Discover. A brighter future.With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.Job Description:Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Ability to focus on several moderately complex business activities. Demonstrate subject matter expertise by advancing more technical concepts unique to role, problem-solving and analysis. Regularly engaged with business partners or auditors to facilitate understanding of transactions and activities. Assess the design and operating effectiveness of the control environment over the areas of responsibility. Requires moderate degree of judgement for the appropriate application of Corporate Policy, GAAP, Regulation or established framework. Regularly makes evaluations of facts and circumstances and is able to effectively communicate conclusions and recommendations for remediation or process improvements. Able to advance responsibilities and/or priorities largely independent of management oversight. Promote a risk-aware culture, ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes.Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.What You'll Do
- Completes accounting control activities, such as account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close review. Each requires gathering or reviewing the relevant supporting details from source reporting and/or business partners and taking action based on independent review. Demonstrate subject matter expertise and ability to apply independent judgment in decision-making to advance more technical components of own responsibilities. Role may also require routine review and/or approval of work completed by others.
- Performs monthly close routine in support of responsibilities within the team assigned. This may include representing team during meetings and completing specific financial reporting schedules or month-end variance analysis.
- Represents role and awareness of broader team functions in cross-functional teams to independently support the advancement of priorities in areas of responsibility, new business initiatives and/or resolution of production events, the scopes of which may evolve over time and be long-term in nature. Independently lead projects unique to role and engage business and technology partners as needed to support advancement and implementation.
- Provides financial reporting, audit, and compliance support by satisfying all requests timely and accurately with requested information.
- Manages the flow of wide scope of transactions impacting role through various internal and external systems as well as support related system testing efforts, trouble shooting and requirements gathering. Serve as primary contact to facilitate mapping of new transactions and ensure all such transactions are appropriately reflected to support accurate financial reporting.
- Independently identify and implement control improvements and process efficiencies relating to role, supporting automation and a stronger control environment.
Qualifications You'll Need The Basics- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related
- 2+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance or related field
- In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance or Banking or related
Bonus Points If You Have- 2+ years of experience in Banking or Payments, Financial or Regulatory Reporting, or related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Application Deadline:The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov-03-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:The base pay for this position generally ranges between $65,000.00 to $109,800.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
- STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
- Recognition Program
- Education Assistance
- Commuter Benefits
- Family Support Programs
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.What are you waiting for? Apply today!All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email ...@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.