Accountant

Fiserv•Hagerstown, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Accountant at Fiserv in Hagerstown, MD, you will support the accuracy and integrity of our financial records for merchant acquiring activities. You will prepare and post journal entries, complete balance sheet account reconciliations, and support the monthly close. You will work closely with finance and operational partners to ensure compliant, reliable financial information that supports informed decision-making.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close processes in a corporate or public accounting environment.
Experience using Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic macros) to analyze and reconcile financial data.
Experience interpreting and applying accounting principles to prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience.
Must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience with accounting for banking, payments, or merchant acquiring activities.
Experience preparing and maintaining documentation to support internal controls or audit requests.
Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for journal entry posting, account inquiry, and reporting.
Experience with balance sheet and account reconciliations and settlements.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries and batches to support daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activity.
Gather, review, and verify supporting documentation and financial schedules for each journal entry to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned accounts, including settlement, merchant acquiring, and other general ledger accounts.
Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances by researching underlying transactions and working with operational partners as needed.
Assist with the monthly close process by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and meeting internal timelines and deadlines.
Maintain documentation to support internal control requirements and assist with internal and external audit requests.
Collaborate with other accounting and operational team members to improve processes, standardize procedures, and enhance data quality.

Benefits

Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
Paid holidays and generous time away policies.
No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.
Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.
Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.
Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave.