Accountant

Fidelity TalentSource; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 137,540,000 - 146,136,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity TalentSource is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a temporary assignment in Boston, MA, with potential support for Smithfield, RI, and Covington, KY. You will partner with finance and operations to ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closes while maintaining strong internal controls.

The role requires deep accounting knowledge, a proven track record in month-end processes, and the adaptability to work across business units in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience in financial services or a large, complex corporate environment.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ability to quickly learn new businesses, processes, and internal controls; work independently and with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for one or more business unit accounting teams.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and other close deliverables.
• Learn and assume ownership of established accounting processes.
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and aligned with policies and internal controls.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues and exceptions with the appropriate teams.
• Coordinate with finance, operations, technology, treasury, tax, legal, and other partners to support activities.
• Support internal and external audit requests and related reporting needs.
• Maintain and enhance process, control, and procedure documentation for knowledge transfer and continuity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail orientation

Time management

Independence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA and/or Master’s in Accounting or Finance preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle EBS

Oracle EPM

Workiva

Job description

Fidelity TalentSource is your destination for discovering your next temporary role at Fidelity Investments. We are currently sourcing for an Accountant to work in Boston, MA, Smithfield, RI, and Covington, KY!

The Role

As a temporary Accounting Manager within Corporate Accounting, you will play a critical role in supporting one of Fidelity’s business unit accounting teams during a period of significant transformation. As Accounting leaders dedicate time modernizing our general ledger, you will help ensure continuity of core accounting operations and the timely execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.

This role is designed for an experienced accounting professional who can quickly learn an existing team’s business, processes, and control environment and make an immediate impact. You will partner closely with accounting, finance, operations, technology, and other business teams to execute key close processes, resolve accounting matters, and maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

Depending on business needs, you may support different business unit accounting teams over the course of the assignment. Success requires adaptability, strong technical accounting capabilities, sound judgment, and the ability to build credibility quickly in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for one or more business unit accounting teams.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and other close deliverables.
• Quickly learn and assume ownership of established accounting processes.
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and aligned with corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues, reconciling items, and process exceptions in partnership with the appropriate teams.
• Coordinate with finance, operations, technology, treasury, tax, legal, and other partners to support accounting activities and resolve issues.
• Support internal and external audit requests and related financial, regulatory, and management reporting needs.
• Maintain and enhance process, control, and procedure documentation to support knowledge transfer and business continuity.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA and/or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within financial services or a large, complex corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Ability to quickly understand new businesses, accounting processes, systems, and complex organizational structures.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take accountability for high-quality results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and drive them to resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that build constructive relationships with business partners and team members.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with an understanding of broader business priorities and objectives.
• Flexibility to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and meet critical deadlines.
• An inquisitive, improvement-oriented mindset and a willingness to learn new technology.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning and financial reporting tools; Oracle EBS, Oracle EPM, and Workiva experience is a plus.
• Ability to translate detailed accounting information into a clear, higher-level story for stakeholders and business partners.

Please see the below pay rate range for the work location of Massachusetts and Rhode Island only: $48.00 - $51.00 per hour.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

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.