Accountant Job at Threadneedle group in Minneapolis

Overview

Ameriprise Financial is looking to add an Accountant to the team! The individual in this role will manage the invoicing process for investment management services and the related accounting, collections and financial reporting functions. Build strong relationships with business partners, maintain expertise in products and billing systems, and leverage technology to streamline processes, strengthen controls and reporting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accounts receivable/payable and month end close, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and company policies.
• Prepare and issue invoices for investment management services; partner with business teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery, and effective collections.
• Own and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Serve as subject matter expert on accounting and billing systems, maintaining data integrity, strong internal controls, and process efficiency while minimizing financial risks.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards (e.g., aged receivables, financial trends, and key performance metrics) that turn data into business insight.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and enhance efficiency by leveraging automation and new technology.
• Prepare and provide accurate documentation for audits, compliance reviews and internal control testing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 0-5 years of accounting experience, or Associate's degree with 2-5 years of accounting experience; good understanding of financial instruments.
• Ability to apply root cause analysis on medium to complex issues.
• Fluent in use of Microsoft Office programs - specifically Excel.
• Strong understanding of systems, controls, accounting knowledge and financials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree focus in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn, adapt to, and implement new technologies.
• Experience with the Workday general ledger system.

About Our Company

We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $61,100 - $82,500/year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Equal Opportunity

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Details

Full-time • Exempt • Finance • FIN Finance