Accounting Manager – Sundance Square Location
JOB TITLE: Accounting Manager, AVP
REPORTS TO: Senior Controller
DEPARTMENT: Accounting/Finance
LOCATION: Sundance Square, Downtown Fort Worth
BASIC FUNCTION: The Accounting Manager is responsible for aiding the Senior Controller in administering the Bank’s financial function in accordance with GAAP and other regulations. The Accounting Manager will provide hands-on technical accounting support, oversee designated general ledger activities, assist with Call Report preparation and review, support budgeting and financial reporting, and serve as a cross-trained backup for essential accounting functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Ledger and Financial Reporting
- Monitor general ledger activity for accuracy, appropriate account classification, and consistency with established accounting policies and procedures.
- Review journal entries, supporting documentation, account reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting schedules within assigned responsibilities.
- Research unusual transactions, variances, discrepancies, and account balances and coordinate appropriate resolution.
- Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
- Identify potential accounting issues and communicate findings, recommendations, and proposed adjustments to management.
- Help maintain effective accounting controls and ensure supporting documentation is complete and organized.
Regulatory Reporting
- Prepare and maintain Call Report schedules, supporting calculations, reconciliations, and documentation.
- Reconcile regulatory reporting data to the general ledger and other supporting records.
- Research reporting questions and identify potential classification or reporting issues before submission.
- Maintain procedures and documentation that support accurate, consistent reporting from quarter to quarter.
- Coordinate with the Senior Controller on reporting interpretations, significant judgments, and final review.
Month-End Close and Cross-Training
- Learn and serve as a backup for designated Assistant Controller essential accounting functions responsibilities.
- Perform assigned reconciliations, recurring journal entries, accruals, allocations, and supporting schedules as needed.
- Assist with resolving outstanding reconciliation items and meeting established closing deadlines.
- Document procedures and participate in cross-training to strengthen departmental continuity and coverage.
- Support a smooth and accurate close process during absences, increased workloads, or staffing transitions.
Budgeting and Financial Analysis
- Assist with annual budget preparation, financial projections, and periodic budget-to-actual analysis.
- Investigate significant variances and provide supporting analysis for management review.
- Assist with financial and operational reporting used by management, the Board of Directors, and internal committees as assigned.
Process Improvement and Internal Controls
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain procedures, checklists, and supporting workpapers for assigned functions.
- Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and requests for accounting documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with Bank policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Work collaboratively with accounting colleagues and other departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Accurate, complete, and timely accounting work with well-supported conclusions.
- Reliable preparation of assigned general ledger and regulatory reporting schedules.
- Fewer recurring errors and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Effective backup coverage for designated month-end close responsibilities.
- Clear, current procedures and documentation.
- Proactive communication, sound judgment, and productive collaboration across the accounting team.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Ideal candidate will have the following:
- 5+ years’ experience in bank accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree in business with accounting or finance emphasis preferred.
- Experience as a Bank Controller or Bank Cashier preferred.
- Experience with Call Reporting preferred.
- Supervisor / Management experience.
- Experience with Fiserv Premier and/or Prologue a plus.
COMPETENCIES:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) with the ability to learn and utilize new and existing banking and accounting software applications.
- Ability to make decisions regarding accounting treatment of transactions and proper interpretations of financial and regulatory reporting requirements and resulting methods of accumulating required data.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
- Analytical ability to interpret data and present it in a meaningful and easily understood form while providing recommendations.
- Ability to take initiative in problem solving and use sound judgment to produce practical solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts/standards, US GAAP.
Please submit your resume to careers@worthington.bank.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.