Operational Accountant

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an Operational Accountant in Global Payments & Liquidity (GPL) as part of Enterprise Functions. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Perform operational accounting activities related to account transactions and maintenance
• Process and resolve assigned cases accurately, according to written procedures and within established timeframes
• Assist in reconciling general ledger accounts
• Complete daily risk control related processes, and procedures
• Research, investigate and document errors, items out of balance, and other work needing resolution
• Review and approve work of employees to ensure compliance, accuracy and alignment with procedures
• Complete additional tasks as requested by leadership for special projects or new tasks related to the line of business
• Answer internal and external questions by email and/or phone to resolve client operational needs
• Resolve client statements issues, resolve customer billing and fee setup issues, assist with revenue share schedule exception calculations, research out of balances related to payment processing, and research credit limit mismatches within the systems
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Assist in writing and updating operational procedures
• Coach and provide input to team members concerning errors, following procedures and improving accuracy

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of Operational Accounting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Accounts Payable/Receivables experience
• Revenue Auditing/Expense Auditing experience
• Understanding of reconciliation process
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong research experience
• Experience in WellsOne Commercial Card Product or other similar banking products
• Experience with Service View, TSYS and Hogan
• Ability to lead, train and coach junior employees
• Ability to manage risk
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities and/or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process.

Position Locations:

• 100 North Main Street - Winston Salem, NC
• 260 Charles Lindbergh - Salt Lake City, UT
• 2700 South Price Road - Chandler, AZ
• 801 Walnut Street - Des Moines, IA

Salary Range:

• Posted locations: $68,000.00 - $104,000.00 Annually

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Salary : $68,000 - $104,000