American Express · 6 hours ago
Financial Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$66K/yr - $102K/yr
1+ years expAmerican Express is a well-established company with a long history of innovation and commitment to its customers. The Financial Analyst role involves providing technical and operational accounting guidance, collaborating with various stakeholders, and supporting business growth initiatives in alignment with GMNS' strategic priorities.
Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support the Manager in providing appropriate and timely accounting guidance in accordance with US GAAP and American Express accounting policies for business partners
Document the accounting conclusions in an accurate, clear and comprehensive manner
Support business growth initiatives and complex accounting issues for the GMNS line of business
Collaborate with multiple business partners during the new product development phase to assist in determining accounting implications and requirements
Support key Controllership projects
Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key Business and Finance partners, as well as Accounting & Reporting counterparts within the broader Controllership organization
Partner with functional areas of Controllership and Finance to efficiently embed accounting processes
Support operational accounting reviews to assist in identifying opportunities to strengthen the financial control environment
Support review of monthly/quarterly senior leadership pages for presentation (deals update, exception, closed issues etc.)
Support cross functional team trainings for key accounting policies and business advisory topics
Conduct deep dive general ledger analysis where needed for strong legal entity governance along with accuracy of accounting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
1-2 years' experience in Accounting or Finance
Good understanding of US GAAP, specifically in the domain of Revenue Recognition and experience in accounting and reporting
Ability to articulate accounting concepts in a clear & concise manner to non-finance leaders/stakeholders
Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills
Good analytical skills and able to connect business drivers and linkages
Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification
Good understanding of American Express processes, business and systems
Conversant with Oracle system
Knowledge of payment industry
Benefits
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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