Financial Accountant

As a Financial Accountant at Wells Fargo Capital Markets Middle Office, your role will involve supporting profit and loss functions in Hedge Fund Accounting (FASB ASC Topics 815). You will work closely with the front office business side to conduct quantitative hedging analysis and model bonds for new deals issued by the capital markets investment bank and treasury balance sheet operations. Your expertise in derivatives/hedge accounting rules will be crucial in managing daily/monthly accounting and derivatives accounting financial reports, along with providing input for internal/external management reporting. This role will expose you to fixed income securities, hedging for commodities and foreign currencies, and networking with various front office business lines. Key Responsibilities: - Provide consultation to more experienced leadership for financial accounting related matters - Perform complex activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, developing financial statements and regulatory reports - Gather and review financial data for financial and regulatory reports - Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various financial systems to ensure accuracy - Prepare and review account reconciliations and certifications - Analyze projects relating to financial accounting procedures, methods or systems - Perform ongoing financial control functions in accordance with internal controls policies - Provide functional advice and training to individuals - Provide support for compliance and risk management requirements - Collaborate and consult with stakeholders throughout the enterprise Qualifications Required: - 2+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting, or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: - Perform/oversee daily and monthly accounting activities to ensure appropriate treatment/elections for funding/investments/related derivatives/hedging activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and Dodd-Frank - Develop/implement/evaluate/monitor policies, procedures, reports, and controls; ensure adequate internal controls and mitigate risks - Review/analyze complex products and research/resolve in-depth trade issues with intangibles or unprecedented factors - Participate in Capital Markets Middle Office cross-functional planning and project management - Be SME individual contributor and team player for stakeholders Additional Company Details: Employees at Wells Fargo support the focus on building strong customer relationships while maintaining a risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture. The company emphasizes accountability for execution of all applicable risk programs and adherence to policies and procedures. Proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification, and escalation are key aspects of the risk management process. If you require a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, please visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo maintains a drug-free workplace. Third-party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo, and candidates are required to represent their own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.,