Discover Hiring for Accountant Job at Independence, KS Full Time

Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world’s leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Ensure reports and transactional information is appropriate for financial reporting, recording in accounting records, inclusion in filings and making payments.
• Complete control activities to support accurate books and records.

How You’ll Do It

• Complete accounting control activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close reviews.
• Gather relevant supporting details from source reporting and business partners.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to advance business priorities.
• Identify and implement control improvements and process efficiencies. Support automation and control efforts.
• Perform monthly close routines, completing them within financial reporting schedules.
• Manage the flow of transactions through various internal and external systems.
• Support system testing and requirements-gathering testing efforts. Ensure transactions are appropriately reflected to support accurate financial reporting.
• Provide financial reporting, audit and compliance support.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, finance or related field
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance or related field

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All Discover employees place our customers at the very the center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.