Staff Accountant

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Omaha, NE, USA
In-Office
Mid level
eCommerce • Fintech • Information Technology • Payments • Financial Services
At Fiserv, we aspire to move money and information in a way that moves the world.
The Role
Supports operational accounting and monthly financial close activities by preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, analyzing transactions, resolving variances, and maintaining documentation. Reviews financial reports, supports audit and compliance requests, identifies account risks and process gaps, and helps improve accounting operations. The role is fully on-site Monday through Friday in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.

We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

Job Title

Staff Accountant

About your role:

As a Staff Accountant, you will support the Operational Accounting organization through the monthly financial close process, including preparing and uploading journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation. You will analyze, verify, and record financial transactions in accordance with GAAP, while reviewing financial reports and preparing variance analysis as needed.

What you'll do:

  • Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain accurate financial records.

  • Support month-end and year-end close activities by analyzing transactions, resolving variances, and meeting reporting deadlines.

  • Review operational processes, identify account risks, and resolve reconciling items within established timelines.

  • Identify process gaps and support improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in accounting operations.

  • Responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary.

Experience you'll need to have:

  • 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or related business operations supporting journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

  • Experience working with general ledger activity, account analysis, and month-end close processes.

  • Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, macros) and other Microsoft Office tools for financial analysis, documentation, and presentation of accounting conclusions.

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience.

Experience that would be great to have:

  • Experience supporting accounting operations in a large corporate or shared services environment.

  • Experience preparing balance sheet account reconciliations and journal entries.

  • Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for journal entry posting, account inquiry, and reporting.

  • Experience supporting audit requests and compliance documentation.

How you'll work:

  • This role is on-site Monday through Friday in Omaha, NE. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.

Sponsorship:

  • You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

Benefits at Fiserv:

  • Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

  • Paid holidays and generous time away policies.

  • No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.

  • Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.

  • Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.

  • Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.

  • Retirement planning including 401k match and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

  • Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.

  • Paid parental and military leave.

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This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Maine or Washington.


It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

  • Apply using your legal name
  • Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility to your application status. Current associates who require a workplace accommodation should refer to Fiserv’s Disability Accommodation Policy for additional information.

Note to agencies:

Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.

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Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or related business operations supporting journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Experience with general ledger activity, account analysis, and month-end close processes
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel experience, including VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, and macros
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for financial analysis, documentation, and presentations
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent education and related experience
  • Experience supporting accounting operations in a large corporate or shared services environment
  • Experience preparing balance sheet account reconciliations and journal entries
  • Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system for journal entry posting, account inquiry, and reporting
  • Experience supporting audit requests and compliance documentation

Fiserv Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fiserv and has not been reviewed or approved by Fiserv.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options alongside disability, life, and mental-health support resources. The offering is further reinforced by wellness programming and access to an employee assistance program with counseling.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off support appears broad, including paid holidays, sick time, and policies framed as well-being or recharge time. Parental leave and other leave types such as bereavement are also described as part of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching and, for some legacy populations, access to a defined benefit pension plan. Equity-related programs such as an employee stock purchase plan are also described as available for eligible employees.

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
41,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI) is a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, driving innovation in payments, processing services, risk and compliance, customer and channel management, and business insights and optimization. For more information, visit www.fiserv.com.

Why Work With Us

As a global leader in payments and financial technology, we proudly serve clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies™" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence.

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