Job Description
At FIS, our accounting professionals ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of our financial reporting. We are seeking a Senior Accountant, Specialist to support our intercompany global processing organization, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive continuous process improvements. This role is a seasoned individual contributor position requiring strong operational accounting skills, independent judgment, and the ability to influence accounting practices and processes.
Key Responsibilities
Support intercompany accounting, including entity-to-entity reconciliations, out-of-balance resolution, and settlements/netting activity
Own day-to-day intercompany general ledger/ subledger activities, in partnership with the offshore accounting managed service team, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Collaborate with AR, AP, Treasury, and offshore accounting managed service teams to reconcile accounts and resolve exceptions
Support month-end close activities in accordance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls
Prepare reporting and analysis and communicate risks and status to stakeholders
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, schedules, and control support
Identify and implement process and governance improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
Manage accounting-related projects or workstreams with minimal supervision
Address complex accounting issues and contribute to policy and procedure adherence
Influence best practices related to accounting controls, processes, and compliance
Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 4 years of related accounting experience
Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and month‑end close processes, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and settlements/netting
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP (or applicable local GAAP) and internal controls
Hands-on experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Office and working in ERP/financial systems
Strong attention to detail, analytical/problem-solving skills, and ability to manage competing priorities
Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to partner across teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a large, matrixed, or publicly traded environment; SOX exposure a plus
Multi-currency accounting experience (remeasurement/translation concepts)
Experience with Oracle Cloud Fusion or similar large ERP and reporting/consolidation tools
Demonstrated success driving process improvements and working with offshore partner teams
CPA (active) or progress toward certification
Work Environment
Hybrid role based in Jacksonville, FL
Why FIS
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Career growth opportunities within a global financial technology company
Collaborative finance team environment
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting large‑scale financial operations
Privacy Statement
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EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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