Accountant (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

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.

• 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. Provides accounting and technical support to financial systems that includes upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Systems Support - Uses intercompany reconciliation tool and settlement tool. Trouble shoots issues and works with vendor to solve system breakage. 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.
• Reconcilement – Assists in the identification and resolution of exceptions, discrepancies, and variances encountered in different applications. Reviews and reports aging and exceptions. 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. Reviews consolidation process and validates elimination. 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, update desktop procedures, improve efficiency and enhance controls for the work group. Demonstrates a deep understanding of current accounting principles, regulations, and systems, and develops additional line-of-business knowledge, including understanding of the general ledger (trees, tables, queries, and reports), financial reporting tool, intercompany reconciliation and settlement tool, the flow and relationship among systems. Participates in departmental efforts related to audits and research and acts as an accounting resource to special projects such as acquisitions and conversions.
• 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.

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

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits