Senior Bannockburn Accountant

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If you are interested and qualified for this role, we invite you to apply.

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the accounting functions within Bannockburn Capital Markets. This position requires a detail-oriented and strategic professional with strong understanding of accounting principles. The accountant will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and commercial banking to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with industry standards.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Ensure proper accounting treatment for complex financial instruments, cash reconciliations, derivates, and other structured products.
• Oversight of collateral activities and payments
• Capital markets portfolio reviews, analysis, and reconciliations
• Interest rate portfolio back-office activities (customer payments/notices, swap servicing, etc.)
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degree a plus.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Microsoft Excel with some understanding of other financial software.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced-environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Level of Complexity and Scope

• Ability to handle multiple routine accounting tasks including daily and/or monthly reconciliations and entries.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions
• Detail-oriented and highly accurate

Degree of Independence and Decision-Making

• Follows established guidelines
• Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function
• Functions with high degree of autonomy

Required Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assists in fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Mentors and develops team members, ensuring a high level of expertise and professional growth

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on occasion
• Minimal travel as needed
• Sitting, Talking, Hearing
• Reliable transportation

Compliance Statement

The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

Development and Training

Pay Range:

$74,000/year to $100,000/year

Benefits

We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. Please review our Benefits Guide. 

Incentive Eligibility

All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.

It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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