Accountant II

SUMMARY

The Accountant II handles essential accounting duties for the parent company and its subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role includes preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for senior management, regulatory agencies, and external auditors. The Accountant II also researches and responds to inquiries from examiners, auditors, and management, and assists in developing reliable information for regulatory and financial reporting requirements.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, analytical, and organized, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and proficiency in accounting software. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with senior management, auditors, and regulatory bodies. A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, along with relevant work experience, is preferred.

The Accountant II significantly impacts the company by maintaining financial integrity and compliance. Their accurate and timely reporting supports informed decision-making by senior management and helps the company meet regulatory requirements, fostering trust with external stakeholders and contributing to the company's growth and stability.

All employees are expected to protect the information and assets of the organization through heightened awareness of information security, cybersecurity, and risk management best practices, as well as complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare and post the various entities, including cash receipts, journal entries, general ledger transactions, cash disbursements, and general ledger reconciliations, as well as all required reports.
• Maintain data entry and recording for various software programs, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, shareholder accounting, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, lease accounting, 1099 and regulatory reports.
• Maintain specialized accounting software and functions, including shareholder accounting, fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, lease accounting, customer deposit systems, regulatory and 1099 preparation.
• Processes and maintains assigned ad hoc or recurring journal entries in a timely and accurate manner;
• Monitor various Fed and FDIC reporting requirements, rule changes, and prepare or review the necessary reports, as well as track changes in Accounting Standards.
• Assist in the preparation of corporate stockholder processing.
• Prepare the daily funds settlement process.
• Prepare and post various investment entries.
• Prepare pledging requests and assist with various pledging related functions.
• Prepare or review various balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Review bank deposits and perform reconciliation of accounts.
• Support the accurate preparation and presentation of financial data for monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory and financial reports.
• Prepare and assist with various state and local reporting, including annual reports, unclaimed property, and Tangible and Intangible tax returns.
• Design and build reporting structures and formats using various software programs.
• Assist with the budget process.
• Maintain subsidiary schedules that support and reconcile to control accounts or activities.
• Assist with federal and state examination requests, as well as internal and external audit inquiries.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual tax information.
• Accurately key or scan document data into imaging equipment, ensuring all information is properly filed, indexed and cross-referenced through electronic means.
• Ensure that electronic records are properly maintained, archived and stored according to established policies and regulations.
• Utilize strong communication skills to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Recommend and implements process improvements in areas of responsibility.
• Provide support to other members of the Accounting Department as needed.
• Assume responsibility for special projects and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a related field, or a commensurate combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in Accounting or a related field required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of Accounting functions and relevant laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers at all levels.
• A positive and proactive approach to work, demonstrating enthusiasm, adaptability, and the ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful or adverse conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention detail.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to apply sound judgement in decision-making.
• Ability to accurately and quickly complete standard mathematical calculations, applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret common and specialized financial reports.
• Proficient computer literacy, including comfort with Microsoft systems and Office Suite.
• Intermediate typing skills to meet the needs of this position.
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation with appropriate insurance coverage; additionally, the ability to drive occasionally in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.
• The ability to work with minimal or no supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations and other laws/regulations as applicable.

Education

• Associates or better in Accounting

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)