Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant

## Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant Apply locations:
South Jordantime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR101095
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* ** Who we are
** Founded in 1997, Merrick Bank is an FDIC-insured financial institution headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, with over $10 billion in assets. A wholly owned subsidiary of Card Works Financial Group, Merrick Bank serves roughly five million card members and more than 100,000 merchant customers nationwide.  
** What we do
** We provide credit cards, recreational loans, deposit accounts, merchant services and bank sponsor ships to consumers and businesses. As a leader in non-prime lending and merchant acquiring, we combine innovative technology with data-driven insights to help underserved consumers build and strengthen credit while delivering integrated, scalable payment solutions for businesses.

Merrick Bank ranks among the top 20 FDIC-insured credit card issuers in the U.S. and among the top 15 merchant acquirers by transaction volume.
** Position Summary and Role Impact:
** The Senior Accountant – Flow Lending is responsible for supporting accounting and financial reporting for the Flow Lending portfolio, including consumer installment loans originated through strategic partner relationships or purchased from lending partners. This role owns key components of the close process, including preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules, while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data.

The Senior Accountant partners closely with the AVP, Accounting Services and cross-functional teams across operations, servicing, and finance to resolve complex issues, analyze portfolio performance, and strengthen accounting processes. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to operate with a high degree of independence while contributing to continuous improvement in reconciliation, reporting, and close processes.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Prepares and reviews complex account reconciliations supporting the Flow Lending subledger-to-general ledger process
* Prepares and reviews journal entries and supporting schedules
* Performs detailed variance analysis and identifies drivers of fluctuations
* Partners with operations and finance teams to resolve complex discrepancies
* Supports preparation and enhancement of business line reporting
* Applies accounting policies to routine and moderately complex transactions
* Prepares and reviews audit support documentation
* Identifies and implements process improvements
* Uses Excel and reporting tools for portfolio analysis
* Provides guidance to junior team members
** Requirements for Success:
**** Education & Experience
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* Required:

**** Candidates should meet one of the following:
*** Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field with 2+ years of progressive accounting experience
* 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience in lieu of a degree
** In addition, candidates should have:
*** Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting fundamentals, with the ability to apply them to moderately complex transactions and scenarios
* Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and accrual-based accounting
* Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex accounting issues, including identifying root causes and recommending solutions
* Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a deadline-driven environment
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis techniques
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Effective communication and collaboration skills
** Preferred:
*** Experience with loan accounting, installment lending, or consumer finance portfolios
* Experience in subledger-driven or high-volume accounting environments
* Familiarity with interest income recognition, amortization, deferred fees, and loan lifecycle concepts
* Experience supporting close processes in a business line or divisional accounting structure
* Experience improving reconciliation processes, close timelines, or reporting accuracy
* Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
* Background in financial services, fintech, banking, or lending organizations
* Experience reviewing work or providing guidance to junior team members
** Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities:
*** Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy, completeness, and accountability for results
* Strong execution discipline with the ability to independently manage close and reconciliation responsibilities
* Ability to perform financial analysis, interpret results, and communicate key drivers of variances
* Ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, operations, and finance…