Senior Accountant- Financial Institution Auditor & Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant– Financial Institution Auditor & Consultant

Varney & Associates, CPA’s, LLC has an excellent career opportunity for a senior level accountant interested in the financial institution industry to become a key business partner with our clients at our Manhattan, Kansas office location. As a  Senior Accountant you will perform compliance, audit, and consulting engagements for financial institutions. Join our growing and successful firm where you are offered opportunities to build your skills in a supportive environment. If you enjoy working on a team with talented and knowledgeable individuals that care about their clients and enjoy their work – Varney’s is the place for you. Our Financial Institution team boasts tremendous growth, variety in the workday, great benefits, and advancement opportunities!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform and manage compliance reviews, bank and trust director’s examinations, and financial statement audits.
• Perform internal control reviews, prepare regulatory filings, and perform other consulting projects.
  
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff and interns and assess performance for projects
• Maintain relationships and work with client management and staff at all levels.
  
• Collaborate with your team to identify and resolve client issues.
  
• Research and analyze financial statements and regulatory issues.
• Actively engage with key client management to collect information and make recommendations for business and process improvements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business or equivalent experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Financial institution knowledge, accounting or regulatory experience a plus
• CPA license preferred, but not required
• Demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards.

• Build client relationships and maintain smooth working relationships
• Highly motivated individual with ability to multitask and complete assignments within budget and deadlines
• Ability to work independently but also collaborate, as a team, with owners and staff
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients adhering to strict confidentiality
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism, reliability and integrity

• Flexibility to travel on a regular basis to out-of-town clients and ability to work additional hours as needed

• Proficient in Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office programs
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles

Benefits & Compensation

We offer an excellent compensation package, commensurate with education, experience and professional development including:

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• 401(k) participation

• Work Life balance, flexible scheduling
• Paid Time off
• Paid Holidays
• AD&D
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance available
• Flexible spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Professional development & Continuing Education
• Membership dues to professional & civic organizations
• Firm paid disability insurance plan
• Wellness benefit

• Performance bonuses

Interested Applicants should submit a Cover Letter and Resume for consideration.