Job Information
Edward Jones Senior Accountant - Partnership Support in Tempe, Arizona
Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.
Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.
Job Overview
Position Schedule: Full-Time
Team Overview
The Partnership Accounting area focuses on maximizing the value to each partner type at Edward Jones (General Partners, Subordinated Limited Partners, Limited Partners, Service Partners and Joint Venture Service Partners) by providing both proactive and reactive support, guidance and education.
As a Partnership Consultant and key member of the Partnership Accounting area, you will be responsible for providing world class service to the firm's partners. Additionally, you will play an integral role in informing how we communicate with and educate partners.
What You'll Do
Support incoming calls and written correspondence about all department topics which may include delivering sensitive messages and guidance about:
Partner earnings
Retirement savings options
Tax planning
Eligibility for offerings
Draw information from multiple sources to identify, analyze, and resolve questions or problems.
Keep up to date on changes in processes or information necessary to do the job.
Identify trends and surface opportunities, issues and insights related to partnership opportunities.
Act as a resource for other associates.
Utilize in depth knowledge of department topics to research questions which vary in detail and level of complexity.
At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate:
Hiring Minimum: $70659
Hiring Maximum: $116516
Skills/Requirements
What Experience You'll Need
A Bachelor's Degree is required with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred. A Business degree is acceptable. CPA or international country equivalent (CA, CGA, or CMA) or working towards designation is a plus.
2 years of relevant work experience is required (Customer service, accounting, financial services industry, or Edward Jones experience).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Demonstrates expertise in world class service attributes, including professionalism, reaching agreement and customization, and spirit of caring.
Must be able to respond to callers with appropriate tone, organized thoughts, and confidence.
Must be able to respond to written correspondence in a clear, succinct manner using correct grammar, spelling and format.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information
Must be able to multi-task and follow-up appropriately to take issues to resolution.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and quickly learn and apply new information.
Strong computer skills, including effective use of Microsoft Office applications are required.
Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
Confidentiality: Ability to keep personal information (compensation, benefits, personal considerations, etc.) confidential.
Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday
Awards & Accolades
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
About Us
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
1Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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