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About this role:

Wells Fargo Rail is seeking an Operational Accountant within our Wells Fargo Rail Corporation group. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com

In this role, you will:

• Perform moderately complex operational account activities related to maintaining ledger accounts and developing reports

• Provide operational accounting support for internal business groups or operations departments

• Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various systems to ensure accuracy

• Gather and review operational or financial data for regulatory reports

• Prepare and review account reconciliations and certifications

• Review operational accounting procedures, methods or systems

• Identify and resolve complex or unique issues

• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Operational Accounting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ Years of Accounts Payable experience

• 2+ Years of Oracle Financials experience

• Good understanding of General Ledger accounts and basic accounting

• 2+ Years of experience handling W8s/W9s

• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with consistent attention to detail due to extensive customer and/or vendor contact.

• Associate’s degree in accounting

Additional Information:

• Illinois salary ranges are $52,900-$94,100 Annual

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

• Posting may come down early based on applicant volume

This position is responsible for a variety of Accounts Payable tasks and projects including review and approval of all outgoing payments and compliance with established policies and procedures. Strong attention to detail is essential for success in this position. There is extensive customer interaction so excellent communication skills are a must.
• Code invoices or verify coding to correct accounts, verify invoices for correct approvals.
• Responsible for review/approval/release of all AP payments.
• Review AP related reports, manage and review vendors on hold, and provide various reports to managers as directed.
• Handle various inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Obtain W-9 and W-8 forms from vendors.
• Organize departmental documents which may involve setting up procedures, scanning and storing electronic documents.
• Thorough understanding of all AP process to enter manual invoices, import invoice files, and process payments

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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