Job Specifications
Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.
Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.
Job Overview
Position Schedule:Full-Time
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 03-Oct-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Overview:
Finance is seeking a Senior Analyst to support the Accounting Department in a variety of controllership capabilities including accounting, reporting, strategic analysis, and strategic analysis. We are responsible for recording, analyzing, and reporting the firm's current financial and operating performance. We maintain control over the integrity of the firm's results while delivering business insights to support key decision making. We also maintain ownership for researching, establishing and upholding the accounting policies of the firm. Reoccurring responsibilities for this role include supporting the monthly close cycle, financial reporting, setting policies, research, analysis, as well as other project-based work. In addition, this role will support our multi-year finance transformation journey including adoption of leading cloud-based technology solutions.
What You'll Do:
Record, report, analyze and effectively communicate the firm's financial and operational results
Execute monthly financial close responsibilities, including reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts, variance documentation, and performing internal controls.
Perform detailed reviews of work performed by others.
Research and implement technical accounting policy
Develop and perform complex analysis and modeling
Build, maintain, and leverage relationships to gather critical information and influence key decisions involving frequent communication and coordination with stakeholders both within and outside the organization.
Apply new perspectives to solve complex problems.
Proactively identify efficiencies and control improvements, propose solutions to key stakeholders, and drive implementation of solutions.
Understand financial concepts and analyze financial data.
Participate in and/or lead cross functional teams responsible for implementing finance business objectives and projects.
Lead or support system design, documentation, testing, and implementation to ensure functional business area requirements are met.
Train new Finance associates within the department, as well as key business partners within and outside the division.
Knowledge of intermediate to complex accounting principles and their application.
Ability to prepare internal financial statements, interpret results and prepare other information to meet regulatory requirements.
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page .
Hiring Minimum: $84100
Hiring Maximum: $143100
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Skills/Requirements
What Experience You Need:
Bachelor's degree in related field
7+ years of relevant work experience
Self-starter who delivers timely and accurate results, makes effective decisions, and generates innovative solutions.
Strong problem-solving acumen, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to overcome challenges.
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement in processes and implement solutions.
Experience with General ledger, ERP and chart of accounts
Researching, recommending a position on, and implementation of accounting policies
Ability to identify critical tasks, sequence work, prioritize, identify dependencies and decisions needed to achieve an end deliverable.
Works efficiently both independently and in a team environment.
Communicates complex ideas effectively to team members and business partners using verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Experience with data analysis software and advanced Microsoft Excel, Wo
About the Company
Edward Jones is a leading North American financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm's more than 20,000 financial advisors throughout North America serve more than 9 million clients with a total of $2.2 trillion in client assets under care as of December 31, 2024. Edward Jones' purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm's approximately 54,000 associates ...
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