Accounting Analyst, Corporate Reporting

Department Description: Corporate Controllers is the principle financial reporting group within the Firm. This group is responsible for reporting of and the control of the operating results of Merrill Lynch (ML) to its shareholders and clients. This division is comprised of the following groups:  Accounting Policy Control & Risk Assessment Corporate Financial Reporting Expense Control Internal Control Group Management Reporting Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith and Merrill Lynch & Company ControllersTogether, these groups work closely with all areas of ML including Business Finance, Treasury, Risk Management and other areas of CFO.Brief Description: Merrill Lynch seeks a qualified candidate for an Accounting Analyst within the Corporate Reporting Group.  The position will be at the Assistant Vice President level.  Job Responsibilities:Monitor the monthly closing of the firm’s books Record consolidation adjustments to ensure that the firm’s consolidated books and records are properly stated (i.e. minority interest, cross-entity eliminations, inventory net down adjustments, etc.) Monitor and assist reconciliation of out-of-balances on a firm-wide basis (i.e. inter-company, dividends, investment in subsidiary vs equity, etc.) Produce the firm’s P/L and B/S reports on a monthly basis and perform a high level review of the operating results of the firm Communicate with legal entity controllers throughout the firm, both domestically and internationally Interact with numerous departments of the firm, including Treasury, Tax, RegulatoryQualifications:The ideal candidate should posses an Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance. 5+ years of experience, consolidation experience required and CPA/MBA a plus Microsoft Excel, Word, Knowledge of Oracle General Ledger application, Hyperion reporting, Discoverer General: Solid accounting knowledge, strong analytical skills, good verbal and written communications skills, ability to multi-task Merrill Lynch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law. Please register and apply using this link : Merrill Lynch Careers Company Description: Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices in 38 countries and territories and total client assets of almost $2.0 trillion.Merrill Lynch offers a broad range of services to private clients, small businesses, and institutions and corporations, organizing its activities into two interrelated business segments - Global Markets & Investment Banking and Global Wealth Management, which is comprised of Global Private Client and Global Investment Management. As an investment bank, it is a leading global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide.Merrill Lynch owns approximately half of BlackRock, one of the world's largest publicly traded investment management companies, with more than $1 trillion in assets under management.We're growing our business by helping clients grow theirs.Our client relationships are among our greatest competitive assets. We deepen and enrich these relationships through disciplined growth, innovation, and seamless execution.