Accounting Lead, Partnership Accounting

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, and emerging risks within partnership accounting processes, and lead improvements that enhance accuracy, timeliness, and the overall partner experience.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team by providing coaching, mentorship, and thoughtful feedback to Analysts and Senior Analysts, cultivating both technical expertise and career growth.
• Design, execute, and optimize complex calculation models across multiple partner offerings, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and firm-wide initiatives.
• Act as a trusted subject‑matter expert and escalation point, navigating complex partner scenarios and interpreting partnership agreements to deliver clear, effective solutions.
• Partner cross‑functionally with teams including Income Tax, Legal, Treasury, Digital, and external stakeholders to solve challenges, drive transparency, and create value in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Champion continuous improvement by leveraging data and insights to streamline processes and elevate the overall impact of the partnership accounting function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required;
  CPA certification or master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years experience in accounting or financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial modeling.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with partnership tax concepts is preferred.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Power Query, Power BI, and Tableau) is highly desirable.

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401(k) retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account.

Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program.

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.