Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Position: Accountant I
Location: Atlanta

Title:

Staff Accountant

Department:
Accounting

Reports to:

Controller

Overview:

Perform daily accounting functions as well as month-end and quarter-end close. Learn the full cycle of accounting operations for an SEC public company. You will be performing day-to-day corporate accounting tasks but also gain experience in working with other departments within the bank, auditors, and third-party servicers.

Essential Duties:

* Book various accounting journal entries on the GL system

* Prepare daily and monthly reconciliations

* Prepare wire forms for brokered borrowings/mortgage remittances/etc.

* Prepare summary reports for Management

* Prepare and compile various documents and files for Management and Board meetings or External Auditors

* Prepare weekly and monthly submissions to the FRB

* Research and learn more complex areas of accounting related to banking and internal controls

* Find ways to improve current accounting procedures and tasks to gain efficiency

* Ad-Hoc projects and tasks to help the Senior Accountants, Assistant Controller, and Controller

Education/Additional Training or

Certifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other Business-related areas

* CPA License (or working towards it) preferred but not required

Knowledge/Experience/Skillset:

* Basic accounting knowledge and 0-3 years of experience.

* Familiarity with bank accounting preferred but not required

* Software skills including Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Adobe, Internet, and Email

* Ability to communicate effectively both in person and in writing

* Ability to learn and work independently

* Inquisitive & analytical mind and willingness to grow professionally