Senior Accountant: GAAP, Payroll & Financial Reporting

Western Union; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Western Union is seeking a Sr. Accountant to lead the accounting close process and serve as a key Finance partner across corporate functions. You will analyze complex transactions, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and reports while supporting audits and SOX controls.

A CPA or strong GAAP knowledge is a plus, with a hybrid Denver-based schedule. The role requires 4+ years in financial accounting, payroll experience, and Excel proficiency; Oracle experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 4+ years of financial accounting experience.
• Experience supporting payroll, compensation programs, and payroll reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of accounting close process responsibilities.
• Act as General Ledger Accounting, Reporting, and Finance Business Partner for multiple areas.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and roll-forwards; resolve reconciling items.
• Provide financial reporting, analysis, and guidance to management and partners.
• Support audits, SOX compliance activities, and accounting projects.

Skills

Financial accounting

Payroll accounting

Financial analysis

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

SOX/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Western Union is seeking a Sr. Accountant to lead the accounting close process and serve as a key Finance partner across corporate functions. You will analyze complex transactions, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and reports while supporting audits and SOX controls.

A CPA or strong GAAP knowledge is a plus, with a hybrid Denver-based schedule. The role requires 4+ years in financial accounting, payroll experience, and Excel proficiency; Oracle experience is preferred.