AO Senior Accountant

AllianceBernstein • Nashville-Davidson, TN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Who You'll Work With

The Corporate Accounting team of AB is in search of an AO – Senior Accountant to join their U.S. Controller’s organization.

The candidate will report to the Director of Accounting and will be involved in the monthly close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, analysis and reporting. Additionally, this role works closely with Admin Services, Treasury, Tax, Financial Planning and Analysis, Legal, IT, other business units and International counterparts. The candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment while still ensuring accuracy and accountability across the team. You will play an integral role in maintaining existing standards, while also assisting in the development of a more efficient and streamlined group and process.

What You'll Do

Prepare and review monthly journal entries
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and analytics
Prepare and review P&L variance analysis and provide management w/ analytics
Perform consolidation adjustments for legal entities and select mutual funds
Provide quarterly disclosure support to Financial Reporting
Monitor the firms’ compliance with testing and control documentation requirements of SOX 404 from a Corporate Accounting perspective
Provide guidance and assistance to business units across the firm
Review existing processes and procedures with the objective of proposing and implementing improvements
Participate in or lead special projects

What We're Looking For

Ability to multitask, execute and follow-through to completion
Well-organized with the ability to prioritize
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, collaborative by nature
Proficient in MS Office w/ advanced Excel and Access (relational databases) knowledge
Ability to synthesize and distill large amounts of data
Ability to generate & implement new ideas
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
Strong client focus with the ability to respond timely
Can work independently
Excel super user
Access super user (relational database experience)
SmartStream G/L or similar ledger package
Cognos Reporting or similar tools
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting
CPA preferred
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with lease accounting (ASC 842)
Accrual accounting, Intercompany accounting or consolidation accounting
Multi-currency ledger
US GAAP vs IFRS

Location: Nashville, Tennessee USA

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

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