Banking Senior Accountant

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial activities of our organization and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES:
· Complies with, and stays abreast of, all policies and procedures, federal and state laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to the job.

· Maintains the Bank’s financial records and reports in an up-to-date condition reflecting changes in the general ledger, in accordance with company policies and procedures. This includes reviewing and analyzing general ledger accounts to ensure accurate reporting of the financial activity of the bank.

· Prepares and reviews daily and monthly record journal entries.

· Prepares general ledger accounting reconciliations.

· Responsible for general ledger maintenance, ensure proper integration and interface with core and other applicable systems that impacts the general ledger.

· Ensures integrity and accuracy of accounting systems.

· Responsible for timely month-end close process, trend analysis and preparation of monthly and consolidated financial statements and other internal reports.

· Responsibilities include but are not limited to general accounting functions, and specific accounting for loans, investments securities, fixed assets, other investments, leases, prepaid and accrual, deposit, borrowings and equity as assigned.

· Analyzes and record intercompany relationships and transactions between Bank and Bank Holding Company and ensure proper consolidation and elimination.

· Assists in the ongoing monitoring and interpretation of new GAAP, Regulatory pronouncements, and comply with the Bank’s financial controls.

· Maintains ongoing collaboration with other departments to obtain and review schedules for the preparation of external filings, and to ensure transactions are captured appropriately in the financial statements.

· Prepares various banking regulatory report schedules, including the Call report and FR-Y reports on a quarterly basis.

· Performs analysis of various accounting activities and financial statements as needed.

· Participate in tax reporting, support and schedule preparation for tax filing, audit, and remittance.

· Assists with the collection of audit related materials as required by external and internal auditors.

· Identifies process improvement opportunities and assists with developing and maintaining procedures and documentation for the Finance – Accounting and Financial Reporting department.

· Assists with developing other ad-hoc pro forma reports.

· Provides support on various special projects.

· Cross-train other positions in the Accounting and Financial Reporting department.

· Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA certification preferred
- Experience in Corporate accounting or related field
- Strong knowledge of financial concepts, practices, and procedures
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero) and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
- Experience with SOX compliance is a plus
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

If you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in bank accounting, we invite you to apply for this position. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth within our organization.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,992.25 - $68,635.83 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Ability to Relocate:

• West Covina, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person