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Associate Accountant

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Associate Accountant

North Smithfield, RI

Job Description:

The Role

You like numbers, you're organized, and you pay attention to detail. You value being a member of a larger team and helping the team succeed in its goals.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and exhibit relationship building skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate flexibility will be critical. This position will have an opportunity to be involved with projects of varying scope and complexity.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with heavy accounting emphasis
  • At least 2 years of experience in Accounting or Finance, preferably in the financial services industry
  • Public accounting and/or private equity experience are a plus
  • You have strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently in today's "hybrid" work environment and adhere to established deadlines
  • You have strong PC and financial software skills with emphasis on Excel, Essbase and Oracle applications
  • You have excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
  • You take pride in having attention to detail and accuracy of assigned responsibilities
  • You have strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
  • You are able to work well in a fast paced, team environment and across a complex organization

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The Team

As a member of the Asset Management Accounting and Controllership Team this individual will act both independently and as part of a work-team to support the broader organizations. This person will be relied upon to assist the team with various tasks to ensure there are proper controls in place for a wide variety of processes. This position will have an opportunity to interact directly with various business partners throughout Fidelity as well as the firm's external auditors.

Being part of the larger team, the role will focus on the following:

  • Ownership of assigned journal entries, accounting reconciliations and management reporting packages
  • Ad-hoc analysis, reporting and projects
  • Maintaining data hierarchies related to our legal entities
  • Collaboration with business partners to ensure accurate reporting
  • Ownership of assigned processes and controls documentation
  • Processing wire transactions
  • Attending various meetings and documenting discussions
  • Documenting intercompany and related party transactions
  • Updates and maintenance of financial aspects of intercompany agreements and responsible for centralized storage of the agreements
  • Internal and external audit support

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position

Certifications:

Category:

Accounting
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.

Client-provided location(s): Smithfield, RI, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2107957
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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