Accountant

Flagstar Bank; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Leave program

Job summary

Flagstar Bank in Troy, MI is seeking an Accountant responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information and timely reporting of financial transactions. The role includes determining journal entries, reconciling variances, and preparing disclosures.

Ideal candidates hold an undergraduate degree in accounting or finance with 1+ year of accounting experience; a Master’s degree or CPA designation is preferred. Travel is minimal and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or related.
• Minimum experience required: 1+ Years in Accounting.
• Master’s Degree (or Postgraduate equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or related preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions in the ledger and maintain required documentation; explain reconciling items.
• Prepare and disclose financial reports following GAAP requirements; respond to accounting questions.
• Ensure accounting controls; document procedures and comply with legal financial requirements.
• Participate in and complete accounting projects.
• Guide accounting clerical staff and coordinate activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Data management

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Position Title

Accountant

Location

Troy, MI 48098

Job Summary

The Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by accurate and timely reporting for financial transactions and financial reporting. Independently responds and resolves inquiries from other departments as it relates to area of expertise (i.e. loans, deposits, cash, etc.). Determines journal entry booking into the financial statements, solving reconciling items, explaining variances to respond to financial planning counterparts. Resolves non-routine variances identified through performing reconciliations. Prepares and submits financial reports and disclosures.

Pay Range: $55,672 – $72,373 – $89,075

Job Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions in the ledger and maintain required documentation. Act as a consultant to lines of business to ensure appropriate explanations for reconciling items. Analyze accounting options and suggest financial actions. Decision journal entries and how to book when new processes/accounting standards are applicable. Resolve variances identified through performing reconciliations that are non-routine.
• Complete various financial reports and disclosures following regulatory and GAAP requirements. Respond to accounting related questions by researching accounting regulations and policy. Provide analysis to financial planning to forecast on non-routine variances.
• Ensure accounting controls by documenting procedures. Ensure that legal financial requirements are adhered to and provide advice on relevant actions.
• Participate and/or complete accounting projects.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by answering relevant questions and coordinating activities.

Additional Accountabilities

• Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or related.
• Minimum experience required: 1+ Years in Accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education level preferred: Master’s Degree (or Postgraduate equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or related.
• CPA designation preferred.

Job Competencies

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel package.
• Proficiency in the use of accounting software, including Microsoft.
• Ability to analyze accounting options and perform mathematical computation.
• Strong ability in managing and processing large quantity of data.
• High proficiency in data organization, filtering, as well as combining functions.
• Proactive and customer focused.
• Strong ability to organize work schedules.
• Efficient in communicating both orally and in writing with all levels of staff.
• Self-motivated with strong ability to prioritize tasks and perform multiple duties simultaneously.
• Efficient in solving problems, and working with diverse variables.
• Travel requirements: Less than 10%.
• Physical demands (ADA): The job requires a moderate degree of physical exertion and stamina such as standing, sitting, walking, driving or infrequent lifting.

Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.