Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accounting Associate.

This role is for skilled professionals with experience in public accounting. The candidate would be providing support in financial accounting domain to multiple lines of business & control functions and would be communicating frequently with mid to senior level stakeholders throughout the organization. The candidate would be expected to perform varied accounting functions, incl. reconciliations of associated ledger accounts and preparing workpapers used in presentation of financial statements and reports.

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

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ months of 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

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 6+ months of experience in Finance & Accounting Significant experience in accounting, analytics, financial reporting, accounting reporting or risk reporting
• 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 skill
• Understanding of control and risk environments related to processes
• continuous improvement of the control environment