Manager – Accounting

About the role

A member of the Corporate Controller’s Department, Revenue Accounting is responsible for the financial books and records of Charles Schwab Corporation, and related subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the financial accounting books and records of the parent company and various subsidiaries
• Prepares and records monthly and quarterly journal entries
• Produces accurate and timely management reporting
• Works closely with business partners in Controllers, business unit operations, and various other internal organizations to ensure timely and accurate recording of business transactions and reconciliation of accounts
• Analyzes general ledger and sub-ledger account activity
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts and prepares related documentation
• Performs research to support business partner, auditor and/or regulator inquiries
• Develops and maintains excellent process documentation
• Supports annual external audit and other regulatory requirements
• Executes internal controls to ensure a SOX compliant control environment
• Assists with special projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related accounting experience
• Broker-dealer balance sheet and revenue accounting experience preferred
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance, CPA a plus
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Current working experience with Forge systems and processes
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Familiar with the capabilities of large-company enterprise reporting systems
• PeopleSoft Financials experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Efficient time management skills to ensure compliance with established deadlines
• Ability to identify issues and seek resolutions
• Proactive, results-oriented operating style
• Strong communication and collaborating skills, articulates views in a clear and concise manner
• Strong interpersonal and management skill with the ability to build cross-organizational relationships
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Public company experience a plus
• Financial services industry experience a plus