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Staff Accountant
full-time•Camas•$70k - $100k
About this role
Overview
The Corporate Accounting Team (CAT) is an integral part of Corporate Finance at Fisher Investments, ensuring our accounting processes, controls, and reporting are executed accurately and efficiently in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable local standards.
The Opportunity:
As Staff Accountant, you will play an important role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and collaborating across finance functions to ensure reliable financial information for decision-making. Alongside a growing team of accountants, you will also support our annual financial statement audits, regulatory financial filings, and international expansion efforts. You will report to CAT Management, who will identify a portfolio of work that seeks to maximize your positive impact and long-term development opportunities.
The Day-to-Day:
- Support ongoing accounting processes and month-end close activities within assigned areas, which may include intercompany accounting, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and other core accounting activities
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses – identifying and resolving issues proactively
- Assist with system and process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy
- Create and analyze financial statements
- Support successful completion of annual financial statement audits
- Prepare and/or support financial regulatory filings in accordance with applicable rules and regulations
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
- 2+ years relevant work experience in public and/or corporate accounting; experience with a large public accounting firm or complex, multinational corporation preferred
- Understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience working with sophisticated accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
- CPA or progress toward certification preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Compensation:
- $70,000 - $100,000 base salary per year in the state of WA. New hires should expect to start at the lower end of the range depending on experience
- Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
Why Fisher Investments:
We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
- 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
- A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
- 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
- Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care
- This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.
FISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
What you'll do
- The Staff Accountant will support ongoing accounting processes and month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations. They will also assist with financial statement audits and regulatory filings.
About Fisher Investments
Fisher Investments is an independent, fee-only investment adviser serving clients across three principal business units: US Private Client, Institutional and Private Client International. Together, these groups serve a diverse global client base that includes corporations, public and multi-employer pension funds, foundations and endowments, governments and high net worth families.
Fisher Investments was founded in 1979 by Ken Fisher, who served as CEO for 37 years and now serves as Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer. Ken wrote the Forbes “Portfolio Strategy” column from 1984 through 2016, making him the longest continuously running columnist in the magazine’s history. He now writes monthly, native language columns in major media organs around the world, spanning more countries and more languages in more total reach than any other, non-syndicated columnist of any type ever. Ken has written 11 books—including 4 New York Times bestsellers—and has regularly appeared on CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, CNN International, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg TV, and numerous other financial news outlets.
For more information on Fisher Investments, please visit www.fisherinvestments.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fisher Investments pay for a Staff Accountant?
Fisher Investments offers a competitive compensation package for the Staff Accountant role. The salary range is USD 70k - 100k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Staff Accountant do at Fisher Investments?
As a Staff Accountant at Fisher Investments, you will: the Staff Accountant will support ongoing accounting processes and month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations. They will also assist with financial statement audits and regulatory filings..
Is the Staff Accountant position at Fisher Investments remote?
The Staff Accountant position at Fisher Investments is based in Camas, Washington, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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