Who We Are
BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) is a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida with banking centers in Florida, the New York metropolitan area, Dallas and Atlanta. BankUnited has two subsidiaries, Pinnacle Public Finance headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and Bridge Funding Group headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial and collaborative culture encompassing the best minds, the brightest talent and the boldest decision makers.
BankUnited is honored to announce that we have been included on the Newsweek and Statista America's Most Trusted Companies Award List!
BankUnited has been recognized by Newsweek for two outstanding awards in 2023 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters , which acknowledges our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace.
Our Culture
At BankUnited, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees have the opportunity to advance, grow and achieve their goals. Our rally cry is to GO FOR MORE, a call to action to go above and beyond to provide the best customer experience to every client and to GO FOR MORE in your career.
Why BankUnited
Working for BankUnited offers you exciting challenges and opportunities to advance your professional development, while empowering you to deliver and be your best. We are happy to report the average tenure according to LinkedIn insights is 8.3 years. We strive to provide a competitive benefits plan to our employees and are proud to have been nationally ranked #1 as one of the 2023 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Springbuk and awarded HEALTHIEST EMPLOYER by the South Florida Business Journal since 2020.
As a company, we believe we are only as successful as our people and are committed to providing training and innovative resources that prepare you to reach your full potential. That's why in addition to tuition reimbursement, we provide our employees with exciting career coaching, courses and training through our own GO FOR MORE Academy and mentoring opportunities through our iCARE (Inclusive Community of Advocacy, Respect and Equality) program.
At BankUnited, we strive to provide our employees with a work life balance. Specifically, retail branches operate 5 days a week Monday - Friday, excluding evening and/or weekend hours. For many of our positions, we offer a hybrid work environment, as well as a remote work environment for designated positions.
If you thrive in a fast-paced collaborative work environment, Apply Now and start your journey with BankUnited today!
Job Description
SUMMARY: A Senior Accountant has overall responsibility for one or more specific areas within the accounting function focusing on cash transactions --due from banks, payroll, etc. May have direct reports. May compile financial information and be responsible for the preparation of various reports, prepare or review journal entries, reconcile or review reconciliations of accounts, analyze financial data and perform accounting research within assigned area of responsibility. Under the supervision of the controller or assistant controller may be responsible for developing and implementing accounting and control policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. A Senior Accountant has overall responsibility for one or more specific areas within the accounting function focusing on cash transactions --due from banks, payroll, etc. May have direct reports. May compile financial information and be responsible for the preparation of various reports, prepare or review journal entries, reconcile or review reconciliations of accounts, analyze financial data and perform accounting research within assigned area of responsibility. Under the supervision of the controller or assistant controller may be responsible for developing and implementing accounting and control policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

• Prepares or reviews daily, monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Monitors activity in cash and due from bank accounts and prepares journal entries, as applicable.
• Monitors activity in short-term borrowing accounts and prepares applicable journal entries.
• Prepares or reviews financial reports, analyses, work papers or schedules relating to significant or complex accounting areas, as needed. Examples include but are not limited to share-based compensation, investment securities, derivative instruments, income taxes, fair value accounting, equity instruments and earnings per share. This requires a thorough understanding of applicable GAAP and an ability to independently research and recommend appropriate application of accounting standards.
• May have overall responsibility for the preparation and/or review of one or more financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
• Participates in discrete accounting projects as assigned, such as applications systems conversions, new product implementation, new accounting policy research and implementation, and others.
• Assists in drafting and implementing accounting policies or procedures. Maintains written accounting procedures and SOX 404 documentation.
• Prepares or reviews financial analyses, such as yield and variance analyses.
• Prepares or reviews monthly reconciliations of multiple GL accounts.
• Expected to keep up to date with respect to applicable accounting rules and banking regulations.
• Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal, and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
• Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
• Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises function, projects, or services and/or one or more employees, as applicable.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance coaching; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree with significant accounting emphasis preferred.
EXPERIENCE

• 4 - 6 years of CPA firm or bank accounting experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be proficient with accounting software applications, Excel, and Word.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Equivalent experience may be substituted at the discretion of management preferred.