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Senior Accountant

Job in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, 62523, USA
Listing for: Hickory Point Bank & Trust
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-16
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Tax Accountant
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Tax Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Ensure accuracy. Strengthen insight. Support sound decision‑making.

At Hickory Point Bank & Trust, strong community banking starts with strong financial leadership. As a Senior Accountant, you play a key role in maintaining the Bank’s financial integrity, producing accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting management with the information needed to make informed decisions.

This is more than a transactional accounting role. It’s a hands‑on, analytical position for accounting professionals who value precision, accountability, and collaboration, and who want to contribute meaningfully to a mission‑driven community bank.

If you enjoy working with complex financial data, improving processes, and partnering across teams to ensure accuracy and compliance, this role offers impactful work and continued professional growth.

What you’ll do:

Perform daily and monthly accounting close activities and prepare financial and management reports

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, resolving reconciling items in a timely manner

Monitor and analyze accounts receivable and payable activity; provide backup support for accounts payable as needed

Process employee expense reimbursements in accordance with company policy

Safeguard the Bank’s funds through effective use of Positive Pay controls and monitoring

Prepare Call Report schedules and support regulatory reporting requirements

Partner with other departments to ensure accurate reporting of financial activity

Support the Controller and CFO with analysis, reporting, and special projects as needed

Perform all duties in compliance with banking regulations, internal controls, and Bank policies

What success looks like:

Accurate, timely financial close and reconciliations

Reliable, well‑documented financial reports that support leadership decision‑making

Strong attention to detail and sound judgment

Effective collaboration with accounting leadership and cross‑functional partners

Consistent adherence to regulatory and internal control standards

We are seeking candidates who bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Three (3) or more years of progressive accounting experience

Prior bank accounting or financial institution experience, preferred

Strong analytical skills and understanding of general ledger activity

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Ability to work independently while managing deadlines and priorities

Professional communication skills and respect for confidentiality

A collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset

Why Join Us?

Competitive compensation aligned with experience

Opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership and executive management

Exposure to regulatory reporting and higher‑level financial analysis

Supportive, team‑oriented culture

Robust benefits package

Long‑term stability with a community‑focused bank Equal Opportunities Statement Hickory Point Bank & Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Disclaimer The salary range provided represents the anticipated starting pay for this position. Individual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, role requirements and responsibilities, related experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity.

Benefit Package This position is eligible for a robust benefit package. Available benefits include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time, Bereavement Time, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Retirement Plan.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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