Corporate Accountant, Specialist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

• $80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years' related business experience, preferably in financial accounting.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent training; finance or accounting degree preferred.
  • CPA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Execute all corporate accounting close activities for assigned areas.
  • Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and manage journal entries.
  • Analyze domestic and international business operations for accurate financial recording.
  • Identify and resolve complex accounting issues independently.
  • Design and implement internal control procedures to prevent errors.
  • Prepare monthly reports for senior management and regulators, supporting external audits.
  • Coach and train temporary staff for timely task completion.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional partnerships.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement in high-impact projects that influence business decisions.
Full Job Description
This is a high-impact accounting role that sits at the center of Vanguard's financial reporting ecosystem. You'll own key aspects of the general ledger and partner closely with FP&A, Corporate Financial Reporting, and global business partners to ensure financial results are accurate, compliant, and used to support critical business decisions, regulatory reporting, and strategic investments.

Responsibilities:
• Executes all corporate accounting close activities for assigned functional areas. Prepares monthly general ledger account reconciliations and reviews, approves, and posts journal entries. Reviews team's work for accuracy and compliance.
• Responsible for processes around analysis of domestic and international business operations and obligations to ensure accurate recording of financial position. Assists in the preparation and communication of monthly financial results to management.
• Identifies issues independently. Leads efforts to research issues, develop recommendations, resolve complex issues, and implement changes.
• Designs, recommends, and implements internal control procedures that ensure proper recording and reporting of financial position and prevent significant errors in accounting records.
• Prepares and produces monthly reports required by the senior management and regulators. Support external auditors during annual audit.
• Coaches and provides training to temporary administrators to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years' related business experience. Financial accounting experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Finance or Accounting degree preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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