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Fisher Investments

General Ledger Accountant

Plano, TX

Overview

The Corporate Accounting Team ("CAT") is an essential part of Corporate Finance at Fisher Investments. We keep the Fisher corporate group's accounting records up to date and in accordance with both international and domestic accounting standards. The accounting records provide important information for senior management and are also used to produce our financial statements, tax returns, and regulatory filings.

The Opportunity:

Our team leads the annual financial audits of every company in the corporate group, working with external financial statement auditors in eight countries (and counting!). We also support international expansion efforts with our banking, regulatory, and accounting expertise. Reporting to a Corporate Accounting Manager, you will build and use auditing techniques to help maintain complete and accurate accounting records. You will apply and further develop troubleshooting and risk awareness skills as you prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. You will contribute to on-time, accurate financial reporting by learning and applying knowledge of the financial regulatory environment.

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The Day-to-Day:

  • Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities
  • Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries, and support schedules
  • Create, analyze, and review corporate financial statements
  • Contribute to successful completion of annual financial audits
  • Prepare regulatory filings

Your Qualifications:

  • 2+ years general ledger or relevant accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • CPA or CPA eligible is preferred
  • Public accounting and/or audit experience preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Excel (can build and maintain complex spreadsheets)
  • Experience with accounting systems and technology

Why Fisher Investments:

We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:

  • 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
  • A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
  • 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays (17 days of PTO and 3 days of sick time for California employees)
  • Family Support programs including 8 weeks Paid Primary Caregiver leave, adoption assistance and back-up child care
  • $10,000 fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefit

FISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Client-provided location(s): Plano, TX, USA
Job ID: Fisher-2024-14140
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

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

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Happy Hours
    • Holiday Events
    • Casual Dress
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

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

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

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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