Accounting - Analyst

Company: MUFG Union Bank
Location: Tempe
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionDo you want your voice heard and your actions to count?Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 5th largest financial group in the world (as ranked by S&P Global, April 2018). In the Americas, were 14,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, developing positive relationships built on integrity and respect. Its part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. Were a team that accepts responsibility for the future by asking the tough questions and owning the solutions. Join MUFG and be empowered to make your voice heard and your actions count.Job SummaryThe Accounting Analyst will join a growing team in the Phoenix area, within the Controllers & Tax Services (CTS) group.Tailored to rising professionals, MUFG focuses on dynamic teams and a continuously improving environment. Many opportunities are available to develop practical skills, access training to remain apprised of current industry standards / knowledge / trends, and connect with colleagues in other departments. You will be focused primarily on accounting and reporting processes, but will also be responsible for communicating across the controllership team as an advisor for new products (including new product features and services implementation).You will be expected to develop into a subject matter expert on accounting for financial services products such as loans and deposits, by participating in training sessions, departmental meetings, and by demonstrating initiative to improve processes. You will build relationships with mentors and other colleagues within CTS. Internal business line partners regard Analysts as vital resources for decision-making and conveying process-level knowledge of assigned accounting processes. In time, analysts will enjoy opportunities to explore other roles and build a broad knowledge of many different products and businesses.Major Responsibilities:Month-End / Quarter-End Close and Financial Reporting

• Conduct research, provide explanations, and prepare roll-forward analyses for portfolio activity
• Coordinate information requests
• Generate insightful information for internal and external partners (which include auditors and regulators)
• Perform control reviewsBusiness Advisory Projects:
  • Advise business units and controllers staff on accounting and reporting matters
  • Partner with operations and system teams
  • Support the controllers teams involvement in projects (e.g., systems upgrades, new reporting requirements, etc.) to ensure accurate accounting and reporting
  • Develop process enhancement recommendations, and updates to policies and procedures
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with the line of businessQualificationsQualifications:
    • Education: Accounting degree (BA, BS, and/or Masters)
    • CPAs (or CPA-eligible) preferred, but not required
    • Experience: 0 to 4 years, which may include accounting and/or financial services internships or prior full-time work experience
    • General ledger experience
    • Month-end / quarter-end close
    • Journal entry preparation
    • Financial and regulatory reporting
    • Internal control frameworks
    • Bring a positive, collaborative attitude, in order to:
    • Build cross-functional partnerships
    • Communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with various levels of management
    • Contribute constructively to the development of the groups culture
    • Improve processes by applying practical judgment
    • Create solutions when requirements are ambiguous or change
    • Work independently, with strong attention to detail, in order to:
    • Prepare various monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables
    • Demonstrate an ownership mentality by being responsible and accountable for the quality and timeliness of assigned tasks
    • Prior experience using Microsoft Office products including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPointWe are committed to utilizing the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of our workforce to create opportunities for our people and our business. Equal Opportunity Employer Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions. Additionally, its the banks policy to only inquire into a candidates criminal history after an offer has been made. Federal law prohibits banks from employing individuals who have been convicted of, or received a pretrial diversion for, certain offenses.Job: FinancePrimary Location: ARIZONA-TempeShift DayReq ID: 10033301-WD

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