Senior Accountant

We are looking to add a Senior Accountant to the corporate accounting close and consolidations team. The individual in this role will be responsible for ensuring that transactions are properly accounted for, recording journal entries, preparing and reviewing account reconciliations for general ledger accounts, and partnering with various business lines to develop and implement accounting practices in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accounting processes for a variety of transactions in accordance with GAAP internal and external policies, procedures and authorizations.

• Prepare journal entries dealing with more complex accounting functions including the month end close and consolidation process.

• Review, analyze, and resolve moderately complex issues in accounting transactions.

• Coordinate and prepares quarterly reports for inclusion in 10Q & 10K.

• Own balance sheet accounts.

• Research and clear outstanding reconciling transactions. Research may need to be done using various sources such as system reports or data generated from outside the department and company (i.e. external custodians).

• Provide oversight to reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts.

• Analytical review of monthly reconciliations, ensure appropriate controls, and resolve variances.

• Improve processes to ensure that integrity, control and optimal efficiency are established while minimizing financial risks.

• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives that support the department goals and service levels.

• Flexibility to work on ad-hoc projects as needed/requested

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

• 3 or more years of relevant accounting experience

• Proven ability to lead through change and implement identified process improvements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting degree

• CPA license, or working toward CPA license

• Experience with Workday or other ERP system

• Financial Services experience

• Understanding of the close and consolidation process

About Our Company

We're a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $69,900-$94,400/year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Job Family Group

Finance

Line of Business

FIN Finance