Staff Accountant I - AP

BankUnited, Inc. • Miami Lakes, FL

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About The Position

SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant's duties include compiling financial information,
preparing or processing journal entries, reconciling accounts and providing
financial data to business partners and management are also required functions.
A strong foundational knowledge of basic accounting concepts is required. An
understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, applicable
regulations and BankUnited accounting policies and procedures is also required.
This position is primarily focused on Accounts Payable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and
special projects may be assigned.

Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions in accordance with
Company policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Keeps up-to-date on policies, procedures, and regulations that apply to the
assigned job function.
Ensures completeness and accuracy of work performed and compliance with the
Company's established accounting and control policies and procedures.
Initiates and processes journal entries as appropriate for the assigned
area(s) of responsibility.
Reconciles sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences.
Assists other departments with reconciliation differences.
Explains accounting transactions and resolves accounting issues and
discrepancies.
Develops proficiency with accounting software applications used by the
Company.
Performs month-end variance analysis for assigned income and expense
accounts.
Prepares monthly and ad-hoc financial reports and statements for management
as requested.
Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations
and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank
Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting (preferred) or a related degree with a concentration of course work in accounting required.
• 4 - 6 years progressive bank accounting experience and demonstrated knowledge of general and bank accounting concepts may be substituted for the degree requirement at the judgment of management required.
• Must be proficient with Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates residing in locations within BankUnited's footprint may be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions in accordance with Company policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Keeps up-to-date on policies, procedures, and regulations that apply to the assigned job function.
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of work performed and compliance with the Company's established accounting and control policies and procedures.
• Initiates and processes journal entries as appropriate for the assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Reconciles sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences. Assists other departments with reconciliation differences.
• Explains accounting transactions and resolves accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Develops proficiency with accounting software applications used by the Company.
• Performs month-end variance analysis for assigned income and expense accounts.
• Prepares monthly and ad-hoc financial reports and statements for management as requested.
• Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
• Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
• Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

What This Job Offers

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