Financial Accounting Associate

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accounting Associate within the Controllers team to support the Wells Fargo Equipment Finance for the execution of day-to-day business controllership activities for Canadian & the U.S. entities. This position will be based in our Mississauga, Ontario office.

The Controllers team is responsible for the SEC, US/ Local Regulatory Reporting, and accounting for the Canadian & US Commercial Banking business, primarily focused on those supporting the Equipment Finance portfolio. We also support the monthly accounting close, balance sheet reconciliations, system of record management, tax accounting and a variety of ad hoc accounting and project related activities.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide support for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and control functions

  • Review basic activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, financial statements and regulatory reports

  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations and prepare and record manual adjustment entries

  • Gather financial data for financial and regulatory reports

  • Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various financial systems to ensure accuracy

  • Collaborate with functional stakeholders to provide accounting support for Leasing System of Record related activities

  • Provide accounting support for local sales tax, property tax and income tax processes

  • Support and lead automation and process simplification initiatives using Alteryx and Power BI

  • Receive direction from managers and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of financial control functions in accordance with the company’s internal control policies

  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals


Required Qualifications:

  • 6+ months of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:

  • A BS/BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Reporting

  • Oracle ERP experience 

  • Lease accounting industry experience

  • Experience with leasing system of records would be preferrable

  • Experience with data analytic tools (Hyperion, Excel, Power BI, Axiom, and/or Alteryx)

  • Good analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations:

  • This role offers a hybrid work schedule with in-office presence required on designated days

  • Ability to work on-site at the posted work location

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting End Date: 

19 Oct 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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