What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Accountant position at FMR LLC?
Job Description: The Role You like numbers, you’re organized, and you pay attention to detail. You value being a member of a larger team and helping the team succeed in its goals. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and exhibit relationship building skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate flexibility will be critical. This position will have an opportunity to be involved with projects of varying scope and complexity. The Expertise and Skills You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with heavy accounting emphasis At least 2 years of experience in Accounting or Finance, preferably in the financial services industry Public accounting and/or private equity experience are a plus You have strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently in today’s “hybrid” work environment and adhere to established deadlines You have strong PC and financial software skills with emphasis on Excel, Essbase and Oracle applications You have excellent oral, written, and presentation skills You take pride in having attention to detail and accuracy of assigned responsibilities You have strong relationship building and interpersonal skills You are able to work well in a fast paced, team environment and across a complex organization The Team As a member of the Asset Management Accounting and Controllership Team this individual will act both independently and as part of a work-team to support the broader organizations. This person will be relied upon to assist the team with various tasks to ensure there are proper controls in place for a wide variety of processes. This position will have an opportunity to interact directly with various business partners throughout Fidelity as well as the firm’s external auditors. Being part of the larger team, the role will focus on the following: Ownership of assigned journal entries, accounting reconciliations and management reporting packages Ad-hoc analysis, reporting and projects Maintaining data hierarchies related to our legal entities Collaboration with business partners to ensure accurate reporting Ownership of assigned processes and controls documentation Processing wire transactions Attending various meetings and documenting discussions Documenting intercompany and related party transactions Updates and maintenance of financial aspects of intercompany agreements and responsible for centralized storage of the agreements Internal and external audit support Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position Certifications: Category: Accounting Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation please contact the following: For roles based in the US: Contact the HR Leave of Absence/Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 For roles based in Ireland: Contact AccommodationsIreland@fmr.com For roles based in Germany: Contact Accommodationsgermany@fmr.com Fidelity Privacy Policy
