Financial Accountant

Fulton Bank • Lancaster, PA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time career opportunity that can be hybrid within the Fulton Bank footprint as follows: DE, NJ, PA . The primary responsibility of this role is to perform day to day accounting that includes monitoring, recording, analyzing, and reconciling general ledger activity. This role ensures accurate and timely financial results that support internal and external reporting, while assisting with period end close activities and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Accounting. (Required)
• 3 or more years accounting, closing, and report analysis. (Required)
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail (Required)
• Solid foundation in U.S. GAAP, financial regulations, and core accounting processes (journal entries, analysis, month end close) (Required)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and reconciliation platforms (Required)
• Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently (Required)
• Broad understanding of banking operations, systems, and processes (Required)

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years banking or financial services. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, research and analyze general ledger accounts, and review results to promote a timely and accurate month-end close process.
• Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Research and follow up on outstanding reconciliation items, collaborate with other departments and third parties to resolve discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Assist in the preparation of the projected earnings for the upcoming month end.
• Provide requested documentation for various internal and external audits and reviews.
• Collaborate with the financial planning and analysis team on the annual budget process by providing financial information for assigned areas.
• Monitor operational processes for compliance with accounting standards and established policies; enhance processes to optimize work effort, leveraging technology where feasible.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and management reporting as directed by manager.
• Other Duties as Assigned by Manager
• Each employee of the Organization, regardless of position, is accountable for reading, understanding and acting on the contents of all Company-assigned and/or job related Compliance Programs, regulations and policies and procedures, as well as ensure that all Compliance Training assignments are completed by established due dates.
• This includes but is not limited to, understanding and identifying compliance risks impacting their department(s), ensuring compliance with applicable laws or regulations, and escalating compliance risks to the appropriate level of management.

Benefits

• This job is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive compensation plan subject to individual and company performance.
• Additionally, as part of our Total Rewards program, Fulton Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This includes medical plans with prescription drug coverage; flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen; dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan; paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time; disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees