The Corporate Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Bank’s financial records through timely balance sheet reconciliations, research and resolution of reconciling items, and collaboration with business units to maintain a strong internal control environment. This position serves as the primary owner of the balance sheet reconciliation process and partners across the Bank to identify, investigate, escalate, and remediate accounting discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities:

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Prepare, review, and maintain assigned balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with Bank policy.
• Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Research outstanding reconciling items and determine appropriate resolution.
• Monitor aging of reconciling items and ensure timely remediation.
• Escalate unresolved or high-risk items to the Controller and appropriate management.
• Develop action plans with business units to resolve outstanding issues.
• Maintain reconciliation documentation to support internal controls and audit requirements.

Research and Problem Resolution

• Investigate accounting discrepancies, unusual transactions, and system exceptions.
• Analyze general ledger activity and identify root causes of variances.
• Coordinate with business units and branches to resolve accounting issues.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen internal controls and reduce operational risk.

Accounting Backup

• Serve as backup to the Accounting Department by:
• Assisting with daily accounting operations.
• Reviewing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Supporting financial reporting activities.
• Assisting with audit and examination requests.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Support maintenance of a strong internal control environment.
• Ensure accounting processes comply with Bank policies and regulatory expectations.
• Assist with internal and external audits and OCC examinations.
• Participate in implementation of corrective actions resulting from audits or examinations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.

Special Projects

• Participate in system implementations and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with accounting research for new products, services, and regulatory changes.
• Support strategic initiatives and Finance Department projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
• Maintain strong documentation and reporting practices to support compliance expectations
• Protect the bank from unnecessary risk by adhering to bank procedures and confidentiality guidelines, which may include but not limited to currency transaction reports, suspicious activity reports, Regulation CC holds and documentation, robbery procedures, and more.
• Adhere to internal controls, operational procedures, and risk management policies, including security protocols for robbery, fraud, opening/closing processes, cash controls, and teller procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all bank policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal banking regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Experience, Education and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or business-related field or 
• Equivalent Banking or Accounting Experience required.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger accounting.
• Experience working within a regulated financial institution preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent reconciliation and research abilities.
• Ability to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with core banking systems and financial reporting software preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel occasionally for training or meetings.