Financial Reporting Accountant

Southside Bank•Tyler, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Accountant prepares financial statements in accordance with SEC, GAAP, FDIC, and Federal Reserve reporting guidelines, researches accounting rules and regulations, and assists external auditors as needed. The role also provides general support to other areas of the Accounting Department and maintains the confidentiality of sensitive Bank information. The position supports a positive, caring, and professional atmosphere for customers and employees consistent with Southside Bank’s mission, CORE Values, and Blue Book culture guide. It participates in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals and follows Bank policies, procedures, audit requirements, applicable laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering laws, and the Bank’s Information Security Program. Additional duties include leading by example and sharing knowledge, complying with safety procedures, reporting unsafe activities, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a finance-related field.
A minimum of four years of accounting and financial work experience.
Excellent analytical and review skills, including the ability to read, analyze, and 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 and 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 top management, public groups, and/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 and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Basic personal computer skills, including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items and work with fingers, and ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.
Ability to remain stationary for most of the workday, occasionally move around the office, operate office equipment, and communicate and exchange accurate information.

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 the confidentiality of sensitive Bank information.
Provide enthusiastic, professional, and courteous service to Bank customers and employees.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Comply with Bank policies and procedures, audit policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and the Bank’s Information Security Program.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing knowledge and skills.
Comply with safety policies and procedures and report unsafe activities to a supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.