Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.Job OverviewPosition Schedule: Full-TimeTeam OverviewThe External Reporting/Accounting Policy team provides regulators and the Partnership with high-quality reporting, accounting and technical expertise for compliance and provides guidance to assist business partners in making informed business decisions. The External Reporting Senior Accountant II assists with the accurate and timely preparation of the firm's SEC filings and other external financial statements and developing and maintaining the firm's accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP. Key functions also include assisting with accounting consultations and managing the external auditor relationship.What You'll Do
Assist in the preparation of financial information and analysis for the SEC reporting process and other external financial statements
Help maintain the firm's accounting policy manual in accordance with US GAAP and assist with documenting the firm's accounting policies for new standards
Assist leader with basic consultations on accounting topics and contract review
Continuous evaluation of processes for improvement
Intermediate ability to understand financial results and use business acumen to inform reporting
Intermediate ability to understand technical SEC reporting and accounting standards and apply to the business
Assist with managing the external auditor relationship
Participate in cross functional teams responsible for implementing finance business objectives
Collaborate across Finance and other areas of the firm to help ensure reporting deadlines are met
At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate:Hiring Minimum: $70659Hiring Maximum: $116516Skills/RequirementsWhat Experience You'll Need
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Master's Degree preferred
3-5 years, preferably with Big 4 public accounting experience
CPA required
Intermediate knowledge of GAAP, SEC Reporting and internal controls (SOX)
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
Investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in teams and independently
Excellent organizational skills
Effective time management
Attentive to detail
Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.Awards & AccoladesAt Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward JonesCheck out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward JonesAbout UsJoin a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.1Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.#LI-HO