Senior Staff Accountant - Reconciliations

Hancock Whitney Bank•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant supervises and supports finance staff in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing journal entries, general ledger tickets, account reconciliations, and financial statements. The role also administers accounting software applications and the general ledger structure. It coordinates the monthly close, reviews financial statements and reconciliations, prepares consolidated variance explanations, and supports audits and examinations by gathering information and responding to questions. The position directly supervises Finance Department employees in the Controllers Division, including assigning and reviewing work, setting schedules, training and evaluating employees, and resolving workplace issues. It also maintains finance software systems, works with other departments to complete projects by their deadlines, and provides backup and cross-training support as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and at least 2 years of related accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles.
Experienced-level proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and respond to questions.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems, work with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
Ability to operate related equipment and read and interpret documents as required for essential job functions.
Ability to travel if required for essential job functions.
Ability to lift, move, or carry approximately 10 pounds if required for essential job functions, subject to accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Review staff journal entries daily and prepare additional journal entries as required.
Coordinate the monthly close process and prepare related journal entries.
Review financial statements and prepare consolidated variance explanations.
Review staff account reconciliations.
Coordinate collection of information for auditors and examiners and respond to questions.
Supervise and participate in preparing and auditing materials, analyze supporting documents, and ensure entries are entered properly into the system.
Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies and determine appropriate corrective procedures.
Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
Assign duties and examine work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance with policies and procedures.
Study and standardize procedures to improve subordinate efficiency.
Maintain workplace harmony and resolve grievances.
Administer and maintain the general ledger system and other finance department software.
Complete projects by assigned deadlines in coordination with other company departments.
Provide backup support to supervised employees and cross-train in other department areas as required.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.