Accounting Lead

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational and financial data to validate activity, identify trends, and translate findings into clear business insights
• Support the month-end close by preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and partnering with Accounting to ensure timely, accurate results
• Train, provide guidance and review the work performed by accounting staff to ensure transactions are processed in accordance with company policy
• Help maintain a strong control environment by executing key controls and documentation in alignment with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Build and deliver recurring reporting, variance analysis, and commentary to deepen understanding of assigned balance sheet and P&L areas
• Partner with business leaders to provide ad hoc analysis, scenario support, and decision-ready recommendations
• Deliver timely, accurate financial updates and dashboards to management and cross-functional partners, highlighting risks, opportunities, and actions
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation, explaining processes, and partnering to address findings and improvements
• Ensure financial results are presented fairly in accordance with GAAP and company policy, with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and consistency
• Maintain and continuously improve process documentation, bringing a "how can we make this better?" mindset to controls and workflows
• Take on additional projects as needed to help the Accounting organization scale and succeed
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned; responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary
• Experience you'll need to have:
• 4+ years of experience in accounting
• Experience with month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance investigation
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and data modeling); comfort working with large datasets and summarizing insights for both finance and non-finance partners
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience
• Experience that would be great to have:
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement presentation; familiarity with SEC reporting concepts is a plus
• Experience working in SAP, Oracle, or other ERP/financial systems
• Experience with improving processes through standardization, automation, and clear documentation
• How you'll work :
• This role is on-site Monday through Friday in Omaha, NE. 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 may require extra hours the week of month end close.
• This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment.
• Sponsorship:
• 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 including 401k match and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assist

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Calling 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. Job Title Accounting Lead About your role: You will serve as an Accounting Lead supporting our business unit with hands-on operational accounting and high-impact financial insights. In this role, you'll function as a senior individual contributor responsible for supporting the close process, reviewing accounting outputs, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for the business unit. This role partners with cross-functional teams on revenue, expense and contract-related accounting, maintains strong internal controls, supports audits, and drives process improvements.

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