Junior Accountant

About This Role

Charles Schwab is looking for a Junior Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team. You will support financial close processes, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting for a leading brokerage and banking firm with over 34 million active brokerage accounts.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Junior Accountant
• Company: Charles Schwab
• Location: Westlake, TX / Omaha, NE / Phoenix, AZ / San Francisco, CA / Denver, CO
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Entry-level (0–2 years)
• Salary Range: $24–$33/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-03
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-03

Role Context

Schwab's Corporate Accounting team manages GL accounting, intercompany eliminations, and financial statement preparation. Junior Accountants are responsible for assigned account reconciliations and journal entries in Oracle ERP. You will collaborate with finance operations, treasury, and external audit teams, with a senior accountant reviewing your work daily during the first 90 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for accruals and reclassifications
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve open items in Oracle
• Support financial statement preparation for Schwab Bank and brokerage entities
• Assist with quarterly and annual 10-K/10-Q filing support schedules
• Coordinate with internal audit on SOX control documentation
• Identify process improvements and suggest automation opportunities

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's in Accounting (required); CPA track preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP and double-entry accounting
• Proficiency in Excel; Oracle ERP experience is a bonus
• Methodical approach to reconciliations and close deadlines
• Strong written communication for audit and management documentation
• Internship in accounting or corporate finance preferred

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $24–$33/hr with annual performance bonuses
• Hybrid schedule with core onsite days during close week
• CPA exam support with exam fee reimbursement and paid exam days
• Medical, dental, and vision from day one
• Schwab 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan

Who Should Apply

Accounting graduates who want their first corporate accounting role at a major financial institution. You should be reliable during close cycles, attentive to journal entry accuracy, and looking to build a CPA track career in a stable, well-governed finance environment.

About the Company

Charles Schwab is one of the largest US brokerage and banking companies, with $9+ trillion in client assets. Its Corporate Accounting team manages financial close, regulatory reporting, and financial controls across Schwab's brokerage, banking, and advisory service lines.

How to Apply

Apply through Schwab Jobs online. Search "Junior Accountant" or "Accounting Analyst." The hiring process includes a recruiter screen, a technical accounting interview, and a final-round panel with the accounting team lead.