About the role

  • Senior Accountant managing accounting operations, regulatory reporting, and internal controls for a financial institution. Ensures financial accuracy and compliance with GAAP and banking regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the Bank’s accounting operations, regulatory reporting, and internal control processes.
  • Assist with monthly and quarterly financial closes, support tax and audit activities, and prepare financial reporting used by Executive Management.
  • Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and financial statement support.
  • Maintain the general ledger, ensuring proper classification in accordance with GAAP and bank-specific accounting policies.
  • Manage fixed asset and prepaid accounting, including capitalization, project tracking, depreciation/amortization schedules, and reconciliation of related subledgers.
  • Review and approve invoices, reimbursements, and expense classifications for accuracy and policy compliance.
  • Prepare internal monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for Executive Management, Board committees, and business units.
  • Prepare supporting schedules for regulatory reporting (e.g., Call Report schedules).

Requirements

  • 5+ years of accounting and/or financial reporting experience, preferably in a bank or financial institution.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or 5 years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • CPA license or active CPA candidate preferred.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, banking-related accounting concepts, and financial statement presentation.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, indexing).
  • Ability to analyze financial data, identify variances, and provide meaningful explanations.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
  • Experience in bank accounting, including familiarity with Call Reports.
  • Corporate tax or tax provision experience.
  • Experience with Jack Henry Silverlake or similar core banking systems.
  • Familiarity with reporting tools (Cognos, Power BI) and budgeting software (Oracle EPM).

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development
  • Bonuses

Job title

Senior Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$38 - $61 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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