Senior Accountant, Operational Accounting

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Job Title Senior Accountant, Operational Accounting What does a great Senior Accountant, Operational Accounting do? As a senior accountant supporting our Business Units, you 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.
What you will do: • 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 What you will need to have: • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or equivalent business degree • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite • Experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close or audit experience of those tasks What would be great to have: • SAP experience and/or advanced Microsoft Excel skills • Balance sheet reconciliation experience • Willingness and ability to use strong analytic skills to research and resolve accounting matters • Strong understanding and working knowledge of accounting theory and practice including GAAP • Ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of operational partners • Commitment to continuous process improvement This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, New York or Washington.
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