Senior Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in San Jose, California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in managing regulatory reporting for a banking organization, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in financial management and accounting within the banking sector.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, including call reports and other required filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with banking regulations.
• Manage the month-end close process, including reviewing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Oversee the general ledger to maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Conduct financial statement audits and collaborate with auditors to provide necessary documentation and insights.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support asset and liability management processes to optimize the bank's financial position.
• Provide expertise in retail banking operations to align financial practices with organizational goals.
• Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support various financial initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in regulatory reporting within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close processes and general ledger management.
• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements and conducting audits.
• Expertise in account reconciliation and journal entry preparation.
• Familiarity with asset liability management and retail banking operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements in the banking sector.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$52.25-$60.50 Hourly

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