Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a community-focused bank in Northbrook, Illinois. This 100% onsite role partners closely with the Controller on core accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory filings for both the bank and its holding company. The Senior Accountant helps keep financial records accurate, maintains a disciplined close process, and ensures internal and external reporting stays on schedule. The position also contributes to the annual budget and financial analysis projects, offering visibility to executive leadership and the Board.

Responsibilities

Month-end close and accounting operations

• Prepare and post journal entries that comply with GAAP and internal accounting policy

• Complete assigned portions of the monthly and quarterly close on deadline

• Reconcile general ledger accounts for both the bank and the holding company, with support for every balance

• Review financial results, research variances, and work with deposit and lending operations to clear discrepancies

• Oversee accounts payable and employee expense reimbursements

Financial and regulatory reporting

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management and the Board of Directors

• Confirm that reported data is accurate and meets regulatory requirements

• Prepare and file recurring regulatory reports, including the quarterly Call Report and holding company filings

Audit and tax support

• Build schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits

• Help the Controller coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors

Internal controls

• Follow and maintain the internal controls that protect the bank’s assets

Budgeting and analysis

• Support the annual budget process and special financial analysis projects

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

• At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including several years at a small or mid-sized community bank

• Solid command of GAAP and bank regulatory reporting, including Call Reports

• Experience with general ledger and financial reporting systems

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Sound business judgment and clear communication with colleagues at every level

• A hands-on individual contributor who is comfortable with both planning and execution

• Familiarity with a core banking platform and call report software is a plus

Compensation and benefits

Salary range: $85,000 to $105,000 per year

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for eligible employees and their dependents

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Stock incentives

• Flexible vacation policy: employees are encouraged to take at least three weeks off each year, with additional time available on request

• 11 federal holidays

• 10 days of sick time

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