Sr. Accountant-General Accounting

Job Description

SUMMARY: A Senior Accountant has overall responsibility for one or more specific areas within the accounting function focusing on cash transactions --due from banks, payroll, etc. May have direct reports. May compile financial information and be responsible for the preparation of various reports, prepare or review journal entries, reconcile or review reconciliations of accounts, analyze financial data and perform accounting research within assigned area of responsibility. Under the supervision of the controller or assistant controller may be responsible for developing and implementing accounting and control policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. A Senior Accountant has overall responsibility for one or more specific areas within the accounting function focusing on cash transactions --due from banks, payroll, etc. May have direct reports. May compile financial information and be responsible for the preparation of various reports, prepare or review journal entries, reconcile or review reconciliations of accounts, analyze financial data and perform accounting research within assigned area of responsibility. Under the supervision of the controller or assistant controller may be responsible for developing and implementing accounting and control policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

• Prepares or reviews daily, monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Monitors activity in cash and due from bank accounts and prepares journal entries, as applicable.
• Monitors activity in short-term borrowing accounts and prepares applicable journal entries.
• Prepares or reviews financial reports, analyses, work papers or schedules relating to significant or complex accounting areas, as needed. Examples include but are not limited to share-based compensation, investment securities, derivative instruments, income taxes, fair value accounting, equity instruments and earnings per share. This requires a thorough understanding of applicable GAAP and an ability to independently research and recommend appropriate application of accounting standards.
• May have overall responsibility for the preparation and/or review of one or more financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
• Participates in discrete accounting projects as assigned, such as applications systems conversions, new product implementation, new accounting policy research and implementation, and others.
• Assists in drafting and implementing accounting policies or procedures. Maintains written accounting procedures and SOX 404 documentation.
• Prepares or reviews financial analyses, such as yield and variance analyses.
• Prepares or reviews monthly reconciliations of multiple GL accounts.
• Expected to keep up to date with respect to applicable accounting rules and banking regulations.
• Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal, and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering ( Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
• Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
• Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises function, projects, or services and/or one or more employees, as applicable.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance coaching; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in accounting required, master's degree with significant accounting emphasis preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 4 - 6 years of CPA firm or bank accounting experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be proficient with accounting software applications, Excel, and Word.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Equivalent experience may be substituted at the discretion of management preferred.