Senior Accountant at AllianceBernstein

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Accounting, Journal Entries, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, P&L Variance Analysis, Consolidation Adjustments, Financial Reporting, SOX 404 Compliance, Process Improvement, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, MS Office, Excel, Access, SmartStream G/L, Workday, Cognos Reporting

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Who You’ll Work With: The Corporate Accounting team is in search of a Senior Accountant to join the U.S. Controllers team. The candidate will report to a Corporate Accounting manager and will be involved in the monthly close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, analysis and reporting. Additionally, this role will work closely with Financial Planning and Analysis, IT, Treasury, and other business units and international counterparts. The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment while still ensuring accuracy and accountability. This role will play an integral part in maintaining existing standards, while also assisting in the development of a more efficient and streamlined group and process. What You’ll Do: Prepare and review monthly journal entries Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and analytics Prepare and review P&L variance analysis and provide management w/ analytics Perform consolidation adjustments for legal entities and select mutual funds Provide quarterly disclosure support to Financial Reporting related to joint ventures, lease accounting, and other areas Monitor the firms’ compliance with testing and control documentation requirements of SOX 404 from a Corporate Accounting perspective Review existing processes and procedures with the objective of proposing and implementing improvements Participate in special projects What We’re Looking For: Bachelors Degree in Accounting 3-5 Years of experience in general accounting. Ability to multitask, execute and follow-through to completion Well-organized with the ability to prioritize Strong communication and interpersonal skills, collaborative by nature Proficient in MS Office w/ advanced Excel and Access (relational databases) knowledge Ability to synthesize and distill large amounts of data Ability to generate & implement new ideas Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities Strong client focus with the ability to respond timely Can work independently Excel super user Access super user (relational database experience) SmartStream G/L, Workday, or similar ledger package Cognos Reporting or similar tools Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting CPA preferred Accrual accounting, Intercompany accounting or consolidation accounting Multi-currency ledger About AB We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria. Nashville, Tennessee We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 51 locations operating in 25 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria. Please be advised that AB does not solicit confidential information from job applicants during the screening process, nor extend job offers without the candidate participating in a series of interviews to be properly considered for an open role. If you receive requests for confidential information, outside of the formal interviewing process even if the person asserts that they represent AB, we encourage you not to reply.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will prepare and review monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L variance analysis. They will also perform consolidation adjustments and provide quarterly disclosure support to Financial Reporting.