Corporate Accountant, Specialist

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a high-impact accounting role that sits at the center of Vanguard’s financial reporting ecosystem. You'll own key aspects of the general ledger and partner closely with FP&A, Corporate Financial Reporting, and global business partners to ensure financial results are accurate, compliant, and used to support critical business decisions, regulatory reporting, and strategic investments.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ related business experience. Financial accounting experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes all corporate accounting close activities for assigned functional areas. Prepares monthly general ledger account reconciliations and reviews, approves, and posts journal entries. Reviews team's work for accuracy and compliance.
• Responsible for processes around analysis of domestic and international business operations and obligations to ensure accurate recording of financial position. Assists in the preparation and communication of monthly financial results to management.
• Identifies issues independently. Leads efforts to research issues, develop recommendations, resolve complex issues, and implement changes.
• Designs, recommends, and implements internal control procedures that ensure proper recording and reporting of financial position and prevent significant errors in accounting records.
• Prepares and produces monthly reports required by the senior management and regulators. Support external auditors during annual audit.
• Coaches and provides training to temporary administrators to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree