What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Fisher Investments?
Overview
The Corporate Accounting Team (CAT) is an integral part of Corporate Finance at Fisher Investments, ensuring our accounting processes, controls, and reporting are executed accurately and efficiently in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable local standards.
The Opportunity:
As Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and collaborating across finance functions to ensure reliable financial information for decision-making. Alongside a growing team of accountants, you will also contribute to the success of our annual financial statement audits, regulatory financial filings, and international expansion efforts. You will report to CAT Management, who will identify a portfolio of work that seeks to maximize your positive impact and long-term development opportunities.
The Day-to-Day:
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:
The Corporate Accounting Team (CAT) is an integral part of Corporate Finance at Fisher Investments, ensuring our accounting processes, controls, and reporting are executed accurately and efficiently in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable local standards.
The Opportunity:
As Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and collaborating across finance functions to ensure reliable financial information for decision-making. Alongside a growing team of accountants, you will also contribute to the success of our annual financial statement audits, regulatory financial filings, and international expansion efforts. You will report to CAT Management, who will identify a portfolio of work that seeks to maximize your positive impact and long-term development opportunities.
The Day-to-Day:
- Own and execute ongoing accounting processes and month-end close activities within assigned areas, which may include intercompany accounting, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and other core accounting activities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses – identifying and resolving issues proactively
- Ensure accounting practices remain compliant with U.S. GAAP and applicable local standards
- Drive system and process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy
- Provide task-based feedback to preparers to foster ongoing improvement across accounting functions
- Partner with other finance teams (AP, AR, Revenue, FP&A, Tax, and Treasury) to optimize data flows, processes, and reporting
- Create and analyze financial statements
- Liaise with external financial statement auditors, coordinating audit deliverables and resolving queries to ensure successful completion of annual financial statement audits
- Research, analyze, review, prepare and/or support financial regulatory filings in accordance with applicable rules and regulations
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 5 years relevant work experience in public and/or corporate accounting; experience with a large public accounting firm and/or complex, multinational corporation preferred
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, comfort with audit standards and best practices, and experience working with sophisticated accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
- CPA or progress toward certification preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- $90,000 - $135,000 base salary per year in the state of WA. New hires should expect to start at the lower end of the range depending on experience
- Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
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
- Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care
- This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.
Salary : $90,000 - $135,000