Senior Accountant I

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.

We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

It is the responsibility of the Senior Accountant I to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position.  To follow the policies and procedures of South State Bank, NA exercising competency, courtesy, and concern for the development of the bank.  Assist the Controller, Assistant Controllers and fellow Accountants with the month-end close process, account reconciliations, consolidation, financial preparation, financial statement analysis, and acquisition integrations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures general ledger integrity is maintained through timely reconcilements; and proper classification to accounts and responsibility centers
• Reconciles and reviews of general ledger & bank use accounts under corporate accounting responsibility
• Assists in the development of automated accounting systems and process improvements
• Prepare accurate general ledger entries that are accompanied by supporting documentation for bank, holding company and various subsidiaries
• Prepare accurate monthly reports and corresponding journal entries for month end
• Assist with completion of monthly and quarterly variance analysis
• Assists with Mergers & Acquisitions (i.e. assist with GL balancing, GL mapping, application balancing, opening balance sheet accounting)
• Assist with maintaining a SOX control environment
• Prepare reports for financial reporting to regulatory authorities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Self-starter and detailed-oriented
• Ability to meet monthly deadline
• Effective communicator
• Be responsive and act with a sense of urgency
• Ability to handle changing priorities

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

• Education: Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting preferred.
• Experience: 4+ years of accounting experience with Financial Institution experience preferred
• Certifications/Specific Knowledge: Proficient knowledge of accounting and reconciliation: Blackline,Microsoft Office; Workday experience a plus; report writing/technical knowledge; good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

Required annual compliance training; New Employee Orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, reports, and cash denominations, and identify customers. This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer.  This can be done sitting or standing with use of the right desk.  This position may require bending and reaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position is located inside an cooled and heated facility with ability to go to a break room or rest room during breaks. 

Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred.  Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered. Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.