Senior Accountant at Fidelity Investments

Job Description
Senior Accountant
You are organized and view things analytically with the proper attention to detail. You value making sure accounting transactions and financial results are reported correctly and communicated well. You demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, and an eagerness to learn and are a team player who takes initiative and works constructively with others to achieve team goals.
The Expertise We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA and/or advanced degree preferred
• 3-4 years’ relevant experience
• Strong foundation in accounting principles, practices and internal controls

The Skills You Bring

• You have a strong sense of accountability and ownership in your work.
• You are focused on details while maintaining a broad view of business objectives.
• You have the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines.
• You quickly grasp complex organizational/ownership structures.
• You are a highly motivated, flexible, quality focused, team player with strong organizational skills.
• You have the ability to solve problems independently or as part of a team.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills that create and maintain constructive relationships with business partners.
• You have knowledge of how financial systems and multi-dimensional reporting tools work (i.e., Oracle and Essbase) and are highly proficient in Excel.

The Value You Deliver

• Actively participate in monthly accounting close.
• Prepare recurring and one-time journal entries with proper and adequate support.
• Work with others (i.e. respective finance/accounting departments) to prepare account reconciliations.
• Assist in the timely, accurate and complete preparation of financial reporting.
• Assist in the compilation of financial commentary on monthly results.
• Prepare, reconcile and communicate accounting information.
• Participate in the development and completion of special projects as assigned.
• Assist in annual audit process with external auditors, including the preparation of audit schedules.
• Perform technical accounting research.
• Keep abreast of the business, introduction of new products, industry trends, and the impact of accounting issues on the business.