Financial Accounting Staff Accountant II

Overview

The organization is seeking an analytical, execution-focused Financial Accounting Staff Accountant II to join the Financial Accounting team. This role supports accounting, financial reporting, and audit functions while helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.

Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, the position executes recurring close activities, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, reconciliations, and other month-end and quarter-end responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and other close-related entries.
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including depreciation calculations, additions, disposals, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Execute assigned portions of the monthly and quarterly close checklist and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet substantiations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research and resolve general ledger discrepancies and unusual account activity.
• Maintain and reconcile bank-specific accounting schedules, including amortization and accretion schedules, acquired loans and securities, FDIC assessments, premises and equipment, OREO, and other applicable accounts.
• Assist with accounting treatment and schedules related to deferred fees and other banking-specific transactions.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready workpapers and assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and other departments to research and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and strengthen recurring accounting processes and controls.
• Perform additional accounting and financial analysis as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and double-entry accounting.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, fixed assets, deferred fees, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA eligibility.
• Previous experience in banking, financial services, or another high-volume transactional environment.
• Experience with banking general ledger systems, core banking platforms, or ERP systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Location & Employment Details

• Location: DFW / Amarillo, TX
• Employment type: Full-Time
• FLSA status: Exempt
• Work arrangement: Remote position