our internal and external clients by encouraging positive culture, teamwork and simplifying processes.

We have a hybrid work environment in our Brown Deer office of 3 days in office and 2 days work from home.

About the team

Our team is committed to provide the best experience to our clients by encouraging positive corporate culture, teamwork and simplifying processes.

What you will be doing

• Utilizes internal and external settlement systems and data to prepare and complete balancing schedules and cash account Reconciliations
•  Utilizes settlement systems/data and bank-provided systems to prepare and record general ledger journal entries
• Monitors and/or processes payments and payment files in conjunction with settlement procedures and policies. Analyzes and researches variances; provides logical/concise explanations for variances and/or fluctuations in a timely
• Analyzes and researches variances; provides logical/concise explanations for variances and/or fluctuations in a timely manner and assists with variance resolution as needed.
• Works with internal and/or external clients and service providers to resolve out of balance conditions, fund movement errors and/or transaction processing inquiries
• Performs other related duties assigned as needed

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
• Knowledge of cash management, financial analysis, account reconciliation and balancing processes
• Knowledge of banking and transaction processing (i.e., ACH and wire processing) including concepts and principles –demonstrates industry and technical capability
• Ability to analyze data, explain results and demonstrates good business judgement
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with other accounting software packages (i.e., Oracle)
• Attention to detail, accuracy; ability to maintain confidentiality – demonstrates risk awareness and compliance
• Ability to multitask in an organized manner, adjust schedules and prioritize as needed to meet firm deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Communicates ideas both verbally and in written form effectively and in a professional manner
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, and when needed clients
• Takes initiative, is proactive and seeks opportunities to innovate
• Dedicated to continuous learning and self-development

What we offer you

•  A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
•  A competitive salary and benefits
• A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team
•  A fantastic range of benefits designed to help support your lifestyle and wellbeing
•  Varied and challenging work to help you grow your technical skillset

• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities - FIS is your final career step!

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other prote