Wells Fargo

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the HR Accounting Team. The team provides accounting support enterprise-wide for HR related processes ensuring all major financial accounting procedures and controls are functioning at the highest level for the integrity and reliability of financial data.

The Senior Financial Accountant will join the HR Accounting Team which supports the HR line of business. This includes accounting for:

• Salaries and related taxes
• Discretionary Bonus Plans
• Deferred Compensation and the related hedge
• Long Term Cash Awards
• Healthcare
• 401K
• Pensions
• Other Benefits

In this role, you will:

• Act as lead Consultant for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and other control functions
• Provide technical expertise regarding accounting issues, regulatory information and research
• Provide technical assistance on major transactions and product development
• Provide data for preparing and reviewing financial and regulatory reports
• Communicate practices and procedures for proper financial control
• Articulate the impact of policy changes to management within business group or enterprise
• Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with the company's internal controls policies
• Apply extensive specialized knowledge and act as internal consultant
• Lead implementation of complex projects and initiatives impacting one or more lines of business
• Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and may support implementation of key risk initiatives
• Communicate and provide consultation regularly with more experienced stakeholders throughout the enterprise

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ 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

Desired Qualifications:

• A BS/BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of GL systems, GAAP and accounting control policies
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• Familiarity with accounting processes related to incentive compensation plans
• Experience with Controllers Web tools including IRIS web and Eagle Web
• Experience with the governance and oversight/COSO.
• Experience querying and creating ad hoc reporting results using Essbase databases.
• Experience with Alteryx, Power BI and Generative Artificial Intelligence

Job Expectations:

• Help oversee the month-end close process.
• Help manage team's overall process and controls to ensure compliance with accounting and reporting policies and documentation requirements, including US GAAP and all relevant WF policies.
• Assist with any SEC, Regulatory and management reporting.
• Collaborate with HR business partners, Finance, Legal, Compliance and 3rd party service providers to ensure accurate and complete financial results.
• Help provide day-to-day accounting/regulatory support including the resolution of issues.
• Participate and lead various ad hoc finance related projects.
• Lead efforts to re-engineer legacy manual processes and reducing end user computer tools (EUCT) and manual journal entries.
• Assist in maintaining and ensuring an effective system of internal control.
• Assist with internal and external audits and in regulatory examinations.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvement.
• Position will require hybrid onsite presence in the location listed 3 days per week.

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$84,000.00 - $149,400.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

15 Jun 2025

• Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.