Accountant III (Hybrid)

Company Description

Vericast is the financial institution (FI) performance partner. We help banks and credit unions drive growth, achieve efficiency, increase engagement and navigate change through the power of data, technology and people. Our advanced analytics, data-driven insights and integrated solution set enables better execution with agility, precision and scale. That’s why nearly 6,000 FI's look to Vericast and our 150 years of financial services expertise to help them achieve more. For more information, visit http://www.vericast.com or follow Vericast on LinkedIn.

Job Description

The Accountant III position analyzes, classifies, and reviews both routine and varying degrees of complex accounting transactions and interrelationships. Prepares interpretation of accounting results, reviews, and analyzes financial statements and documents for conformance with accounting policies and principles and may interact with operations FP&A and accounting management. Responsible for identifying issues and concerns within the scope and complexity of their job, identifying solutions and presenting recommendations to Accounting management. Responsible for compliance with US GAAP and adherence with the control environment. Will participate in and support special projects. This role will support the businesses of Vericast.

This is a hybrid position. We are looking for candidates who are comfortable and available to come in to our office at 15955 La Cantera Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78256 2-3 days per week. Mondays and Fridays are work from home.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• General Accounting: Responsible for performing recurring technical financial projects that may include revenue recognition, restructuring, purchase accounting, foreign currency pensions and benefits. This could include limited interpretation of FASBs review of internal documentation recording relevant accounting transactions. Perform certain account reconciliations for completeness accuracy and conformance with accounting requirements and may review staff level work. Responsible for compliance with US GAAP and adherence with the control environment. Responsible for limited mentoring of staff level accountants.
• Month End Close: This position analyzes classifies and reviews both routine and complex accounting transactions and interrelationships. Performs general accounting activity in accordance with GAAP. Prepare review and provide adequate documentation for assigned journal entries and review work of other accountants. Responsible for identifying issues and reviewing those presented by Accounting staff researches and presents solutions based on their materiality. Analyze accounting results and identify anomalies for management review. Coordinate with relevant business owners to ensure all activity is properly reflected in the financial statements and that appropriate cutoff is reflected in the correct accounting period.
• Audit: Responsible for internal and external audit requirements as assigned to include coordination with financial and non-financial resources at each business. Ensure documentation is aligned with financial statement balances and demonstrates an appropriate audit trail.
• Financial Reporting & Analytics: Perform analytics on financial statements to identify anomalies for management review. Compile documentation for quarterly and annual reporting and ensure compliance with all relevant disclosure requirements.
• Process Improvements and Procedures: Demonstrates a commitment to the process for continuous improvement identifies and respond actively and with sensitivity to the needs of our customers and is open and responsive to change. Maintain desktop procedures and ensure business processes are in place to ensure we will meet or exceed our goals and key performance measures. Recommend recurring journal entries standardized templates and system solutions to accelerate cycle time.
• Systems & Interfaces: Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies generally acceptable accounting principles and applicable regulations. Responsible for maintaining and reconciling sub-system interfaces to the general ledger as assigned. Extensive interaction may be required for interfaces that vary in complexity and frequency.
• Special Projects: Participate in ad hoc teams to evaluate accounting requirements to support existing or changing business needs. Participate on special projects as required

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• MBA or Master's in Accounting a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum six years of accounting