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Senior Accountant III - External Reporting

AT Edward Jones
Edward Jones

Senior Accountant III - External Reporting

St. Louis, MO

Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.

Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

Are you looking for real work life balance within a Fortune 500 Company? Do you aspire for leadership but need to hone your skills a bit more? Do you have external reporting experience, maybe from public accounting or corporate accounting? If so, keep reading to learn more about a unique opportunity at Edward Jones within our Canada Finance department.

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What You'll Do:

  • Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS
  • Stay current on all new accounting developments relevant to the company including producing technical memos as appropriate
  • Coordinate internal and year-end audits
  • Preparation (including concept development) of customized executive-level management financial reports; review and provide feedback on reporting prepared by other associates
  • Presentation of financial reports and written analysis as well as verbal presentation of firm financial information and financial insights
  • Proactively identify efficiency/control improvements with moderate to broad impact and visibility, propose solutions to relevant parties and drive implementation
  • Inform and educate other business areas as to the financial impact of business decision, as well as recommending an optimal or preferred solution to influence strategic direction
  • Participate in and frequently lead cross-functional teams responsible for implementing projects in support of division or firm-wide business objectives
  • Take constructive action with little or no direction from others

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

Hiring Minimum: $81750
Hiring Maximum: $139194

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Skills/Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 6+ years of relevant work experience
  • Technical accounting research experience
  • Advanced Financial analysis skills
  • Intermediate to advanced understanding of accounting processes and financial statements
  • Ability to summarize complex financial information and concepts and clearly communicate to associates and leadership up to the Executive Management level using verbal, written and presentation skills.

What Could Set you Apart:

  • Advanced degree (MBA, MAcc/MAC, MSA) preferred
  • CPA preferred
  • Experience with PeopleSoft financials is a plus
  • IFRS experience is a plus

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Awards & Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

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About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

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.

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Client-provided location(s): St. Louis, MO, USA
Job ID: Edward_Jones-20484_1265123444
Employment Type: Full Time

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
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement