Senior Accountant

Granite Bank is one of the fastest-growing community banks in Minnesota! We’re a locally owned community bank, and we’re expanding our team of dedicated professionals on a mission to help as many people as possible achieve their financial and homeownership goals. We live by our core values: accessibility, agility, transparency, family feel, and empowerment. Whether it’s expanding our product line or having fun company events, we’re prepared to adapt to an ever-changing industry while keeping our people first. Come join us!

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with a strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in the banking or mortgage industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions.
• Reconcile complex accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for internal stakeholders, including executive leadership and mortgage branch managers.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Monitor and reconcile loan and warehouse lines to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Set up new branches, loan officers, and vendors in financial systems.
• Work with Loan Vision Software and QuickBooks to manage and analyze financial data.
• Collaborate with auditors and regulatory agencies to support compliance and financial reporting requirements.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the banking or mortgage industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, GAAP, and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in the mortgage banking industry, with knowledge of Loan Vision Software.

If you’re an experienced accountant looking for an opportunity to grow with a dynamic and community-driven bank, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today!