Accountant III

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent in this position assists with the accounting and financial reporting function including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory
compliance, month-end close, internal and external financial reporting and supporting
internal/external audits and regulatory exams. Work involves completing research and analysis to facilitate the internal/external financial reporting processes, proactively identifying and implementing process improvements, and executing the month-end close and account reconciliations. Resources to do the job require reliance on knowledge of all processes related to accounting and financial reporting, the ability to interpret and clearly explain financial information, and the ability to understand and apply GAAP and regulatory rules. Direction is received from the Director of Accounting and Controller. The Accountant III will be responsible for the following duties:

• Responsible for organization’s internal and external financial reporting processes, including quarterly Call Report (Form 5300). Reporting is completed monthly and quarterly.
• In depth understanding of Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Project Management, General Ledger, Payroll, Payroll Tax and Accrual Accounting. This knowledge should be detailed level with the ability to process transactions on any of these systems as well as direct work efforts on these systems..
• Interprets and explains financial information to management.
• Maps the general ledger accounts to the appropriate line items on the internal/external financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Assists and provides oversight during the month-end close process including preparing/reviewing journal entries and completing assigned balance sheet reconciliations within set timeframe.
• Assists with data compilation and coordination of internal and external audit reviews and regulatory exams.
• Continuously assesses accounting and reporting processes to improve efficiency through automation or consolidation of processes.
• System and software implementation experience.
• Database and data mart administration and understanding of systems and information flows.
• Understanding and experience in research and analysis to support variances and system out of balance conditions.
• Works with cross-functional peers to develop appropriate process improvement initiatives.
• Leads projects or represents Accounting department on tactical initiatives, as assigned by the Director of Accounting, and proactively ensures that issues related to business function are addressed, including development of a project plan with expected time requirements and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years banking andor credit union financial accounting and reporting experience. Must have a competent understanding of core banking functions. Thorough knowledge of GAAP required. Extensive financial analysis skills required, including variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Ability to multi-task and handle large volume of work with tight deadlines. Must possess strong analytical, people, written and oral communication skills, and above average judgmental capabilities.