Accountant, FIN

Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.

Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Home Office

The Finance Division of Edward Jones is seeking a highly motivated accounting and finance professional with the potential and desire for continued career growth to be a part of the Expenditure Management team. The mission of the Edward Jones Expenditure Management Department is "to lead the development, governance and execution of the planning, controls, processing, payment and reporting of expenses.

The Expenditure Management Accountant I-Accounts Payablerole is an opportunity for a result minded individual to support the firm's payables function by ensuring timely, accurate and compliant payment of our firm expenditures. We have a small, close-knit team that works collaboratively to meet the variable volume and demands of our deadline driven work. We have built and maintained trusted relationships with key stakeholders throughout the firm to deliver superior results.

What you'll do...

• Ensuring invoices and supporting documentation are accurate and processed timely.
• Review and prepare submitted payment requests for accuracy and ensure all payments are in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain business relationships within and outside of the firm to assist in obtaining necessary documents needed to process invoices, payments, and/or regulatory filings.
• Adding/Updating supplier account information, when necessary, to ensure payments are made appropriately.
• Maintaining organized Accounts Payable (AP) SOPs and documentation.
• Assist in documenting, identifying, monitoring, and proactively improving business processes, systems, and controls related to area of responsibility.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

Hiring Minimum: $45260
Hiring Maximum: $74635

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Skills/Requirements

*This role is opened as a hybrid or onsite opportunity. Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.

What you'll need...

• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred, with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• 1+ years of professional work experience preferred, in accounting, finance or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or demonstrated ability to learn is required.

What will set you apart...

• Prior experience with PeopleSoft Financials, is a plus.
• Experience with P2P systems (Coupa) is a plus.
• Ability to recognize and communicate issues and proposed solutions to leadership.
• Ability to coordinate and partner with others to accomplish work and meet deadlines.

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Awards & Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

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About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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