Accountant
Company: First Citizens Bank
Location: Lillington
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Overview: This position is responsible for the advanced
preparation, analysis, and review of financial statements utilizing
accounting principles. Leads reporting, analysis, and reconcilement
efforts within accounting activities. Evaluates the output and
workflow of assigned team, including advanced oversight of aging
and exceptions and leading resolution efforts. Develops updates and
enhancements to maximize efficiencies and accuracy. Supports
special initiatives and audits through accounting expertise, and
facilitates period-end processes to assist management in closing
the books. Provides training and oversight to less experienced
associates in the work group. Responsibilities:
- Accounting - Analyzes financial statements, data, and complex
accounting activities. Leads the research and resolution of
accounting issues, questions, and standards. Maintains and enters
information into the general ledger. Plans and coordinates
month-end close activities, including analysis and commentary on
business activity and adherence to the period close timeline. Will
be closely involved with various legal entity accounting
activities. Provides accounting and technical support to financial
systems that includes upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Reconcilement - Assists in the identification and resolution of
exceptions, discrepancies, and variances encountered in different
applications. Conducts training sessions to educate on
reconcilement methods and issues. Reviews reconcilement output of
work group for accuracy and compliance.
- Reporting - Prepares complex reports and journal entries that
project the Bank's financial position, including work with various
components of equity. Identifies and explains variances on a
monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Develops additional reporting
requirements as needed.
- Accounting Expert - Utilizes expertise and ongoing research to
maintain accounting policies and controls for the work group.
Demonstrates a deep understanding of current accounting principles,
regulations, and systems, and develops additional line-of-business
knowledge. Participates in departmental efforts related to audits
and research, and acts as an accounting resource to special
projects such as acquisitions and conversions.
- Systems Support - Assists with system changes and testing
including upgrades, troubleshooting, and new system searches.
Assists others to ensure that the financial platforms are
functioning properly to support month-end close, external and
internal reporting requirements.
- Peer Leadership - Assists management in the onboarding and
training of new employees. Mentors less experienced associates,
including review of daily output and coaching on accounting issues.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of
experience in Accounting, Audit, or Financial Analysis OR High
School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Accounting,
Audit, or Financial Analysis
Preferred Education: Advanced Degree
License or Certification Type:
Certified Public Accountant Preferred
Skill(s): Strong understanding of
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP), Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and
self-motivated problem solver
Keywords: First Citizens Bank, Fayetteville , Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Lillington, North Carolina
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