Senior Accountant

Position Summary:  This position is responsible for providing support to the General Accounting functions of the department by assisting with the preparation of reconciliations, research, journal entries, assisting with accounting month-end close and other general accounting responsibilities. 

• Assist in maintaining policy and procedure documentation.
• Assist in the research and documentation of accounting matters.
• Coordinate with other departments on the quality and correctness of system reports produced for internal, external and regulatory reporting needs.
• Perform daily general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations and reviews and ensuring that variances are resolved in a timely manner.
• Prepare account reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciliation items in a timely manner, to include working closely with personnel in other departments and building strong relationships.
• Manage assigned month-end close processes, including the recording of activity and month end reconciliation of Investments, BOLI, Leases, and other portfolios as assigned. Responsible for various monthly and quarter end accruals.
• Share based compensation activity adjusting monthly accruals and miscellaneous journal entries and related activities.
• Assist management in maintaining effective internal controls over accounting activities, thereby supporting related Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Responsible for assisting auditors, to include but not limited to, providing requested documentation and follow–up on outstanding audit issues.
• Perform general ledger system maintenance, including account set up, changes and closure.
• Perform maintenance activities supporting automation of intercompany transactions.
• Provide support to the accounts payable function as needed to promote effective internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Maintain compliance with and adhere to all state and federal regulations and bank policies and procedures, including, but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, FACT ACT, Community Reinvestment Act, and EEO/AA/Fair Employment Practices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required
• Minimum of three to five years of applicable work experience in accounting or auditing
• CPA licensed or CPA candidate preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in public accounting preferred

• Understanding of U.S. GAAP reporting and strong comprehension of accounting concepts
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to research, evaluate, analyze and implement alternative solutions
• Ability to think creatively to analyze and solve problems, exercise judgment and work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of staff, bank clients, auditors and outside vendors
• Excellent computer skills relevant to Microsoft Office Suites (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and various web based programs

• Continuous remaining in a stationary position, particularly, but not limited to, at a desktop computer.
• Continuous visual review of documents such as financial statements, contracts, spreadsheets, policies, process guides, and other electronic and printed material.
• Frequent need for analytical and critical thinking.
• Frequent high stress periods of high volume work with tight deadlines.
• Continuous repetitive use of hands/arms; particularly concerning to typing, writing, phone & computer use.
• Continuous communication: verbal and written, in-person, phone and electronic.

• Office environment (on-site a minimum of 3 days per week) with occasional travel to branch locations.