Senior Accounting Analyst - Controllership - Hybrid - Dallas, TX

Santander Bank • Dallas, TX

55d • $56,250 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Santander is seeking a highly analytical and detailed oriented accounting professional with a passion for data to be a Senior Accounting Analyst - Controllership. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in General Ledger accounting and thrive on making sense of complex financial data. This role is a key contributor in month-end close, account analysis process, and ad-hoc projects. The senior analyst must be innovative and must continue to work to improve the effectiveness of the cash accounting reporting by adjusting and or making enhancements to current accounting and reporting processes. This role is currently a hybrid position in a demanding work environment with plenty of opportunities to learn!

Requirements

• Proven analysis experience working with Excel
• Solid understanding of General Ledger accounting principles, including the accounting flow (debits, credits) , journal entries , data & account reconciliation, financial statement preparation, management reporting, and data analysis .
• Required Accounting or Finance degree or other business degree as long as possess the accounting experience above.
• Able to work hybrid - 3 days a week in our corporate Dallas, TX office.
• Senior Accounting Analyst - Controllership is experienced in reconciling high-volume Subledger and General Ledger data.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent field. - Required.
• 3+ Years Relatable experience in accounting, financial reporting or auditing field - Required.
• 3+ Years Equivalent work experience - Required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel is required
• Demonstrated competence of accounting practices and procedures, including US GAAP/IFRS and regulatory reporting standards.
• Practical analytical and accounting skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to focus on details to ensure and maintain data accuracy, and demonstrate holistic understanding of accounting and financial report.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate experience with MS Word, MS Excel , MS Outlook, MS Access.
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement through training.

Nice To Haves

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Responsibilities

• Gather, manage high-volume data, and produce accurate General Ledger reconciliations by utilizing advanced knowledge in excel and high level of analytical skills.
• Proactively research, resolve discrepancies and improve the effectiveness of the accounting reporting team by adjusting and/or enhancing current accounting, reporting processes, and improving efficiency through automation.
• Administer and take ownership in processing of accounting entries, reporting, analysis, and documentation of assigned job areas within the accounting reporting team.
• Provide variance insight and composition analysis related to business activity and drivers related to General Ledger balances.
• Prepare or review regulatory reports and research to resolve discrepancies or significant variances.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure organizational alignment.
• Ensure management has a thorough understanding of business results through the communication of reporting and analysis.

What This Job Offers

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