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Senior Accountant

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Senior Accountant

Boston, MA

Job Description:

Senior Accountant - Workplace Investing

The Role

The Senior Accountant on the Workplace Investing (WI) Accounting Team is a key team member responsible for performing accounting and financial reporting activities supporting the WI and Healthcare businesses. You will work with business and finance partners to ensure accuracy of financial results. You will also assist with improving control processes, accounting systems, and financial reporting. Your month-end close activities will include preparation and creation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and communicating financial results to management.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

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  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
  • 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, financial services preferred
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel & Word)
  • Experience with, or demonstrated ability to learn, complex financial systems and multi-dimensional reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, Free Form Planning, PowerBI)
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Meticulous while maintaining a broad view of business objectives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to perform major account/cost analysis and identify/interpret trends in financial results
  • Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to identify process improvements and recommend changes to policies and procedures
  • Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet reporting deadlines
  • Highly motivated, flexible, quality focused, great teammate

The Team

As a member of Fidelity's Corporate Accounting team, you play a key role for the company, protecting the firm's assets through our work in financial accounting, internal controls, financial transactions, and legal entity reporting.
The base salary range for this position is $64,000-$121,000 per year.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.

Certifications:

Category:

Accounting

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA; Jersey City, NJ, USA; Smithfield, RI, USA; Merrimack, NH, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2112289
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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