Sr. Associate, Accounting
Company: FNBO
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story and we're
committed to their success! Please see below the details of this
career opportunity and how it fits into our organization's
success.
Our Modern, Flexible Workplace:
We believe in a Modern, Flexible Workplace, and we are continuously
exploring advancements in technology and office environments to
make it easier to work from anywhere at any time, allowing for more
flexibility in where and how you work. We know that choice and
flexibility are important to you. We also recognize that flexible
and remote positions can become opportunities for military
partners, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to thrive
at our company. We invite you to consider what a Modern, Flexible
Workplace can mean for you!
It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work remotely
for three (3) or more days a week and will share a hoteling
workspace when working onsite. Work location is subject to change
based on business needs.
Summary of the Job:
Lead role responsible for accounting and regulatory financial
reporting. Maintain more complex general ledger and/or sub-system
including preparation or review of general ledger entries,
monitoring of balances, analysis of related general ledger accounts
and resolution of processing exceptions. Prepare management, GAAP
and regulatory reports which require more technical accounting
knowledge, analysis and research. Resolve complex operational,
financial and reporting accounting problems. Review journal entries
and reports prepared by peers. This role works collaboratively with
other team members to identify, recommend, implement and enhance
the value and consistency of processes, procedures and policy to
continuously improve accounting and financial reporting accuracy
and efficiency across enterprise. Provide back-up for departmental
processes and assist in the training of departmental staff. Provide
support for external audit process.
About This Role:
1. Provide departmental operational support to manager and first
point of escalation and resolution of issues from peers.
Maintain the collection and reporting of departmental performance
metrics
Review journal entries and reports timely
Utilize escalated issues as training/coaching opportunities.
Train new employees and cross-train existing staff on applicable
tasks, compliance and regulatory requirements
Maintain comprehensive job knowledge and provide or coordinate
on-the-job-training on job functions. Update or monitor written
procedures as changes occur
Lead/participate in the implementation of projects
Analyze and recommend additional training solutions for team
members to maintain or exceed established standards of
performance
Provide input to the annual performance process (As
requested/required by manager)
2. Assume ownership and responsibility for all aspects of assigned
accounts, general ledgers and sub-systems to ensure accurate
accounting and financial reporting.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the purpose and activity for
each assigned account, general ledger and sub-system.
Be accountable for planning and prioritizing work load to meet
established deadlines; coordinate with manager as issues arise
Prepare entries to the general ledger and the sub-system that are
complete, accurate, timely, supported by appropriate documentation
and comply with all applicable internal policies, regulations and
generally accepted accounting principles.
Proactively provide supporting information to assigned account
reconciler.
Research, document and effectively communicate account
discrepancies and issues to manager and business units, as
appropriate.
Develop recommendations on how to properly and timely resolve
identified issues; assist with implementation of recommendations,
as assigned.
3. Perform accurate and timely analysis and reporting for assigned
management, GAAP and regulatory reports.
Prepare information from general ledger, sub-systems and business
units to complete assigned reports including Federal Reserve, FDIC,
PAC, OCC and/or Annual Report. Maintain appropriate supporting
documentation in accordance with department procedures. Analyze
significant changes between line items or time periods.
Keep current on new FASB and regulatory rules and pronouncements
for assigned reporting.
Research and recommend changes to sub-systems to meet new GAAP or
regulatory requirements, as assigned.
Provide support to business unit personnel regarding GAAP and
regulatory requirements. Answer questions and/or direct questions
to manager or other appropriate personnel, as applicable.
Provide support for external audit process.
4. Detect issues and recommend solutions or enhancements to
enterprise accounting processes and policies through evaluating and
improving analysis capabilities, identifying and improving
standardization, improving system utilization and efficiencies,
adding additional internal controls and developing effective
external benchmarking metrics.
Continuously monitor and recommend changes to existing processes,
systems and standards to improve overall reporting and analysis
capabilities
Present ideas for process improvement, volunteer ideas and actively
solve problems when identified
Identify and document potential solutions and the work required to
implement solutions
Ensure recommendations align and are consistent with best
practices
5. Ensure procedures and back-ups are in place for all assigned
work.
Document and maintain procedures and update as needed.
Ensure a back-up is identified for your work and if none, notify
manager of need for back-up.
Assist with training of back-up.
Communicate procedure changes to back-up as they arise
6. Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and
the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties.
Complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and
controls, as required.
Report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or
regulations.
Report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.
If applicable, ensure direct reports meet the above requirements
and take action to address employee performance issues.
7. Exhibit professional behavior and promote positive working
relationships.
Practice enterprise values. Maintain constructive working
relationships throughout the Bank.
Support the goals and strategic plan of the business units you are
working with, as well as the overall enterprise goals and plans
Collaborate with the Finance team to execute deliverables
accurately and within defined timelines of completion.
The Ideal Candidate for This Role:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
5+ years of progressive accounting and analysis experience
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and related
regulations
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
environment.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task assigned projects and daily workload while
adhering to multiple timetables of completion
Working knowledge of Excel.
Strong research and writing skills
Ability to review accounting work and financial reports of
departmental staff
Ability to accurately identify root cause of issue and develop
solutions.
Desired:
CPA or MBA
Supervisory or review experience
Experience in the industry.
Experience with Oracle financial systems.
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion:
FNBO is committed to belonging, inclusion, diversity and equity. We
are committed to intentionally and proactively creating pathways to
success for historically underrepresented populations. To
accomplish this, we foster a culture of belonging and inclusion so
that every employee is valued, and has opportunity and the ability
to make an impact. FNBO strives to reflect the diversity of the
communities we serve in the makeup of our workforce.
See the full FNBO Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement here
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran
status, or disability status.
Click here to download 'EEO is The Law' Self-Print Poster
Click here to download 'EEO is The Law' Supplement for Federal
Contractors
Click here to download 'EEO is The Law' GINA Supplement
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