Senior Accountant

Summary of the Position:

The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller and assist in all areas of accounting including account reconciliations, accounting policy compliance, monthly close process, account analysis and expense analysis. This position is responsible for daily reconcilement of various accounts to the general ledger, daily posting of journal entities and various special projects.

Primary Functions of the Position:

• Monitors non interest expense including ensuring correct general ledger account and cost center coding
• Works with Information Technology group to track, monitor and capitalize software projects
• Produces error-free accounting reports and presents their results
• Analyzes financial information and summarizes financial status
• Spots errors and suggests ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Assists with tax requests from parent company tax team
• Assists with internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Supports month-end and year-end close process
• Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensures compliance with GAAP principles

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• Banking industry experience preferred

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and reconcilement procedures
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong writing, critical-thinking, and analytical skills

 

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