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Fifth Third Bank · 2 months ago

Accounting Manager II

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Fifth Third Bank is a financial institution that connects great people to great opportunities. The Accounting Manager II will manage complex accounting projects, oversee financial statement preparation, and ensure compliance with accounting policies while fostering a positive customer experience.

BankingCommercial LendingFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesLendingMedia and EntertainmentMortgage

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervises the maintenance of complex accounting records and performance of all related accounting functions

Oversees preparation of daily entries, monitoring of accounts, and maintenance of account balances

Oversees preparation of monthly financial statements

Ensures compliance with Bancorp accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Ensures reconciliation and resolution of outages from accounts

Ensures the proper documentation of all transactions and G/L entries

Ensures standardization or recurring and common entries across all affiliates and divisions

Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of Bancorp accounting policies and procedures

Ensures that Bancorp accounting policies are developed, maintained and updated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Ensures that policies are properly documented and maintained in a clear and concise manner

Analyzes and directs the implementation of new accounting standards and rules

Ensures that all policies and procedures are fairly applied to all areas of the Bank on a consistent and ongoing basis

Responsible for performing complex special accounting projects

Optimizing the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Continuous Improvement: Continuously searches for process improvements within our organization in an effort to automate and simplify

Leverages technology to enhance efficiency and productivity

Identifies opportunities to improve the accounting processes and plays a key role in the integration of a new accounting system

Coordinates month end accounting activities with other departments, divisions and affiliates

Ensures that all accounting entries and reports are completed on a timely and accurate basis in accordance with Bancorp accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Ensures the completion and accuracy of all account reconciliations

Responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate business relationships with internal and external customers

Manages department resources and budget: Manages the staffing, performance plans and salary administration for the department employees

Allocates and reviews work, provides training, works with staff to set and achieve objectives, and guides and advises subordinates for individual development

Motivates the employees in the area through decisions regarding pay, placement, and promotions

Measures the department’s employees by establishing performance standards and comparing actual performance against those standards

Responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of the Bancorp's accounting information and input into the financial systems

Responsible for G/L account setup and maintenance

Responsible for providing employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential and provide challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees accomplishments

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial statement preparationSupervisory experienceCPA certificationAdvanced Excel proficiencyAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsRelationship buildingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required

MBA and or other certification (CPA, CMA, etc.) required

Minimum of 7 years of accounting related experience. Banking or public accounting experience a plus

Previous supervisory experience required

Proficient in advanced spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, etc

Demonstrate ability to learn and understand Bancorp mainframe systems such as Frontier, Mobius, Business Objects and TM1

Excellent communications, organization and follow up skills

Excellent people/relationship building skills

Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills

Ability to apply critical thought process

Capable of prioritizing and organizing work to meet deadlines

Ability to communicate clearly & concisely with other managers and department leaders as well as senior management & executive leaders

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive compensation plan

Company

Fifth Third Bank

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Fifth Third Bancorp is a financial services company that specializes in small business, retail banking, and investments. It is a sub-organization of Fifth Third Bank.

Founded in 1858

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees