Wells Fargo is seeking a Financial Accounting Associate
In this role, you will:
- Provide support for financial accounting related matters for lines of business and control functions
- Review basic activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts, financial statements and regulatory reports
- Gather financial data for financial and regulatory reports
- Review data from the general ledger, unit reports and various financial systems to ensure accuracy
- Receive direction from managers and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of financial control functions in accordance with the company's internal control policies
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- 6+ months of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Financial Reporting, Accounting Reporting or Risk Reporting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Qualified CA/CFA/ICWA/MBA-Finance with 6+ months of experience in Finance & Accounting.
- Experience working in a financial services environment - financial accounting and/or regulatory reporting experience a strong advantage, but individuals with backgrounds in Operations, Risk, or other functions providing an insight into banking products and services will be considered.
- Performance of regulatory reporting production tasks, including Operate/monitor data sourcing and data ingestion processes
- Run defined production processes involving data transformation, and as necessary adjustment, to create required outputs.
- Operate key production related controls, including investigation and escalation of issues where required
- Perform analytical review of reporting output, including provision of commentary as necessary
- Support development and maintenance of a robust and effective control environment.
- Provide relevant control metrics as required to facilitate oversight and governance
- Handle issues and errors in line with International Controller and Enterprise-wide policies and procedures.
- Ensure operational documentation is maintained and is best in class.
- Participate in change management activities to support ongoing reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
- Support continuous improvement of processes utilized within regulatory reporting, embracing wherever possible digital tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Workiva.
- Support change delivery, including (but not limited to) creation of business requirements, engagement with testing, input into creation of revised operating models and supporting documentation.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within a team structure.
- Innovative mindset, with a track record of process enhancement (enhancing efficiency, control, transparency).
- Understanding of change management discipline, and the ability to collaborate effectively data management teams and Technology partners
- Understanding of basic concepts in respect of controls and governance.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to present concisely and accurately (written and verbal)
- Strong academic background/degree educated
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of their work.
- Intuitive; fast learner with good problem-solving skills.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
15 Jul 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
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Skills Required
- 6+ months of finance, accounting, analytics, financial reporting, accounting reporting, or risk reporting experience (or equivalent via work experience, training, military experience, or education).
- Qualified CA/CFA/ICWA/MBA-Finance with 6+ months of experience in Finance & Accounting.
- Experience in a financial services environment, ideally financial accounting or regulatory reporting.
- Experience performing regulatory reporting production tasks, including operating/monitoring data sourcing and data ingestion processes.
- Ability to run defined production processes involving data transformation and adjustments to create required outputs.
- Experience operating production-related controls, including investigation and escalation of issues.
- Perform analytical review of reporting output and provide commentary as necessary.
- Support development and maintenance of a robust and effective control environment.
- Provide relevant control metrics to facilitate oversight and governance.
- Handle issues and errors in line with International Controller and enterprise-wide policies and procedures.
- Maintain operational documentation to best-in-class standards.
- Participate in change management activities to support reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
- Support continuous improvement of regulatory reporting processes, leveraging digital tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, and Workiva.
- Support change delivery including creation of business requirements, engagement with testing, and contribution to revised operating models and documentation.
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently within a team structure.
- Innovative mindset with track record of process enhancement (efficiency, control, transparency).
- Understanding of change management discipline and ability to collaborate with data management teams and technology partners.
- Understanding of basic concepts of controls and governance.
- Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to present concisely and accurately.
- Strong academic background / degree educated.
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
- Fast learner with good problem-solving skills.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day 1 with medical, dental, and vision, and includes mental health, prescription drugs, and preventive care often covered at 100% in-network. Well-being resources such as 24-hour clinical support and an Employee Assistance Program add to the breadth.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides up to 16 weeks for a primary caregiver (4 weeks for non-primary) alongside fertility benefits and up to a $35,000 lifetime reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, and donor expenses. Backup child and adult care further supports family needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company matching contributions up to 6% of eligible pay. An employee stock purchase plan adds another avenue for long-term savings.
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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it — Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.” All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
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