Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

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Become a part of the diverse and inclusive team within our nationally recognized award-winning Bank that is one of the strongest in the nation. Woodforest National Bank is privately owned, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is the largest shareholder. We focus on building relationships and discovering opportunities to better serve our communities and understand the financial needs of every customer we serve. At Woodforest we care and prove it by volunteering with local charities and foodbanks to give back to the communities we serve. By joining Woodforest you will become a part of one of the largest employee-owned banks in the country!
The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for recording, analyzing, and reporting financial reports. This includes preparing entries to accounts, reconciling balances, fixed asset reporting, investment reporting, and creating reports within accounting systems.
Key Responsibilities:
· Analyzes financial information to determine accuracy of account balances, financial postings, and calculations; investigates and resolves discrepancies.
· Performs a variety of accounting tasks for the bank and its affiliates including but not limited to preparing journal entries, reconciling various balance sheet accounts, processing, and reconciling interfacing sub-systems to the general ledger, and preparing analysis based on financial results.
· Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including annual audited financial statements.
· Research accounting rules and regulations and make recommendations for improving company policy and procedures.
· Contributes to the preparation of presentations of monthly results for the bank and its affiliates to management as part of the month-end cycle.
Competencies Required:
· Self-starter who uses time effectively and efficiently meeting required deadlines.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail and concern for data accuracy.
· Solid technology abilities, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and database applications.
· Knowledge of QuickBooks and/or Dynamics AX preferred.
· Knowledge of financial, accounting principles including U.S. GAAP.
· Capable of performing accounting research and presenting real-time solutions.
· Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
· Strong leadership skills that include the ability to mentor and develop staff.
· Ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
· 2 years' experience in a senior level accountant, finance, or auditor role required.
· 5 years in public accounting, banking or financial services preferred.
· Microsoft Dynamics/AX experience preferred.
· QuickBooks experience preferred.
Formal Education & Certification:
· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing, required.
Work Status:
· Full-Time.
Supervisory Responsibility:
· None.
Travel:
· 5% travel expected.
Working Conditions:
· Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.
**Job:** **Corporate*
**Organization:** **Texas - Houston*
**Title:** *Senior Financial Reporting Accountant*
**Location:** *Texas-The Woodlands*
**Requisition ID:** *063224*