Financial Accounting Associate

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accounting Associate.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide support for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and control functions.
• Review basic activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, financial statements and regulatory reports.
• Gather financial data for financial and regulatory reports.
• Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various financial systems to ensure accuracy.
• Receive direction from managers and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of financial control functions in accordance with the company’s internal control policies.
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of GL systems and accounting control policies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding of control and risk environments related to processes.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with data analytic tools (such as Essbase, Access and/or SQL).
• Ability to manage effectively in a matrixed organization.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience using mortgage systems to include one or more of the following: Black Knight-MSP/Fidelity, SHAW, Oracle Essbase, and Oracle General Ledger (GL).
• Direct mortgage experience with HFS/HFI portfolios preferred.

Job Expectations

• Qualified CA/CFA/ICWA/MBA-Finance with strong experience in Finance & Accounting.
• Significant experience in accounting, analytics, financial reporting, accounting reporting or risk reporting.