Under general supervision, the Senior Accountant will perform a variety of routine duties in the Accounting Department which includes, but is not limited to daily and monthly reconciliation, analysis and certification of various General Ledger accounts, research of outstanding items and inputting journal entries.
What you will do:
Reconcile, analyze and certify various General Ledger accounts within daily and monthly deadlines.
Prepare journal entries with proper documentation.
Identify, research, investigate, and problem-solve GL account and/or internal control issues.
Support the accounting team in meeting month end closing deadlines and deliverables.
Support the accounting team in preparing quarterly and annual deliverables.
Assist in providing detailed support to Accounting Management on financial reports, schedules and regulatory reporting.
Assist management on audit request and responses to inquiries from internal and external auditors.
Responsible for performing special projects as assigned by management.
Who you are:
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
4+ years of GL experience in accounting and/or banking environment.
Required 5 years Related Experience.
Oracle and Hyperion knowledge desired.
Excel proficiency is required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
A high level of independent judgment, initiative and problem solving skills, and the ability to demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and discretion are required.
Attentive to detail, good analytical skills and team oriented.
Excellent communication skills.
Maintain a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Display a willingness and ability to partner and collaborate with other groups.
ADA Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Pay Range: $71,000 - $95,000 annually
AIP Bonus up to 7.5%
Our comprehensive employee benefits program is designed for you to live your best life at work, home, and everywhere in between. Employees working 25 hours or more per week are eligible for health benefits effective the first day of the month following or coinciding with their date of hire.
Benefits package includes[1]:
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution
529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program
Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services
11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year
Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)
Final compensation package will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.
Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.
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[1] The benefits listed in this job posting reflect the Bank’s most reasonable and genuinely expected benefits offered for this position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent additional experience
- At least 4 years of general ledger experience in an accounting or banking environment
- At least 5 years of related experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Oracle knowledge
- Hyperion knowledge
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently
- Independent judgment, initiative, problem-solving, confidentiality, and discretion
- Attention to detail and good analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
What We Do
HomeStreet Bank is one of the largest community banks in the Northwest, California and Hawaii. Since we began in 1921, we've stayed focused on what we believe is most important: building long-term relationships with our customers and providing ongoing support to our communities. We offer a full range of financial services including commercial banking, commercial lending, consumer banking, mortgage lending, residential construction financing, commercial real estate financing and insurance services. Our primary area of community focus is housing and homes. HomeStreet also supports organizations where our employees have an integral involvement. HomeStreet is an Equal Housing Lender and makes mortgage loans without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status. Member FDIC.
