Financial Accountant - Global Payroll

Financial Accountant

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accountant to lead the Global Payroll Accounting team through developing new processes, enhancing existing controls, and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll related transactions. In this role, you will :

• Act as lead Consultant for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and other control functions
• Provide technical expertise regarding accounting issues, regulatory information and research
• Provide technical assistance on major transactions and product development
• Perform ledger reconciliation, settlement and deposits of payroll payments
• Invoicing and funding of deductions, taxes, wires, GL expenses
• Provide data for preparing and reviewing financial and regulatory reports
• Communicate practices and procedures for proper financial control
• Articulate the impact of policy changes to management within business group or enterprise
• Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with the company's internal controls policies
• Apply extensive specialized knowledge and act as internal consultant
• Lead implementation of complex projects and initiatives impacting one or more lines of business
• Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported area and may support implementation of key risk initiatives
• Communicate and provide consultation regularly with more experienced stakeholders throughout the enterprise

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Position Location Options :

Must be based in one of the above locations or willing to relocate at your own expense. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

We Value Equal Opportunity :

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company.

They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada :

Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities :

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy :

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements :

Req Number : R-491339