Accounting Analyst - Newport Beach, CA
GENERAL SCOPE / SUMMARY
The Accounting Analyst is primarily responsible for processing and maintaining fixed assets, prepaid accounts, and is responsible for executing a variety of financial processes including month-end and year-end closing, general ledger reviews, variance analysis, account reconciliations, and assisting with quarterly regulatory reporting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for monthly fixed assets and prepaid accounting
- Supports daily liquidity and funds management.
- Prepare general ledger certifications (i.e. correspondent bank accounts, asset/liability general leger accounts and bank control accounts) and applicable schedules.
- Assist in the month end close process and reporting, including variance analysis.
- Assist in preparing the quarterly Call Report and supporting schedules
- Supports preparation of various analytical reports and information
- Analyze financial information to identify discrepancies
- Research and resolve discrepancies timely
- Collaborates with different departments to achieve the various deliverables on financial reporting.
- Builds and maintains rapport with internal stakeholders and external agencies involved in the financial reporting process.
- Additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned
- Expected attendance in office – 3 x week
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES REQUIRED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)
- Minimum of 3 years of Accounting Experience
- Commercial banking accounting experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Minimum of intermediate experience in Excel
- Performing tasks with minimal supervision
- Proactive and self-starter
- Independent critical thinker
- Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities and accomplish deliverables accurately and on time.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and detailed procedures.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other team members, managers, clients, customers, and vendors.
- Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
- Working knowledge of accounting related software
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Primarily office environment
- Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands or arms.
- Required to sit for long periods of time
- Occasionally required to stand and walk
- Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to focus and review large data sets regularly.
Salary Range: $62,996.00 To $75,800.00 Annually
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