Senior Accountant 

Does playing a meaningful role in Backoffice services sound exciting to you? How about bringing your accounting and analytical skills to a global business that is committed to moving money for better? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Senior Accountant.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this unique role, you will be responsible to coordinate month end and year end closings, working on a set of accounts related to retail FX operations and bank reserve accounts and to supervise multiple sources (processors, banks, FX transactions) reconciliations done by the team, besides to work on process automation and new products projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensures timely completion of accounting close process responsibilities.
• Experience in FX market in Backoffice or accounting of banks and brokers will be a strong differential.
• Analyzes complex financial transactions and reports, determining accounting reserves, capitalizing of assets, and expense recognition, among other judgments.
• Reviews, verifies, and certifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting records.
• Prepares reconciliations, roll forwards, and clears reconciling items timely.
• Identifies opportunities to realize efficiencies and implements process improvements.
• Prepares income statement, balance sheets, and other financial statements,
• Provides financial reporting and analysis to management and business partners.
• Participates in and implements accounting projects, including for new systems, products, or accounting standard changes.
• May function as an accounting liaison and/or provide work direction to less experienced accounting staff.
• Assist with both internal and external financial as well as control audits.

Role Requirements

• 4-6 years financial accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• US GAAP/IFRS knowledge is required.
• Oracle, Excel, and other financial tool knowledge preferred.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Tools (emphasis on excel).
• Alteryx knowledge will be nice to have.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Brazil-specific benefits include:

• Medical (CarePlus) and dental (Privian) assistance: plans with no fixed contribution, with co-participation in consultations and exams

• Life insurance

• Food voucher

• Meal voucher

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

08-31-2024

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.