Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a banking organization in the Twin Cities. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support reporting obligations, and contribute to a well-controlled accounting environment. This position is well suited for someone who can manage recurring close activities while also improving processes and partnering across departments. The role requires working on site five days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Produce financial statements and related reports that provide leadership, board members, and oversight committees with timely insight into organizational performance.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly.

• Contribute to the month-end and year-end close cycle by recording journal entries, validating balances, and helping ensure all deadlines are met.

• Partner with employees across the organization to research accounting questions, clarify financial data, and resolve recordkeeping issues.

• Lead or support accounting projects focused on operational improvement, stronger controls, and more efficient departmental workflows.

• Act as an accounting representative on cross-functional initiatives, including selected implementation efforts and purchase accounting work related to merger activities.

• Prepare documentation and supporting analysis for internal audits, external audits, regulatory reviews, and budget planning activities.

• Follow applicable banking regulations and compliance requirements while supporting additional departmental priorities as needed.