Accountant

Accountant Opportunity in Financial Services / BankingAre you ready to take full ownership of critical accounting functions and drive process improvements that truly make an impact? Our client, a leading firm in the financial services sector, is looking for an experienced Accountant to manage the daily reconciliation of their national bank's general ledger and contribute to key financial reporting activities.What You'll Do:Reconcile bank general ledgers and checking accounts daily, including FED, System Balancing, and various clearing accountsInvestigate and resolve outages by tracing root causes and collaborating with the right teamsReview and prepare daily journal entries and maintenance reportsLead month-end close processes: journal entries, ledger reconciliations, and reportingManage monthly fixed assets and prepaid expensesPrepare detailed schedules for the Call Report and assemble the monthly board reporting packageSupport annual audit activities with accurate documentationRun the full Accounts Payable cycle weekly — coding, input, and paymentsMaintain AP records and update procedures to reflect current practicesIdentify inefficiencies and implement effective solutionsDocument and update accounting procedures meticulouslyProvide light office administrative support for the teamWhat You Bring:Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of solid accounting experienceAdvanced Excel skills — including XLOOKUP, nested IF statements, and PivotTablesIndependence and self-motivation: able to prioritize, meet deadlines without reminders, and escalate issues earlyStrong sense of urgency and accuracy in completing routine tasksAnalytical mindset with a curiosity about why processes operate as they doPreferred Experience:Banking or credit union industry knowledgeFamiliarity with FIS Insight, PeopleSoft, or BankTel systemsPrior involvement in Call Report preparationThis role offers more than just performing routine tasks — it's about owning your work, improving systems, and becoming a key part of a reputable banking institution's financial team. Ready to advance your accounting career with meaningful responsibilities and process ownership? Let's connect to explore this exciting opportunity.