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Job Title


Senior Accountant


Company : Fidelity Investments


Location : Smithfield, RI


Created : 2025-10-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description:Senior Accountant, Brokerage Accounting & ControllershipThe RoleThe Senior Accountant on the Brokerage Accounting & Controllership Team is a key member of the team responsible for accounting and financial reporting activities of the Fidelity Wealth and Brokerage organizations. The organizations’ goal is to help customers invest towards their financial goals, develop a comprehensive plan for retirement and feel protected in times of need.You will work closely with finance and other members of the business to process accounting transactions, streamline accounting processes and improve controls and develop improved reporting of business and legal entity results. Your month-end close activities will include preparation and creation of journal entries, account reconciliations and communicating financial statement results to management. In addition, you will prepare quarterly regulatory filings and annual financial statements.The Expertise and Skills You BringBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA and/or master’s degree in Accounting preferredExperience in or interest in Crypto.3-5 years of experience in accounting; experience in banking, brokerage or financial services accounting preferredDemonstrates solid understanding of financial accounting principles and internal controls; and can apply concepts to business events and transactionsAudit background or experience working with auditors and preparing financial statementsAbility to work both independently and in a team environmentHands on work style - “can do” demeanor with a strong desire to make things happenGreat teammate who takes initiative and works constructively to achieve team goalsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to perform major account/cost analysis and identify/interpret trends in financial statement line itemsAbility to create and maintain strong, constructive relationships with business partnersAbility to identify process improvements and recommend changes to policies and proceduresPassionate about details while maintaining a broad view of business objectivesKeen knowledge of financial systems and applications and multi-dimensional reporting toolsAbility to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines at each month end and quarter endWorking closely with various business partners to ensure the financial results are accounted for accurately and properlyEnsuring processes and controls are appropriate and well documentedPreparing insightful analysis and compiling accurate information to respond to questions from management, auditors, regulators and business partnerResponsible for the preparation of the annual financial statements and coordinating interim/annual audits with the external auditors and regulatorsEnhancing reporting packages and current processes to create efficiencies where possibleParticipating in the development and completion of special projects as assignedNote: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this positionThe TeamAs part of Fidelity’s Corporate Accounting team, we play a key role for the company, protecting the firm’s assets through our work in financial accounting, internal controls, financial transactions and legal entity reporting.Our greatest asset is our people and we are focused on a culture of learning and mobility.Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to roles listed as Remote or Onsite.Certifications:Category:AccountingMost roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.