Financial Accountant

• About this role:

  Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accountant...

  In this role, you will:

• Serve as an accounting resource for the primary systems of record for multiple lines of business within Wells Fargo Commercial Real Estate ('CRE')
• Contribute to the Broker Dealer and Traded Products Accounting Team's oversight of the application of Wells Fargo's accounting policies and internal COSO control framework for both SEC and Regulatory filings
• Ensure our line of business transactions recorded on the primary systems of record are properly reflected in Wells Fargo's SEC and Regulatory filings
• Assist in the preparation and/or review of schedules used for various SEC and Regulatory reporting
• Review data from the general ledger and various financial systems to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Review line of business transactions for proper GAAP accounting conclusions
• Assist in preparation and/or review of certain accounting close cycle journal entries as well as various SEC and Regulatory reporting
• Required Qualifications:
• 6-10 years 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
• Required Qualifications, International:
• Experience in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting, Risk Reporting, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Desired Qualifications:
• CPA/ CMA/ MBA/CA
• Job Expectations:
• A CPA/CA/MBA/CMA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting
• Experience with financial reporting under regulatory, GAAP and/or SEC guidelines with demonstrated ability to apply such guidelines
• Experience with Alteryx
• SEC/Regulatory reporting
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting for loans, hedging and derivatives, transfers and sales, and consolidations
• Knowledge of commercial mortgage securitizations and capital markets activities
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to grasp complex business issues quickly, recommend solutions and drive for resolutions
• Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.