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OceanFirst Bank · 2 weeks ago

Senior Accountant - Management Reporting

Red Bank, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

OceanFirst Bank is committed to delivering value to its customers and fostering a supportive work environment for its employees. The Senior Accountant - Management Reporting will assist in ensuring the accuracy of internal financial reporting and analyze financial trends, costs, and revenues to provide insights and suggestions for improvement.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Timely and accurately prepare financial statements in accordance with established accounting policies and practices

Provides management assurance that adequate records and controls are maintained for all assets, liabilities, and transactions according to generally accepted accounting principles

Coordinates the processing of monthly journal entries from various areas of the bank to facilitate reporting period close

Responsible for systematic processing of prepaid, accruals, fixed assets and monthly accounting entries

Acts as resource/support for various assigned bank/general ledger reconciliations and adjustments regarding research issues and questions

Analyzes monthly results including researching unusual activity to ensure accuracy and validity in reporting

Performs variance analysis to prior periods and budget

Assists auditors in their facilitation of audit procedures

Prepares monthly financial board presentation requirements

Prepares monthly federal, state and local tax provision entries

Assists external consulting firm with deferred tax calculation and accurate recording of tax transactions related to acquisitions

Performs various accounting record keeping re: equity and tax roll forward and stock transactions

Facilitates and documents the accurate transition of acquired banks' accruals and capitalized assets

Maintains and updates policies and procedures

Qualification

GAAPFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisTax Provision EntriesJournal EntriesAnalytical SkillsCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience

Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements

Experience in financial statement preparation

Proficiency in financial analysis and variance analysis

Ability to coordinate and process journal entries

Experience with bank/general ledger reconciliations

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Preferred

CPA or equivalent certification

Experience in the banking or financial services industry

Knowledge of tax provision and deferred tax calculations

Experience with audit facilitation

Familiarity with financial reporting software

Benefits

On-site fitness facility at Red Bank and Toms River headquarter offices

Employee perks & discount programs

Tuition assistance

Incentive compensation program

Professional development opportunities

Company

OceanFirst Bank

OceanFirst Bank is one of the largest regional banks providing financial services throughout New Jersey and in the metropolitan markets of Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Boston.

Founded in 1902