Full Charge Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Fast growing, customer focused bank located in Waco, Texas is seeking a Full Charge Accountant responsible for managing the bank's day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. This position will handle general ledger activity, account reconciliations, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly organized accounting professional who can work independently, identify issues, and help establish scalable accounting processes and internal controls within a growing banking organization.

Responsibilities:

• Support the CFO in maintaining the integrity of the Quickbooks ledger and financial reports for two entities, with the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Full cycle AP/AR: Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including vendor invoices, accurate coding to expense accounts or inventory, and customer invoices.
• Prepare and post all journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS); prepare all reconciliations (bank, credit card, general ledger).
• Perform month-end close process to ensure financial data is "audit ready", and compile accurate financial statements including balance sheet and income statements.
• Prepare annual budget and prepare periodic forecasts of the entities.
• Take complete ownership of entities accounting cycle and financial records, up to the point of tax preparation.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports; prepare data and support for auditors.
• Develop and maintain ad hoc reports.
• Clearly communicate with senior management, CPAs, auditors, and other professionals.
• Assist with other projects as needed.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles, banking regulations, and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and internal controls as the bank continues to grow.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting. CPA license strongly preferred, but not required for candidates with proven tenured, full-charge accounting experience.
• Quickbooks proficiency required (certification preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (required); solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles, financial statements,
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities; ability to research; critical thinking and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to seek process improvement; proven long-term tenure and committed to long-term career.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.