Senior Specialist, Corporate Accounting

Your opportunity
At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.
The Senior Specialist, Corporate Accounting is responsible for performing various monthly and quarterly financial accounting functions within the Controller's group. Responsible for maintaining the financial accounting books and records of the parent company and various subsidiaries. Execute internal controls to ensure a SOX compliant control environment. Collaborate with business partners to ensure timely and accurate recording of business transactions. Prepare journal entries and monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
What you have
• Analyzes general ledger and sub-ledger account activity
• Prepares and records monthly and quarterly journal entries
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts and prepares related documentation
• Performs research to support business partner, auditor and/or regulator inquiries
• Assists with special projects
• Prepares business unit level reporting packages for upper-level review
• Maintains process documentation
• Stays current on firm-mandated training topics
• Responds to business partner accounting and reporting needs
• Supports informational needs of Enterprise Finance and Central Planning
Required Qualifications:
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Highly proficient in Excel
• 3 - 5 years of related accounting experience
• Familiar with the capabilities of large-company enterprise reporting systems
• Strong attention to detail and supporting documentation
• Articulates views in a clear and concise manner
• Proactive, results-oriented operating style
• Ability to identify issues and seek resolutions
• Efficient time management skills
• Outstanding at establishing relationships
Preferred Qualifications:
• Public company experience a plus
• Financial services industry experience a plus
• PeopleSoft Financials experience a plus
What's in it for you
At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance