Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting

Western Union Co•Denver, CO

67d•$90,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to make a global impact by preparing financial statements for SEC and regulatory filings? Are you a process-oriented and proactive professional who excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Does joining a global company that invests in its people and builds their capabilities to adapt, develop, and innovate sound interesting to you? Then it is time to join Western Union as a Senior SEC Reporting Analyst. Western Union powers your pursuit. In this role, you will prepare various standalone financial statements for SEC and regulatory filings, according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), perform technical accounting research, and prepare related memos and analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
2 to 5 years' experience in public accounting (audit/advisory for public companies) or equivalent SEC financial reporting experience
Strong knowledge of financial systems, preferably with Oracle
Advanced system skills, including MS Excel and Word
Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership ability
Attention to detail and highly effective planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills, including ability to influence others and work effectively across geographies and functions in a matrix organization as well as to clearly and concisely present findings at all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise judgment in fast paced and changing environment
Ability to effectively set priorities, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and produce quality work while dealing with interruptions

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Experience working with multiple departments and multiple management levels
HFM experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage portions of the SEC filings on the Form 10K and 10Q
Prepare and analyze month end reporting schedules
Analyze complex balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP and Western Union accounting policies
Work with business partners to analyze and resolve financial reporting issues
Design and develop ad hoc reporting
Participate in the most complex accounting projects, such as system implementations, purchase accounting, etc.
Provide leadership in initiating and implementing process improvements
Research complex technical accounting issues and write technical memos, including conclusions on accounting positions
Mentor and assist with training other Accountants and Specialists