Senior Accountant

Fiserv•Milwaukee, WI

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv. We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv. Job Title Senior Accountant About your role: You will serve as a Senior Accountant on our business unit accounting team, focusing on accurate and timely recording, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions. You will prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, support the monthly financial close process, and help maintain strong internal controls. You will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Product, and Operations teams to provide insight, improve processes, and support business and regulatory changes. What you'll do: Analyze, verify, and record financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner Assist in the monthly financial close process, including preparing journal entries for posting to the general ledger along with monthly general ledger account reconciliations Perform tasks in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements to support a strong control environment Prepare reporting and analysis to support understanding of assigned balance sheet accounts Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting in support of assigned business units Complete detailed reconciliations of operational expenditures, cost of goods sold, and revenues Provide timely and accurate financial information to management and cross-functional partners Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries, including documentation requests and control walkthroughs Ensure that financial information is fairly presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies Maintain documentation of all relevant processes and procedures as changes occur Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned; responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary

Requirements

4+ years of accounting experience in a corporate, public accounting, or similar financial environment or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience.
Experience preparing journal entries, performing general ledger account reconciliations, and supporting a monthly financial close process
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, macros) and Word, with the ability to analyze and summarize financial data
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial statement presentation, and basic U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting concepts
Accounting experience using SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems
Experience with process improvement, standardization, and documentation of accounting procedures
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships, influence decision-making, and present financial information to non-financial audiences

Responsibilities

Analyze, verify, and record financial transactions in an accurate and timely manner
Assist in the monthly financial close process, including preparing journal entries for posting to the general ledger along with monthly general ledger account reconciliations
Perform tasks in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements to support a strong control environment
Prepare reporting and analysis to support understanding of assigned balance sheet accounts
Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting in support of assigned business units
Complete detailed reconciliations of operational expenditures, cost of goods sold, and revenues
Provide timely and accurate financial information to management and cross-functional partners
Support internal and external audit activities and inquiries, including documentation requests and control walkthroughs
Ensure that financial information is fairly presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies
Maintain documentation of all relevant processes and procedures as changes occur
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned; responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary

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.