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Director of Accounting

ALEC
Gurnee, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025

SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), oversees the operations of the accounting department.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Oversees the preparation of monthly financial statements, annual financial reports and other reports and requests for information.
  • Maintains efficient, accurate and timely accounting, recordkeeping, and reporting systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory rules and regulations.
  • Analyzes, develops and recommends fully GAAP compliant accrual balances and adjustments monthly.
  • Monitors cash and investment accounts daily.
  • Establishes and monitors internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions.
  • Reviews and reconciles general ledger activity and supporting financial reports.
  • Prepares special reports for management and regulatory agencies.
  • Analyzes and approves weekly and monthly reconciliations of the correspondent bank accounts.
  • Manages investment purchases accounting and prepares reconciliations.
  • Prepares quarterly Call Report.
  • Prepares annual IRS 990 report.
  • Manages and supports correspondent bank and regulatory agency reporting and compliance commitments.
  • Prepares monthly financial statements and other required financial statements.
  • Coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information.
  • Promotes all aspects of any department project and allocates financial and talent resources appropriately.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.


SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

  • Assists with Accounts Payable.
  • Assists with wire transfers.
  • Expands skillset and knowledge in other areas of the CFO’s responsibility to take on more complex challenges in the future.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
  • Education Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
  • Experience Required: Five (5) years of experience in an Accountant role and five (5) years of experience managing an accounting department.
  • Experience Preferred: Five (5) years of experience managing an accounting department in a financial institution.

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