Senior Accountant - Owned Assets

Job Description

Ameriprise Financial has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our growing team! This individual will contribute to the overall success of the team by ensuring ledgers and records are accurately accounted for and controlled. Your responsibilities will include oversight of accounting for investment portfolios, monthly and quarterly analysis, statutory reporting, and reconciliation of accounts within the SOX framework.

Responsibilities

• Perform investment accounting processes for a variety of transactions within PAM accounting system in accordance with GAAP, statutory, internal and external policies, procedures and authorizations.

• Prepare journal entries; review, analyze and resolve moderately complex issues in accounting transactions.

• Report preparation for inclusion in 10Q & 10K, statutory/regulatory filings and for distribution to various internal business partners.

• Perform reconciliations including the research and clearing of outstanding variances.

• Improve processes to ensure that integrity, control and optimal efficiency are established while minimizing financial risks. Participate in various process improvement initiatives and other projects that support the department goals.

• Participate in various process improvement initiatives and other projects that support the department goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• 3+ years of accounting experience

• General ledger and spreadsheet experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Solid understanding of financial instruments

• Strong technical skills including advanced Excel and some Access database knowledge

• Strong understanding of the end-to-end process flows, systems, controls and impacts across products and business lines they support.

• Experience with Workday general ledger accounting system

• Publicly-traded company experience

About Our Company

At Ameriprise Financial, we’re not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals – we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you’re motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.