Job Description

Sr Accountant
The Senior Accountant ensures compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.). With minimal oversight, this job reconciles the company's accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.). The Senior Accountant works closely with business areas on the ledger processing, and leads the Accounting team in updating, maintaining, and documenting new accounting guidance that impacts the company.
Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Assists general ledger account owners with reconciliation of month end account balances and verification.
• Coordinates the work distribution and provides guidance for the more complex items for the accounting staff in the General Ledger Operations unit.
• Completes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities related to foreign exchange, cash management and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities.
• Creates reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
• Supports junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC
Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Support month-end close activities by preparing timelines and coordinating with AP and BFO teams.

• Prepare journal entries and invoices for recoveries, scrap sales, e-waste disposal, and other revenue items based on data received from Corporate Services team.

• Process bank entries for treasury and payroll accounts on weekly basis using established templates.
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations on ARCS platform and circulate open items to relevant users for resolution.
• Update lease schedules, maintain reconciliations with trial balance, and prepare monthly entries for interest, depreciation, rent reclassifications, and IGAAP adjustments.
• Process payroll-related journal entries including matching GPR entries with JV summaries, transferring liability GL balances to expenses, and preparing accruals for leave, LTPP, gratuity, and OCI.
• Prepare and process various accruals provided by business teams including HR, Corporate Services, consultancy, fund administration, technology, software chargebacks, and events.
• Update MIS files with month-over-month variance analysis with commentary.
• Calculate revenue to be billed, prepare working papers for GL Manager approval, draft invoices, and coordinate with US/Nuveen teams.
• Coordinate with tax team for income tax computation, review tax calculations, and post provision for income tax and deferred tax entries.
• Prepare comprehensive balance sheet schedules with supporting documentation as per templates.
• Prepare and submit STPI data, FLA data, Transfer Pricing data etc. to tax team in prescribed format.
• Maintain FIRC documentation in designated folders on monthly basis.
• Coordinate audit planning activities.
• Prepare interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules for audit purposes and other relevant support as required.
• Maintain compliance with SOX/IFC audit requirements for invoicing and month-end processes.
• Participate in annual SOP reviews, implement recommended changes, and maintain signed documentation.
• Provide walkthroughs and support IFC team during audit reviews.
• Maintain audit data and documentation in shared drives.

Educational Requirements
University (Degree) Preferred
Career Level
6IC
Work Experience:
3-6yrs
Related Skills
Accountability, Accounting Standards, Business Acumen, Business Process Improvement, Compliance, Consultative Communication, Cost Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management, Market/Industry Dynamics, Relationship Management, Risk Analysis/Analytics, Strategic Thinking, Transaction Processing
Company Overview
TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space.
Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Our Culture of Impact
At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways--because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.
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