Accounting Analyst

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

Under the supervision of the Controller, responsible for overseeing the bank’s operational accounting functions, the accounts payable process, and the review of monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate and efficient performance of the Bank’s financial accounting function.

This position is expected to have strong accounting expertise and the ability to analyze data and independently problem solve.

• Oversee the bank’s accounting operations, including account reconciliations, daily balancing of GL and bank accounts, loan settlements, daily processing, mortgage closing and funding, clearing suspense items, and other duties.
• Review daily balancing performed by accounting staff and serve as the primary back‑up for operational functions.
• Manage the processing of Accounts Payable in a timely and accurate manner, including proper classification of invoices to the general ledger while ensuring accurate accounting for capital expenditures, prepaid expenses, and expense accruals.
• Manage the expense reimbursement process, including reviewing expense reports and managing the corporate credit card program.
• Review monthly account reconciliations performed by staff and prepare high level or complex reconciliations; ensure outstanding items clear on a timely basis.
• Calculate mortgage sales commissions and work with HR to ensure proper processing in accordance with respective incentive compensation plans.
• Research and ensure compliance with proper accounting for other items, including periodic monthly, quarterly, and annual transactions in addition to irregular and non‑recurring transactions; participate in the adoption of new accounting standard updates.
• Lead the general ledger closing process each month, including variance analysis and proposing journal entries.
• Maintain the bank's general ledger as an accurate and useful accounting resource; in coordination with operations, handle account structure and system parameter setup, deferred fee/cost parameters and maintenance, and relevant interfaces with core system modules.
• On an as‑needed basis, participate in cross‑departmental teams for the implementation of new products or procedural changes that impact accounting processes and or general ledger interface.
• Prepare and file sales tax returns and Form 1099s accurately and timely.
• Ensure compliance with abandoned property/stale dated check rules.
• Participate in self‑development activities to grow knowledge of bank transactions, GAAP, treasury functions, and other industry knowledge.
• Co‑operate with other finance personnel to meet internal and external audit and regulatory examination requirements.
• Actively demonstrate the behaviors outlined in The GRB Experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Competency with Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Provide a remarkable client experience; greet clients with warmth, genuine interest, and a smile.
• Lead by example; identify current or potential problems, take ownership, and see them through to resolution.
• Act as a unified team; possess strong interpersonal skills and proactive communication within and across departments.
• Work independently; seek and incorporate feedback on performance from management, coworkers, and clients.
• Demonstrated PC literacy.
• Handle highly confidential information with sensitivity, tact, and discretion.
• Possess exceptionally strong data analytics skills and a passion for digging into data to find answers.
• Be self‑driven with an obsession for learning and independently pursuing process improvements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently must stand, sit, talk, or…