Prepares financial and regulatory reports, manages month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, audits, taxes, and intercompany accounting. Reviews staff accountant work, supports budgeting, maintains compliance with accounting standards, and improves departmental workflows through automation. The role also provides training, assists with banking and regulatory reporting, and oversees property tax processes for more than 300 branches.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to remain in a sitting stationary position for extended periods of time
* Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery
* Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
FCBI is an equal opportunity employer.Preferred Qualifications
* Prepare FLASH reporting and oversee month end closing
* Prepare quarterly Call Reports
* Prepare Consolidated and Combined working papers
* Prepare journal entries (month/quarter end and allocations), data/statistical analysis, monthly report preparation, and budget participation
* Review and sign-off on Staff Accountant journal entries and reconcilements
* Configure, modify, test and implement both current and new software workflows and procedures to ensure compliance with updated accounting standards and operational requirements
* Enforce Company and Departmental policies and procedures
* Process and/or review entries related to FCIS, FNR, and FNR II
* Prepare rebills for intercompany entries and assist in posting when needed
* Analysis and research of individual accounts and outstanding items at all company levels
* Assist in annual external audits and regulatory audits (example: OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC)
* Oversee departmental processes and identify opportunities to automate and streamline workflows for increased efficiency and accuracy.
* Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
* Prepare managerial reports as needed
* Oversee Property renditions and Property taxes for 300+ branches
* Cross train and help staff accountants with daily work
* Participate in webinars related to Banking, Accounting, and overall Regulatory reporting
* Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
* Travel as need to meet business needs
* Other duties as assigned
* Prepare quarterly Call Reports
* Prepare Consolidated and Combined working papers
* Prepare journal entries (month/quarter end and allocations), data/statistical analysis, monthly report preparation, and budget participation
* Review and sign-off on Staff Accountant journal entries and reconcilements
* Configure, modify, test and implement both current and new software workflows and procedures to ensure compliance with updated accounting standards and operational requirements
* Enforce Company and Departmental policies and procedures
* Process and/or review entries related to FCIS, FNR, and FNR II
* Prepare rebills for intercompany entries and assist in posting when needed
* Analysis and research of individual accounts and outstanding items at all company levels
* Assist in annual external audits and regulatory audits (example: OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC)
* Oversee departmental processes and identify opportunities to automate and streamline workflows for increased efficiency and accuracy.
* Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
* Prepare managerial reports as needed
* Oversee Property renditions and Property taxes for 300+ branches
* Cross train and help staff accountants with daily work
* Participate in webinars related to Banking, Accounting, and overall Regulatory reporting
* Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
* Travel as need to meet business needs
* Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to remain in a sitting stationary position for extended periods of time
* Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery
* Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
FCBI is an equal opportunity employer.
* At least 18 years of age
* CPA required
* Bachelor's/master's degree in accounting or finance
* 3-8 years Accounting Experience
* Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures in manual and automated systems
* Understand the concepts of report writing in accounting and/or financial applications
* Proficiency in report writing and ad hoc reporting
* Must be detail oriented, analytical, and organized
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Must successfully pass background investigation according to company policy
* Must be able to get along with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment
* CPA required
* Bachelor's/master's degree in accounting or finance
* 3-8 years Accounting Experience
* Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures in manual and automated systems
* Understand the concepts of report writing in accounting and/or financial applications
* Proficiency in report writing and ad hoc reporting
* Must be detail oriented, analytical, and organized
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Must successfully pass background investigation according to company policy
* Must be able to get along with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment
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