Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Description

Position Purpose:

The Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting assists with several financial reporting tasks – including preparation, assessment, and analysis of financial statements and reporting. Demonstrates Civista Bank’s mission to improve the financial lives of our employees and shareholders to make a difference in the communities that we serve.

Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Generate, compile, and analyze various financial records for regulatory reporting.
• Create financial statements and report analysis to meet internal reporting requirements, coordinating with internal business partners as needed.
• Assist with month end closing deliverables.
• Daily, monthly, quarterly reconciliation and or review of general ledger and internal accounts to ensure accurate financial records.
• Assist in preparation of the monthly reporting information, holding company quarterly reports, and the organization’s annual report and Call Report.
• Maintains regular contact with senior department members regarding status of reports that need filing or submission.
• Collaborate with Financial Operations team to support audits, special projects, day to day operations, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting.
• All other duties as assigned and any activities that support the key accountabilities.

Requirements

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Five to seven years of accounting experience, preferably in a financial institution setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting or Finance. 
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards, laws and regulations related to the job.
• Strong understanding of bank operations and reporting capabilities.
• Solid Computer literacy (Word, Excel) with accurate data entry skills; proficient knowledge of working with spreadsheets and creating formulas. Ability to become proficient in use of specific software required for position.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• High level of confidentiality required.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects with varied deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

• Work involves eye strain due to the constant use of computer screens, reading of reports, working with spreadsheets and so forth.
• Work involves being able to concentrate on the matter at hand, under sometimes distracting work conditions. 
• Work involves the ability to communicate professionally both in person and via telephone and video conferencing; hear, see, and sit for long periods at a time.
• Work involves lifting and moving loan files of up to 15 lbs.
• Work involves some travel to attend meetings, training, and so forth.