Accountant II (HYBRID, Richmond, VA)

Position Description

The Accountant II position performs routine general accounting functions in the Accounting operation area with the central focus on general ledger reconcilements and entries, maintenance of subsidiary systems and ledgers and operational reporting.

Position Accountabilities

• Prepares and reviews reconcilements to assist in the operational accounting process.
• Prepares and reviews general ledger entries in accordance with bank procedures and GAAP.
• Performs monthly closing tasks to ensure completeness of the accounting process and accurate record keeping.
• Reviews accounting processes for operational efficiencies and develops enhancements/process improvements.
• Performs daily clearing of the GL unposted account and communication with bank departments regarding entry process.
• Prepares Federal and State back-up withholding and annual tax filing.
• Completes Federal Reserve and cash provider account reconcilements on a daily basis.
• Responsible for fixed asset accounting including maintaining fixed asset system, posting depreciation, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Completes analytical review of various general ledger accounts for the Bank and entire financials for smaller entities. Prepares monthly accruals to accurately reflect income and expense according to basic accounting principles.
• Actively participates in enterprise projects that impact the operational accounting process. This includes designing and documenting new process and procedures to support such projects.

Organizational Relationship

The position reports to the Manager of Financial Accounting in the Financial Accounting operations area and works closely with the Financial Reporting team, Treasury and other bank departments.

Position Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, OR degree with accounting coursework and 2 years' operational experience, OR

7 years accounting experience with 2 years' financial institutions experience.

• Interest in CPA candidacy, preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong oral and written skills with ability to prepare and present financial information
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well in teams
• Ability to adapt to change and foster growth that results from change
• Ability to assess processes with minimal documented procedures
• Accounting for financial institutions preferred

Salary offered will be based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. This position is also eligible to participate in either an applicable incentive compensation plan for the position or a discretionary profit sharing bonus program. General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting https://www.atlanticunionbank.com/about/careers/benefits.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.