Overview

Making a decision to return to work can be exciting and scary all at the same time. We get it 100% - many of us at reacHIRE are returners, too!! And, we believe meaningful relationships formed along the way back to work should be built on communication and trust. Which is why our team of Program Managers are here to listen to your unique story and help you take the best next steps toward your next opportunity. We are excited to partner with Fidelity Investments for a 6-month return-to-work program starting in May 2024.

If you are a professional returning to work after a 2 year career break or worked in part time or independent contractor roles, this could be the perfect opportunity! reacHIRE is invested in helping professionals return with confidence; providing the resources and support needed via Program Managers who will help guide and navigate the entire process alongside you. 

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting amazing Returners, so please don’t hesitate to apply - we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Summary: 

This position within Corporate Accounting performs accounting functions, ranging in complexity, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, controls, and procedures which includes accrual recognition, foreign currency accounting, balance sheet account reconciliation, variance analysis, financial statement preparation, regulatory reporting, and journal entry processing, in multiple bases of accounting. The position participates in moderately complex accounting projects providing technical expertise and judgment.

What You’ll Contribute Day-to-Day:

• Prepares accurate and timely journal entries for moderately complex areas to ensure accounts are properly reconciled and recorded.
• Performs detailed research on account fluctuations to provide explanations for changes.
• Completes timely account reconciliations to identify variances between supporting schedules and the general ledger and performs detailed research to resolve variances in accordance with Company policy/best practices.
• Reviews business results to gain an understanding of the business.
• Participates in and/or documents evaluations of less complex internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identifies issues and communicates to manager.
• Provides support to internal groups, such as the Financial Controls Program and Internal Audit.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance processes and/or make them more efficient.
• Participates in driving process improvement initiatives.
• Prepares supporting documentation to support internal and external audits.
• Prepares internal and external financial reports for more complex business units or legal entities.
• Reconciles reports to the general ledger to ensure data is complete and accurate.
• Analyzes and documents balance sheet or income statement fluctuations.
• Drafts financial statements and footnotes. Presents results to peers, business partners and others.
• Demonstrates clear and concise written and oral communication skills via email and preparing internal documentation (e.g., related party memos) and in meetings with business partners.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity by asking questions about their role and responsibilities.
• Participates on strategic initiative team and is responsible for completing initiative work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of published accounting policies/procedures and local accounting standards. Identifies and/or performs research of technical accounting transactions and events.

Qualifications

Skills Required:

• Accounting: Identifies, measures, and communicates economic information to the management of the organization, to enable them to make informed decisions.
• Finance and Accounting Trends: Keeps abreast with trends, developments, and technologies within the field of finance and accounting, both locally and internationally. Understands the impact of these on the organization. Incorporates relevant trends to ensure the organization's relevancy and competitiveness.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Delivers accurate and timely financial reports. Could include analysis of month-end, quarterly and year-end close, and statutory reports.
• General Ledger: Maintains the record-keeping system for the organization's financial data, with debit and credit account records. Ensures the general ledger provides a record of each financial transaction that takes place during the life of an operating company.
• Internal Controls: Develops policies, procedures, and processes to safeguard the organization's assets and prevent fraudulent behavior.
• Reconciliation: Compares the organization's financial records against monthly statements from external sources (e.g., banks) to make sure they match up. Detects errors, discrepancies, or fraud.

Transferable Skills: 

• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Analytical Reasoning: Uses logic to figure out problems by breaking down the information into manageable components, in a step-by-step approach. Examines data to understand issues, assesses consequences of different courses of action, and proposes solutions.
• Effective Communication: Presents with excellent verbal and written skills. Shares relevant knowledge and information and listens to understand others.
• Industry Insight: Awareness of current trends, research, regulatory policies, and the latest news within an industry. Understands and keeps up to date on local, national, and international policies, and trends that affect the organization. Applies that knowledge to their line of work.
• Planning & Organizing: Sets clearly defined objectives. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed need and takes into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team’s performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones.
• Problem Solving: Leverages knowledge, previous experience, and skills to identify the crux of an issue and creates a workable solution to resolve problems. Understands verbal or numerical information and how to make reasoned decisions based on this analysis.

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

We believe that diversity in background and experience will foster an engaging work environment for our employees. We recognize the value that employees’ differences can contribute to the forward-thinking and strong future of our company. This ultimately enables us to deliver better outcomes and support for our associates and customers. As a Business Analyst, you will drive outstanding business initiatives that improve the long-term value of the Firm. People who are phenomenal cultural fits demonstrate curiosity to learn, step up and take the lead, take ownership of their projects, and thrive by sharing knowledge.

About reacHIRE

reacHIRE is changing the trajectory for individuals in the workplace by partnering with forward-thinking companies. reacHIRE believes a career break shouldn't be a career breaker. At the end of the program, you may be eligible for full-time or extended contracting work, but it is not guaranteed. Either way, you’ll become part of the reacHIRE team, join with a cohort of fellow Returners, and we will provide 360-degree support via Aurora, along with a dedicated Program Manager to ensure your success every step of your journey back to work!

Our return-to-work program participants come from all walks of life, and so do we. At reacHIRE, the sum of our individual differences, life experiences, and self-expression is what makes us great. Be you and reach higher!

Please note:

• reacHIRE will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments in order to complete the application or interview process. For assistance with your application please contact: Sarah White at swhite@reachire.com.
• reacHIRE is unable to sponsor program participants for the duration of our return-to-work programs.

What’s great about working at Fidelity Investments?

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associate for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.