Senior Accountant III - External Reporting

$81,750 - $139,194/Yr

Edward Jones - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

10,001+ employees

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The position at Edward Jones within the Canada Finance department offers a unique opportunity for individuals seeking a meaningful career with a focus on collaboration, autonomy, and professional growth. This full-time role emphasizes work-life balance and is ideal for those with external reporting experience, particularly from public or corporate accounting. The role involves preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, and presenting financial insights to influence strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Stay current on all new accounting developments relevant to the company, including producing technical memos as appropriate.
• Coordinate internal and year-end audits.
• Prepare customized executive-level management financial reports and review reporting prepared by other associates.
• Present financial reports and provide written analysis, as well as verbal presentations of firm financial information.
• Proactively identify efficiency/control improvements and propose solutions to relevant parties.
• Inform and educate other business areas about the financial impact of business decisions and recommend optimal solutions.
• Participate in and frequently lead cross-functional teams for implementing projects in support of business objectives.
• Take constructive action with little or no direction from others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Technical accounting research experience.
• Advanced financial analysis skills.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of accounting processes and financial statements.
• Ability to summarize complex financial information and communicate clearly to associates and leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree (MBA, MAcc/MAC, MSA) preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with PeopleSoft financials is a plus.
• IFRS experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Voluntary benefits (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to associates.
• Basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to associates.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Ten paid holidays and 15 days of vacation for new associates.
• Sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism.
• Eligibility for bonuses and profit sharing.
• Employee Assistance Program.