About this role
Senior Accountant I manages and maintains accurate accounting records, prepares financial reports, and supports month-end closing activities. The role includes account reconciliations, risk identification/reporting, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately maintain accounting records and related accounting functions
- Prepare daily entries and oversee other entries
- Perform timely and accurate general ledger (G/L) entries and uploads
- Complete account reconciliations in accordance with Bancorp accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Coordinate month-end accounting activities and support special accounting projects
Technical Overview
The work centers on accounting execution: daily and month-end general ledger (G/L) entries, account reconciliations, and GAAP-aligned financial reporting. It also involves leveraging technology to automate and simplify processes and coordinating integration of accounting systems and applications.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a Senior Accountant with strong hands-on experience supporting month-end close and producing accurate financial reports. They have deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), perform account reconciliations and general ledger (G/L) entries accurately and timely, and consistently follow bank policies while identifying and reporting risks.
Must-Have Skills
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Maintaining accurate and detailed accounting recordsMonth-end closing duties and reportingAccount reconciliationsAccurate and timely accounting entries in accordance with Bancorp accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesRisk identificationassessmentmanagementmonitoringand reportingCoordinate month-end accounting activities
Nice-to-Have Skills
Automate and simplify initiativesLeverage technology to enhance efficiency and productivityIntegration of new applications and accounting systems
Tools & Platforms
General ledger (G/L)Financial systemsAccounting information systems
Required Skills
Accounting projectsMaintains accurate and detailed accounting recordsPrepares financial reportsMonth-end closingGeneral ledger (G/L) entriesAccount reconciliationsReconciliation and resolution of outagesGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Bancorp accounting policiesRisk identificationRisk assessmentRisk managementRisk monitoringRisk reportingProcess improvement opportunitiesAutomate and simplify initiativesLeverage technology to enhance efficiency and productivityIntegration of new applications and accounting systemsContinuous Improvement
Hard Skills
Accounting projectsMaintaining accurate and detailed accounting recordsPreparing financial reportsMonth-end closingAccurately maintain accounting recordsDaily entriesGeneral ledger (G/L) entriesReconciliationAccount reconciliationsAccounting policies and practicesGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesOptimizing the application of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesRisk identificationRisk assessmentRisk managementRisk monitoringRisk reportingAccount balances monitoringOutage resolution for complex accountsSpecial accounting projectsComplex assignmentsProcess improvement opportunitiesAutomate and simplify initiativesLeverage technology to enhance efficiency and productivityImprove accounting processesIntegration of new applications and accounting systemsCoordinate month-end accounting activitiesComplete all accounting entries in accordance with Bancorp accounting policiesPrepare account reconciliations in accordance with Bancorp accounting policiesDevelop and maintain accounting informationInput into financial systemsDaily G/L entries and uploadsOperational effectiveness of the systemContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
Openly exchanging ideas and opinionsElevating concernsAccountabilityCommunicationGuidance to less experienced staffReviewing work of less experienced staff accountantsDelegation of duties and responsibilitiesCross training facilitationDeveloping and maintaining business relationshipsGuiding and advisingCustomer experience focusCompliance mindsetContinuous improvement mindset
Keywords for Your Resume
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Deal Breakers
Must demonstrate working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Bancorp accounting policies, Must be able to complete accounting entries and account reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner
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