2606-4 Senior Accountant

Tennessee Bankers Association; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Bankers Association in Nashville seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations. The role involves managing monthly closings, preparing financial reports, and supporting regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Experience in the banking sector is a plus, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in a banking role is a plus.
• Knowledge of CECL and interest rate risk preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization’s financial operations.
• Prepare financial reports and oversee monthly closings.
• Support regulatory reporting and financial analysis.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

First Community Bank

Senior Accountant

Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in managing the organization’s financial operations, including overseeing monthly closings, preparing financial reports, and ensuring the accuracy of account reconciliations. This position reports to the Controller and contributes to regulatory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while supporting business objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in managing the organization’s financial operations.
• Assists with regulatory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Leadership experience with the ability to guide teams and drive process improvements.
• Experience with internal and/or external financial audits with exposure to financial statement preparation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards and principles, including GAAP.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, liquidity management, and month-end close processes.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and internal and external auditors.
• Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities, with the ability to interpret financial data.
• Strong problem-solving /critical thinking skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while maintaining accountability.

Job Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in a similar role, such as Staff Accountant, Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller.
• Banking industry experience a plus, with knowledge of CECL, interest rate risk, and balance sheet management.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, prioritizing, strong ability to balance the sense of urgency and the need to take a step back for informed decision-making.
• Excellent judgement, sense of ethics and integrity, and being able to work in an ever-changing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel formulas, (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, ad hoc financial modeling).
• Must have excellent attention to detail along with critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to gather and analyze information skillfully.