Lead Accountant

Discover • Riverwoods, IL, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Discover Lead Accountant Riverwoods, Illinois Apply Now

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:

What You’ll Do

Apply specialized skill or expertise to determine appropriate application of GAAP, regulation or operational process.
Demonstrate ability to explain judgements to senior management, auditors and/or examiners.
Manage responsibilities independently, establishing direction, and prioritizing efforts.
Serve as subject matter expert on multiple and highly complex business activities.
Demonstrate broad perspective and critical thinking that is cross functional, extending beyond area(s) of responsibility.
Ability to get to the heart of an issue, demonstrating strategic thinking while leveraging technical expertise in formulating solutions.
Act in a consultative nature and make recommendations to advance initiatives, even if not in own area, while also demonstrating flexibility and open-mindedness in evaluating options.
Challenge the status quo by evaluating situations from multiple facets.
Develop relationships, expanding leadership influence to accomplish results through others.
Responsible for the design and operating effectiveness of the control environment within the area of responsibility.
Apply judgement for the appropriate application of Corporate Policy, GAAP, Regulation or established framework.
Able to lead discussions with senior management as well as external parties.
Demonstrates influence and decision-making across levels.
Demonstrate accountability and leadership in the advancement of priorities 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 manage and escalate risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You’ll Do

Completes accounting control activities, such as account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close 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.
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.
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.
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, finance, or related field
3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or related field
In Lieu of Education Experience 7+ years accounting or finance, or related experience

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Does this job require remaining in a stationary position, including but not limited to, primarily sitting and standing? Yes – primarily sitting at a desk and using a computer.
Does this job require the ability to move about inside or outside the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job? No.
Does this job require the ability to transport physical objects? If so, provide the weight of the heaviest object the job needs to transport without the aid of machinery or equipment or the weight equivalency with the aid of machinery or equipment. No.
Primarily, where is this job performed? Sitting at a desk either at the office or at home.
Does this job require the ability to operate equipment or machinery? Select all that apply. No.
Does this job require the ability to communicate verbally or in written form? Select all that apply. Yes - both.
Does the job require travel? No.
Does this role require testing or assessments to measure the ability to perform the job? N/A.

Bonus Points If You Have

Master's degree in business administration and management, accounting, or related field
2+ years of experience in banking, payments, financial or regulatory reporting, or related field

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.

Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Oct-20-2024. 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 $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. 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.

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
Recognition Program
Education Assistance
Family Support Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.

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 HireAccommodation@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.

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