Accountant
What does an Accountant do?
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing daily operational accounting tasks, monthly journal entries for posting to the general ledger along with monthly general ledger account reconciliations. Analyze, verify, and record financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner. Ensure documentation of reconciliation and journal entry procedures are maintained as changes occurs. Assist in the monthly financial close process. Make recommendations for continual and proactive process improvement. Identify potential control weaknesses and suggest solutions to strengthen controls. Function as a liaison between Accounting and Operations. Participate in cross-functional projects as subject matter expert to support business, regulatory, and other operational changes. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills capable of thriving in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
As an Accountant, you will:
• Prepare journal entries and batches as part of daily, weekly, and monthly close reviews.
• Prepare, obtain, and review supporting documentation and financial schedules for completeness and accuracy that uphold each journal entry
• Ensure appropriate and accurate revenue recognition through reviewing contracts with customers and preparing monthly revenue trend and variance analysis reports
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on accounts including - but not limited to – accounts receivable, deferred costs, accounts payable, deferred revenue, and others
• Work closely with other departments to ensure compliance with GAAP and Fiserv policies
• Maintain SOX internal control procedures and documentation
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Learn responsibilities of others within the accounting team
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting, and other projects as assigned
Basic Qualifications for Consideration:
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or equivalent business degree
Preferred Qualifications for Consideration:
• SAP experience and/or advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Balance sheet reconciliation experience
• CPA is a plus
This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California or New York.
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).
Fiserv is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and it is the Company’s policy to make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability (as long as the individual is able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), and any other characteristic protected by Law.