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Wells Fargo Senior Financial Accountant in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Capital Markets Reconciliation COE. This position is an oversight and support role for reconciliation activities, supporting fixed Income and equity trading as well as operational support for Foreign Exchange, Securities, and Accounting Operations. Ensuring data integrity of General Ledger and System of record GL and Stock Record will be a major focus.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide consultation to more experienced leadership for financial accounting related matters.

  • Perform complex activities associated with maintaining integrity with books and records, as well as general ledger and stock record accounts that impact financial statements and regulatory reports.

  • Gather and review financial data for financial and regulatory reports.

  • Prepare and review account reconciliations and operational processes for exception remediation, process improvement or enhanced controls.

  • Analyze projects relating to financial accounting procedures, methods or systems.

  • Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with internal controls policies

  • Provide functional advice and training to individuals.

  • Provide support for compliance and risk management requirements.

  • Collaborate and consult with stakeholders throughout the enterprise.

Required Qualifications, US:

  • 4 + years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Operations, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 4+ years reconciliation and exception remediation experience, particularly with automated reconciliation tools for both general ledger and stock record for fixed income and equity products.

  • Experience with Broadridge Suite of products (impact, BPS GPTM) and settlement clearing organizations (DTC, GSCC, NASD, FICC) in operations or reconciliation capacity.

  • Fixed income and equity product and associated accounting, settlement and corporate action knowledge.

  • Ability to take initiative, identify process improvement opportunities and implement change

  • Series 7 license.

Posting End Date:

11 Sep 2024

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Company: WELLS FARGO BANK

Req Number: R-393222-6

Updated: Thu Sep 12 03:20:46 UTC 2024

Location: WEST DES MOINES,Iowa

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