Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

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If you think Edward Jones is like every other large investment firm, think again. We are a leader in the financial-services industry, but we take a personal approach to business, an approach that starts with a face-to-face meeting between a financial advisor and client.We believe that building long-term relationships with our nearly 7 million clients is key to serving their needs. Whether it's in the United States or Canada, we're located in the communities where our clients live and work because that's the best way to get to know them and help reach their financial goals.Edward Jones is one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services firms. We currently serve nearly 7 million clients through our network of more than 11,000 branch offices. We are seeking highly motivated, results-oriented individuals as we continue to grow and meet the needs of the long-term individual investor. Our commitment to providing a workplace that both challenges us and rewards our associates has contributed to our inclusion in FORTUNE magazine’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For 2014” in America. The firm ranked No. 4 overall in its 15th appearance on the prestigious list. Edward Jones was the highest ranking financial-services firm. Department: Financial Reporting The Financial Reporting Department is responsible for the Firm's month-end close process, management reporting, financial statements, and ensuring that there are appropriate internal controls over financial reporting.Sr. AccountantThis unique position will play a key role in assisting our Firm with ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place to support our growing business environment, through working closely with business areas and Internal Audit, as well as involvement on key Firm and division projects and strategies.  This role will also have involvement in supporting month-end close processes and management reporting. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX") efforts, which include being a liaison with Internal Audit and the business areas to ensure that the appropriate internal controls over financial reporting are in place and operating appropriately.  This includes responsibility for the SOX certification process, performing risk/process assessments, evaluating company level controls, assisting with control deficiency evaluations and remediation, and delivering SOX awareness training.    Build, maintain, and leverage relationships to gather critical information and influence key decisions.  This involves communication and coordination both within and outside the organization.Analyze, document, and monitor financial processes and controls related to the Firm's business cycles.  Proactively identify efficiencies and control improvements, propose solutions to key stakeholders, and drive implementation of solutions.  This will include heavy involvement on Firm/division projects and product launches.Involvement with recording, controlling, analyzing, and reporting the Firm's results of operations and/or financial condition.  This will include the communication of financial information to all levels of the organization.Demonstrate the ability to understand financial concepts and analyze financial data.  Inform and educate other business areas as to the financial impacts of potential business decisions they are responsible for making. Associate may participate in and/or lead cross functional teams responsible for implementing finance business objectives.