What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Fiserv?
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Job Title
Accountant
About Your Role
As an Accountant in our Alpharetta, GA office, you will support the general ledger and monthly close process for merchant profit centers. You will prepare and post journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and help analyze results to ensure accurate financial reporting. You will collaborate closely with senior accountants and cross-functional partners to resolve issues and continuously improve our close processes.
What You'll Do
You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.
Benefits At Fiserv
It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Thank You For Considering Employment With Fiserv. Please
Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact AskHR.US@fiserv.com. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility to your application status. Current associates who require a workplace accommodation should refer to Fiserv’s Disability Accommodation Policy for additional information.
Note To Agencies
Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.
Warning About Fake Job Posts
Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information. Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate Fiserv email address.
We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.
Job Title
Accountant
About Your Role
As an Accountant in our Alpharetta, GA office, you will support the general ledger and monthly close process for merchant profit centers. You will prepare and post journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and help analyze results to ensure accurate financial reporting. You will collaborate closely with senior accountants and cross-functional partners to resolve issues and continuously improve our close processes.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and post journal entries for the monthly close process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation and financial schedules.
- Analyze monthly trends and month-over-month variances to validate entries and identify accounting issues that require follow-up.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations across key accounts, including accrued receivables, deferred costs, accrued payables, and deferred revenue.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to obtain necessary information, clarify variances, and support compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal accounting policies.
- Support a recurring monthly calendar, including peak workload at the beginning of each month for prior-month close, followed by reconciliation and issue-resolution activities.
- Use Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and lookup functions) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools to compile, analyze, and report financial data.
- Contribute to process improvements that increase the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of close and reconciliation activities.
- Responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary.
- 3 years of experience in general ledger accounting in a corporate environment, including preparing and posting journal entries for month-end close or equivalent combination of education, related experience, and/or military experience.
- Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations (for example, accrued receivables, deferred costs, accrued payables, and deferred revenue) in an accounting or finance function.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP) to analyze, reconcile, and present financial data.
- Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (for example, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) or similar financial systems in an accounting context.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience.
- Experience with SAP, Frontier, or similar systems for reconciliations and reporting.
- Experience using data or reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
- Experience supporting merchant services, financial services, or other payments-related businesses.
- Prior experience supporting internal and/or external audits, including preparation of general ledger support, reconciliations, and audit documentation.
- Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional partners, including operations, revenue, and tax partners to resolve complex account variances.
- Progress toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure or similar professional accounting certification.
- This role is on-site Monday through Friday in Alpharetta, GA. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.
- This role may require extra hours the week of month end close.
- This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment.
You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.
Benefits At Fiserv
- Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
- Paid holidays and generous time away policies.
- No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
- Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.
- Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.
- Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
- Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.
- Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave.
It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Thank You For Considering Employment With Fiserv. Please
- Apply using your legal name
- Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact AskHR.US@fiserv.com. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility to your application status. Current associates who require a workplace accommodation should refer to Fiserv’s Disability Accommodation Policy for additional information.
Note To Agencies
Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.
Warning About Fake Job Posts
Please be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with Fiserv. Fraudulent job postings may be used by cyber criminals to target your personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information. Any communications from a Fiserv representative will come from a legitimate Fiserv email address.