First Citizens Bank · 1 week ago
Accountant / Senior Accountant (Hybrid)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expFirst Citizens Bank is a financial institution looking for an experienced Accountant/Senior Accountant. This role involves high-level technical accounting functions, overseeing financial reports, and ensuring compliance and efficiency in accounting processes.
BankingInsuranceLendingPaymentsWealth Management
Responsibilities
Analyzes and interprets complex financial records and reports
Develops and recommends analysis and reporting methods for management
Maintains a ledger to ensure effectiveness and accuracy of all accounting tasks
Tests business continuity plans and assists in the internal control review process
Leads accounting projects
Updates and tests the technical accounting system
Ensures financial platforms are functioning properly to support month-end close, external, and internal reporting requirements
Partners with associates, business units, and managers during the course of daily accounting operations
Serves as a subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced associates on specific projects
Works closely with internal and external auditors in evaluating financial data and department processes
Identifies and recommends process enhancements to aid in the resolution of exceptions, discrepancies, and variances encountered in different applications
Partners with senior management to ensure accurate financial close
Assists management with onboarding and training of new staff
May mentor less experienced associates, including review of daily output and coaching on accounting issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Accounting, Audit, or Financial Analysis OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Accounting, Audit, or Financial Analysis
License or Certification Type: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Preferred
Advanced Degree
Strong Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) skills
Knowledge of Peoplesoft
Hyperion experience
Experience in financial services (banking or insurance)
Considerable knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and GAAP Accounting
Knowledge of accounting and financial systems
Ability to use technical skills to establish and operate software products via numerous interfaces
Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and prioritize deliverables
Critical thinking skills and strategic focus
Company
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$33M2021-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $10M
2018-08-29Post Ipo Debt· $23M
1986-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
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Craig Nix
Chief Financial Officer
Samantha Bureau - Johnson
SVP & Director, Customer Contact Center
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