Accountant

AccountantCalling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv. We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.About your role:As an Accountant at Fiserv in Hagerstown, MD, you will support the accuracy and integrity of our financial records for merchant acquiring activities. You will prepare and post journal entries, complete balance sheet account reconciliations, and support the monthly close. You will work closely with finance and operational partners to ensure compliant, reliable financial information that supports informed decision-making.What you'll do:Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries and batches to support daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activity.Gather, review, and verify supporting documentation and financial schedules for each journal entry to ensure completeness and accuracy.Perform balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned accounts, including settlement, merchant acquiring, and other general ledger accounts.Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances by researching underlying transactions and working with operational partners as needed.Assist with the monthly close process by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and meeting internal timelines and deadlines.Maintain documentation to support internal control requirements and assist with internal and external audit requests.Collaborate with other accounting and operational team members to improve processes, standardize procedures, and enhance data quality.Responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary.Experience you'll need to have:3+ years of experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close processes in a corporate or public accounting environment.Experience using Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic macros) to analyze and reconcile financial data.Experience interpreting and applying accounting principles to prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts.Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience.Experience that would be great to have:Experience with accounting for banking, payments, or merchant acquiring activities.Experience preparing and maintaining documentation to support internal controls or audit requests.Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for journal entry posting, account inquiry, and reporting.Experience with balance sheet and account reconciliations and settlements.How you'll work:This role is on-site Monday through Friday at our Hagerstown, MD facility. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment.Sponsorship:You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.Benefits at Fiserv:Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.Paid holidays and generous time away policies.No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.Living Proof program to recognize your peers' extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave.Salary Range:$48,000.00-$65,000.00These pay ranges apply to employees in Maryland. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ. Certain Positions are Commissions eligible.It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:Apply using your legal nameComplete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. 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