Sr. Accountant

Mechanics Bank • Walnut Creek, CA

10d • $71,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Sr. Accountant to join our team. This role will be working on-site. Under general supervision, the Senior Accountant will perform a variety of routine duties in the Accounting Department which includes, but is not limited to daily and monthly reconciliation, analysis and certification of various General Ledger accounts, research of outstanding items and inputting journal entries.

Requirements

• 4+ years of GL experience in accounting and/or banking environment.
• Required 5 years Related Experience.
• Excel proficiency is required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
• A high level of independent judgment, initiative and problem solving skills, and the ability to demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and discretion are required.
• Attentive to detail, good analytical skills and team oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Maintain a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Display a willingness and ability to partner and collaborate with other groups.

Nice To Haves

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Oracle and Hyperion knowledge desired.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile, analyze and certify various General Ledger accounts within daily and monthly deadlines.
• Prepare journal entries with proper documentation.
• Identify, research, investigate, and problem-solve GL account and/or internal control issues.
• Support the accounting team in meeting month end closing deadlines and deliverables.
• Support the accounting team in preparing quarterly and annual deliverables.
• Assist in providing detailed support to Accounting Management on financial reports, schedules and regulatory reporting.
• Assist management on audit request and responses to inquiries from internal and external auditors.
• Responsible for performing special projects as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution
• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program
• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services
• 11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year
• Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior