Sr. Accountant, Financial Regulatory Reporting

Senior Accountant, Financial Regulatory Reporting - Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)

Are you ready to analyze complex balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP, prepare and analyze month end reporting, engage directly with multiple regulatory agencies; within a global financial services company, helping to reconcile our books on a global scale? Are you skilled at analyzing and developing complex reports? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it is time to join Western Union as our new Senior Accountant, Regulatory Reporting.

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This role will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions spanning many areas of business including traditional accounting, treasury, and international accounting for Western Union, supporting mainly the Compliance organization with financial regulatory reporting for licensing and adherence to US federal and state regulation guidelines.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepares various stand-alone financial statements and regulatory filings according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state specific requirements.
• Responds to the company's licensing and examination financial requests.
• Communicates with various regulatory agencies regarding required filings and related issues.
• Prepares, analyzes, and monitors monthly and quarterly regulatory reporting schedules.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Responsible for analyzing complex balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP and Western Union accounting policies.
• Works with business partners to analyze, monitor, interpret and resolve new and proposed regulatory reporting issues.
• Designs and develops ad hoc reporting.
• Assists with special projects as they arise and actively participates in initiating and implementing process improvements.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4+ years of experience in public accounting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel required.
• Solid data mining skills with large data sets using Power Query Alteryx, and MS Power Suite are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, preferably with Oracle and HFM, preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, highly effective planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to effectively set priorities, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and produce quality work while dealing with interruptions.
• Ability to interpret state and federal money transmission laws and apply statutes and regulations to daily business activities.
• Ability to analyze working processes for potential efficiencies and help implement automated solutions to achieve greater efficiencies.
• Experience working with multiple departments and multiple management levels.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to influence others and work effectively across geographies and functions in a matrix organization as well as to clearly and concisely present findings at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise judgment in fast paced and changing environment.
• Ability to holistically understand the requirements of the team, positive/can-do attitude, self-motivated and has a drive to identify ways to contribute to the overall team success.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company - transforming lives and communities. We're a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The base salary range is $70,000 - 90,000 USD Annual per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus annual incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates' qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the below benefits specific to your location and note that your recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview
process or in an offer of employment.

Your US specific benefits include:

• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Global Adoption Assistance
• 4% Western Union Contribution to 401K

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex

(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

12-31-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.