Senior Accountant - Fiduciary Accounting

Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Prepare and review fiduciary account reconciliations in accordance with company policy and control requirements. Support weekly fiduciary cash review and classification by analyzing account balances and supporting detail. Research and help resolve reconciling items, including complex or aged differences, partnering with business and operations teams as needed. Monitor fiduciary suspense accounts and support timely follow-up on unmatched, aged, or complex activity. Prepare journal entries and support month-end and quarter-end close activities. Support assigned SOX controls, including evidence preparation and documentation. Assist with reconciliation reviews and help identify items that require follow-up, escalation, or additional analysis. Partner with Controllership, Treasury, Operations, and IT to support issue resolution and process improvement initiatives Skills and experience that will lead to success Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Accounting experience, including reconciliations, account analysis, or month-end close support. Basic understanding of internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit documentation. Experience with fiduciary accounting, bank reconciliations, or treasury operations preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze account activity and summarize results clearly. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical next steps. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly. High attention to detail, strong sense of ownership, and willingness to research transaction-level detail. For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $80,000 - $92,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent