Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Requisition ID: 2026-23184 Location Name: Corporate Headquarters County: Lancaster Category: Finance/Accounting Position Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Job Locations: US-PA-Lancaster | US-NJ-Mt Laurel | US-DE-Georgetown Value Proposition Our values define us and our culture inspires us to change lives for the better. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and every success we experience begins with them. Together we are committed to making a positive impact in our local communities. We champion a culture of continuous learning, work-life integration, and inclusion. We promote a digitally enabled work environment to continuously enhance the experience of our employees and customers. Overview This is a full-time career opportunity that can be hybrid within the Fulton Bank footprint as follows: DE, NJ, PA . The primary responsibility of this role is to perform day to day accounting that includes monitoring, recording, analyzing, and reconciling general ledger activity. This role ensures accurate and timely financial results that support internal and external reporting, while assisting with period end close activities and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. Responsibilities Prepare journal entries, research and analyze general ledger accounts, and review results to promote a timely and accurate month‑end close process. Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations. Research and follow up on outstanding reconciliation items, collaborate with other departments and third parties to resolve discrepancies and outstanding items. Assist in the preparation of the projected earnings for the upcoming month end. Provide requested documentation for various internal and external audits and reviews. Collaborate with the financial planning and analysis team on the annual budget process by providing financial information for assigned areas. Monitor operational processes for compliance with accounting standards and established policies; enhance processes to optimize work effort, leveraging technology where feasible. Prepare ad hoc analyses and management reporting as directed by manager. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Accounting. (Required) Experience: 3 or more years accounting, closing, and report analysis. (Required) 1 or more years banking or financial services. (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail (Required) Solid foundation in U.S. GAAP, financial regulations, and core accounting processes (journal entries, analysis, month end close) (Required) Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and reconciliation platforms (Required) Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently (Required) Broad understanding of banking operations, systems, and processes (Required) Other Duties as Assigned by Manager This role may perform other job duties as assigned by the manager. Each employee of the Organization, regardless of position, is accountable for reading, understanding and acting on the contents of all Company‑assigned and/or job related Compliance Programs, regulations and policies and procedures and ensure that all Compliance Training assignments are completed by established due dates. This includes but is not limited to, understanding and identifying compliance risks impacting their department(s), ensuring compliance with applicable laws or regulations, and escalating compliance risks to the appropriate level of management. Pay Transparency To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges on all job postings regardless of state. We set standard salary ranges for our roles based on the position, function and responsibilities, as benchmarked against similarly sized companies in our industry. Specific compensation offered will be determined based on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials. The salary range may vary based on geographic location. The salary range for this position is $51,600.00 – $86,000.00 annually. Additional compensation components: This job is eligible to participate in a short‑term incentive compensation plan subject to individual and company performance. Benefits Additionally, as part of our Total Rewards program, Fulton Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This includes medical plans with prescription drug coverage; flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen; dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan; paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time; disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about your potential eligibility for these programs, please visit Benefits & Wellness | Fulton Bank. EEO Statement Fulton Bank ("Fulton") is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. Fulton will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, covered veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Sponsorship Statement As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Fulton Bank currently or in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fulton Bank, N.A.