Accounting Analyst

Sunflower Bank NA•Plano, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a full-time Accounting Analyst at our Plano, TX location. The Accounting Analyst position is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of accounting entries, reports, and reconciliations, many of which utilize complex spreadsheets. These tasks involve assimilating data from various sources, updating spreadsheets and using analytical thinking skills throughout to determine their accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting preferred
1 year of accounting experience, ideally with a bank or similar financial institution preferred
Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the capacity to effectively learn company-specific accounting and operations systems
Desire and aptitude to identify and investigate anomalies on financial reports
Proven ability to work independently & be able to communicate conclusions to management
Proven ability to look for improvements in efficiency or effectiveness of operational processes
Must possess sufficient interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and various departments throughout the company

Responsibilities

Performing and communicating financial statement variance analysis during the monthly financial statement close process in a time-sensitive manner
Assist with the estimations of the impact on financial statements of regulatory amendments, business model alterations, software conversions, etc.
Complete controlled processes to remit cash payments to third parties, including tax-related entities and vendors
Manage prepaid and/or accrued expenses and fixed assets and related depreciation processes
Account for investment entries including premiums, amortizations, swap interest adjustments, cash collateral settlements, equity method investments, derivative position settlement, etc.
Manage recurring monthly entries including lease accounting, cash accounting, reconciling variances to actual statements upon receipt and recommending updates for future monthly entries
Accounting for Intercompany and affiliate payables and receivables
Track invoice payments for capital expenditures and compare with departmental budgets
Assisting with research on reconciliation discrepancies, including proposing journal entries
Processing and reviewing interest accrual entries for loans, deposits and borrowings
Comply with designed control environment to reduce/eliminate the potential for misstatements
Assist with annual audit and periodic regulatory exam requests
Maintain confidentiality of customer and bank information
Maintain effective business relationships with those with whom business is conducted, both inside and outside of the bank, including co-workers, customers, vendors, and others
Perform the job in accordance with applicable industry laws and regulations as well as the policies and procedures established by the company
Perform other duties as assigned.