Financial Reporting Accountant

Southside Bank•Tyler, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Accountant prepares financial statements in accordance with SEC, GAAP, FDIC, and Federal Reserve reporting guidelines and researches accounting rules and regulations. The role assists external auditors as needed and provides general support to other areas of the Accounting Department. It maintains the confidentiality of sensitive Bank information and provides professional, courteous service to customers and employees in a positive atmosphere consistent with Southside Bank’s mission, CORE Values, and Blue Book culture guide. The position participates in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals, follows Bank policies and procedures, complies with audit requirements and applicable laws and regulations—including the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering laws—and adheres to the Bank’s Information Security Program. It also provides leadership by example and by sharing knowledge and skills, follows safety policies, reports unsafe activities, and performs additional assigned duties. The role is based in Tyler and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. The work takes place in a well-lighted, heated or air-conditioned indoor office with adequate ventilation and moderate office noise. The position requires remaining stationary for most of the day, occasional movement within the office, frequent communication, and continual use of a computer and other office equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a finance-related field.
At least four years of accounting and financial work experience.
Excellent analytical and review skills, including the ability to interpret business periodicals, technical procedures, government regulations, and reports, and apply information to resolve situations for the financial institution.
Ability to analyze and understand financial statements and the impact of financial information.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write memorandums using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex or controversial topics to senior management, public groups, or boards of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability and statistical inference, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Basic personal computer skills, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach, handle items, and work with fingers; ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Ability to remain stationary for 90% of the time, occasionally move around the office, continually operate a computer and office productivity machinery, and frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
Availability to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

CPA license.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial statements in accordance with SEC, GAAP, FDIC, and Federal Reserve reporting guidelines.
Research accounting rules and regulations.
Assist external auditors as needed.
Provide general support to other areas of the Accounting Department as necessary.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive Bank information.
Maintain a positive and caring atmosphere consistent with Southside Bank’s mission, CORE Values, and Blue Book culture guide.
Provide enthusiastic, professional, and courteous service to Bank customers and employees.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Understand and follow Southside Bank policies and procedures.
Comply with applicable audit policies and procedures.
Perform duties in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering laws, and the Bank’s Information Security Program.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing knowledge and skills.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report unsafe activities to a supervisor or Human Resources.
Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.