Accountant I Job Job in Phoenix, Arizona US

Accountant I Job

These two positions will be primarily responsible for supporting the US Membership Rewards and Loyalty Edge teams in the control and compliance processes outlined below. These key compliance roles will report directly to the USMR Managers and will work closely with the Control and Compliance team in FCE as well as the USMR teams here in Phoenix. These will be high exposure roles where the incumbents can expect to provide reports and/or presentations to Senior Leaders within their local leadership as well as across business units. Critical thinking and ability to influence without direct authority will be key to success in these roles. Job Responsibilities: 1. Completing 100% QC of JE's over 5K USD. 2. Reviewing JE calculations. 3. Analyzing spreadsheet links and support. 4. Completing oversight of process changes from Projects/Contracts/Deal Implementations. 5. Assisting in SOP updates. 6. Performing post integration review of respective changes. 7. Completing PRSA Refresh as needed. 8. Completing Quarterly SOX Testing and Control Assessments - Risk based approach. 9. Providing ORE SOX Deficiency Governance and Application. 10. Developing and ensuring remediation steps/action items are in place and liaising with ORM/SOX Office/CC Team. 11. Acting as the primary Audit contact and providing governance for requests from PWC, IAG Contact, and Tax Agency Contact. 12. Acting as primary Controllership contact and fielding requests and providing follow-up. 13. Link and labeling control and compliance findings to long term earnings, process revisions, and PRSA changes. 14. Creating Control Compliance learning series by process, based on E2E defect findings. 15. Facilitating and providing governance for cross-training; ensuring controls are sustainable long term. 16. Creating control compliance process mapping, modeling control points, critical handoffs for presentation, audits, and overall learning. American Express is an equal opportunity employer. - BS/BA in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field. - Strong knowledge and understanding of internal controls with a minimum of 2 years experience in instituting control and compliance measures across business processes. - Strong communication skills and an ability to influence others without direct authority. - Team player who works well with others. - Proven track record of driving results. Must be flexible, able to work autonomously and provide accurate updates to various levels of leadership as needed.