Sr Accounting Analyst/Reporting

UMB Bank • Kansas City, MO

81d • $57,760 - $124,170

About The Position

The Sr. Accounting Analyst and Reporting will assist in preparing SEC filings (including iXBRL), and other external reports. The role involves researching and documenting technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with GAAP, including discussing the analysis and conclusions with senior management and outside experts. The analyst will assist management in the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory guidance, perform special projects including managing the project across departments until completion, providing recommendations, working through problem resolution, and identifying & implementing improvements. Additional responsibilities include assisting with monthly soft-close and month-end close procedures, preparing journal entries and reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts, reviewing and analyzing financial reports by developing summaries and interpretations, monitoring quarterly compliance with internal controls, and assisting in fulfilling audit requests from internal and external auditors. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience at a large accounting firm or finance department.
• CPA designation.
• Knowledge of finance & accounting principles.
• Demonstrates financial analysis and strategy abilities.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to train, coach and motivate staff.
• Demonstrates decision making, analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates time management & organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• SEC financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or Hyperion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing SEC filings (including iXBRL) and other external reports.
• Research and document technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Discuss analysis and conclusions with senior management and outside experts.
• Assist management in the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory guidance.
• Perform special projects including managing the project across departments until completion.
• Provide recommendations and work through problem resolution.
• Identify and implement improvements.
• Assist with monthly soft-close and month-end close procedures.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Review and analyze financial reports by developing summaries and interpretations.
• Monitor quarterly compliance with internal controls.
• Assist in fulfilling audit requests from internal and external auditors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching program
• Annual incentive pay
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage
• Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Associate wellbeing program
• Associate emergency fund
• Various associate banking benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees