Senior Accounting Analyst - Hybrid - Dallas

Banco Santander•Dallas, TX

14d•$56,250 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success. An exciting journey awaits, if you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! Are you a highly analytical accounting professional ready to transform complex financial data into strategic insights? We're seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst who possesses a strong foundation in General Ledger accounting to join our team and play a key role in our financial analysis and close process. Senior Accounting 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.

Requirements

Reconciling experience with high volume bank and general ledger data
Data mining large volumes of data sets
Strong formula-related Excel skills
3+ years accounting / reconciliation experience
Required Accounting degree
Able to work hybrid – 3 days a week in our corporate Dallas, TX office.
A key contributor in month-end close, account analysis process, and ad-hoc projects.
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 to Advanced experience with MS Word, strong MS Excel , MS Outlook, MS Access.
Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement through training.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Accounting - Required.
3+ Years Relatable experience in accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting or auditing field - Required.
3+ Years Equivalent work experience - Required.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA candidate preferred
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) - Preferred.
Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Responsibilities

Administers the processing, accounting entries, reconciliations, reporting, analysis, and documentation of assigned job areas within the accounting reporting team.
Improves the effectiveness of the accounting reporting team by making adjustments and/or enhancements to current accounting and reporting processes.
Creates and/or improves the accounting and reporting processes; recommends enhancements or improvements to improve effectiveness of reporting team.
Prepares or reviews regulatory reports and research to resolve discrepancies or significant variances.
Communicates with the team concerning new information requests and research while developing working relationships with business line personnel.
Provides guidance to business lines related to financial reporting requirements.
Informs, gains input, and supports decision making by the sharing of knowledge, status, needs, and issues across business lines.
Guides and assists junior level professionals as needed.
Prepares / Reviews, reconciles or analyzes accounting entries, transactions and results in the general ledger and consolidation