Accounting Manager
Company: EDWARD JONES
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
At Edward Jones, we help clients achieve their serious,
long-term financial goals by understanding their needs and
implementing tailored solutions. To ensure a personal client
experience, we have located our 15,000+ branch offices where our
more than 7 million clients live and work.
In a typical branch office, a financial advisor meets with clients
and receives branch office support, so they can focus on building
deep relationships with clients. Headquarters associates in St.
Louis, Tempe and Mississauga provide support and expertise to help
U.S. and Canada branch teams deliver an ideal client experience. We
continue to grow to meet the needs of long-term individual
investors.The External Reporting/Accounting Policy team provides
regulators and the Partnership with high-quality reporting,
accounting and technical expertise for compliance and provides
guidance to assist business partners make informed business
decisions. The Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for
technical accounting research and analysis, including leading the
Partnership's compliance with the SEC's proposed Environmental,
Social and Governance ("ESG") external reporting regulations.
Additionally, the Accounting Manager will assist with the
management and evaluation of the Partnership's contracts to ensure
complete and accurate accounting treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional
stakeholders to establish complete and accurate data, defined
processes and controls and disclosures for compliance with the
proposed SEC ESG rulesDraft accounting memos, primarily for ESG,
that summarize relevant facts, accounting guidance, key business
considerations and impacts and technical accounting
conclusionsAssist with the enhancement of the Partnership's
processes for the review and analysis of contracts to conclude on
the accurate accounting treatment for leases, fixed assets, expense
recognition, capitalization of software and cloud computing costs,
revenue recognition, etc. Help track the status of firm projects
and evaluate contracts to ensure accurate and timely accounting for
costsEfficiently and effectively communicate accounting guidance
and treatment to stakeholders at all levelsMay assist with research
and evaluation of GAAP accounting implications for new business
strategies and new SEC reporting rules and regulationsOccasionally
consult with departments within Finance to help support the
accurate interpretation and application of the Partnership's
accounting policy
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting6+
years of experience, preferably in public accounting CPA
requiredProficient knowledge of GAAP, SEC Reporting and internal
controls (SOX)Advanced verbal and written communication skills,
including the ability to articulate complex accounting
mattersStrong investigative, analytical and problem-solving
skillsAbility to work in teams and independentlyExcellent
organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple
responsibilities simultaneously Attentive to detailProficient in
Microsoft Office
- 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2022, published Fortune
July 2022, Great Places to Work - data as of March 2022.
Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
- Edward Jones was recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for
Millennials by Great Places to Work - and Fortune - magazine. The
privately held firm ranked No. 2 overall, in its fourth appearance
on the list.2022 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women, published
September 2022, research by Great Places to Work -, data as of
August 2021. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the
rating.
Edward Jones has been named to the
2022 Best Workplaces for Women list by Great Places to Work - and
Fortune - magazine, ranking No. 45.2022 Fortune's 100 Best
Companies to Work For, published April 2022, research by Great
Place to Work -, data as of August 2021. Compensation provided for
using, not obtaining, the rating.
For the 23rd time, Edward Jones has
earned a spot on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For -
ranking by Great Places to Work - and Fortune - magazine. Edward
Jones ranked No. 35 on the prestigious 2022 list.2022 Best Places
to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality, Great Place to Work - in partnership
with Human Rights Campaign Foundation, published Equity Magazine
January 2022, data as of July 2021. Compensation provided for
using, not obtaining, the rating.
Edward Jones scored 100 percent on
the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality
Index (CEI) the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report
measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+
workplace equality. The ranking designated Jones as one of the best
places to work for LGBTQ+Equality.Edward Jones does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy,
veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited
by applicable law.At Edward Jones, we value and respect our
associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual
efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career,
financial security and well-being. to learn more about our total
compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically
includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for
this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on
skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a
potential new associate:
Salary: $76798 - $130764
Category: Headquarters
Keywords: EDWARD JONES, Carol Stream , Accounting Manager, Executive , Carol Stream, Illinois
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