BankUnited

Sr. Accountant - Financial Reporting SEC

BankUnited$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
  • Master's Degree with significant accounting emphasis preferred
  • 4 - 6 years of CPA firm or bank Accounting experience required
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent experience may be substituted at management's discretion

Responsibilities

  • Prepares or reviews daily, monthly, and quarterly journal entries
  • Analyzes complex accounting areas and prepares financial reports and schedules
  • Has responsibility for the accuracy of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with GAAP
  • Participates in accounting projects such as system conversions and policy implementations
  • Drafts accounting memos and position papers citing authoritative standards
  • Assists in maintaining accounting policies and SOX documentation
  • Monitors multiple GL accounts and prepares financial analyses

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Qualifications preferred for candidates within the local footprint
  • Chance to work on significant accounting projects
  • Engagement in compliance with regulatory standards
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY A Senior Accountant has overall responsibility for one or more specific areas within the accounting function. May have direct reports. May compile financial information and be responsible for the preparation of various reports, prepare or review journal entries, reconcile or review reconciliations of accounts, analyze financial data, perform accounting research within assigned area of responsibility. Under the supervision of the controller, loan controller or chief accounting officer may be responsible for developing and implementing accounting and control policies and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. Solid understanding of applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and banking regulations is required. This position is primarily focused on Financial Reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepares or reviews required daily, monthly and quarterly journal entries.
  • Prepares or reviews financial reports, analyses, work papers or schedules relating to significant or complex accounting areas. Examples include but are not limited to investment securities, derivative instruments, fair value accounting and disclosures, equity instruments, earnings per share. This requires a thorough understanding of applicable GAAP and an ability to independently research and recommend appropriate application of accounting standards.
  • May have overall responsibility for the preparation and/or review of one or more financial statements or financial statement disclosures. Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of those disclosures in accordance with GAAP and completion of the applicable disclosure checklist.
  • Participates in discrete accounting projects as assigned, such as applications systems conversions, new product implementation, new accounting policy research and implementation, and others.
  • Prepares accounting memos and/or position papers, citing applicable authoritative standards.
  • Assists in drafting and implementing accounting policies or procedures. Maintains written accounting procedures and SOX 404 documentation.
  • Prepares or reviews financial analysis, such as yield and variance analyses.
  • Has overall or significant accounting responsibility for operating subsidiaries.
  • Prepares or reviews monthly reconciliations of multiple GL accounts.
  • May be responsible for review and release of ACH and wire transfers.
  • Expected to independently keep up to date with respect to applicable accounting standards and banking regulations.
  • Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
  • Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
  • Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supervises function, projects or services and/or one or more employees, as applicable.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance coaching; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
  • Master's Degree with significant accounting emphasis preferred.

Experience
  • 4 - 6 years of CPA firm or bank Accounting experience required.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) equivalent experience may be substituted at the discretion of management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Must be proficient with accounting software applications, Excel and Word.

Additional Information
  • Candidates residing in locations within BankUnited's footprint may be given preference.

About BankUnited

BankUnited, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida, with 87 banking centers in 15 counties throughout Florida and six banking centers in the New York metropolitan area. BankUnited, Inc. provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through its subsidiaries, BankUnited, N.A. and BankUnited Investment Services, Inc. BankUnited, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida.
Learn more about BankUnited
Size
1,465 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$197.8 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-2%
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