Accounting Analyst

Sunflower Bank, N.A.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sunflower Bank, N.A. in Salina, KS is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support timely and accurate accounting entries, reports, and reconciliations, leveraging complex spreadsheets.

The role emphasizes data assimilation from multiple sources and analytical review to ensure precision. Responsibilities include variance analysis during monthly close, assisting with regulatory impact estimations, managing cash payments to vendors, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting preferred.
• 1 year of accounting experience, ideally with a bank.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn company systems.
• Aptitude to identify anomalies in financial reports.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently.
• Desire to improve efficiency of operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting entries, reports, and reconciliations using complex spreadsheets.
• Perform and communicate variance analysis during monthly close.
• Assist with estimations of regulatory impacts on financial statements.
• Process and remit cash payments to third parties, including vendors.
• Manage prepaid/accrued expenses, fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Track intercompany payables/receivables and assist with audits.
• Support annual audit and regulatory exam requests.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships across the bank.

Skills

Accounting

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

At Sunflower Bank, N.A. we’re experiencing great growth. Since our founding in 1892, we've been committed to serving our communities and supporting the team members who make it all possible. As a full-service financial institution, we offer a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth-management financial objectives. Creating Possibility is not just our mission, it’s what we do every day for clients and associates. Learn more about Sunflower Bank at sunflowerbank.com.

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a full-time Accounting Analyst at our Salina, KS location. The Accounting Analyst position is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of accounting entries, reports, and reconciliations, many of which utilize complex spreadsheets. These tasks involve assimilating data from various sources, updating spreadsheets and using analytical thinking skills throughout to determine their accuracy.

• Performing and communicating financial statement variance analysis during the monthly financial statement close process in a time-sensitive manner
• Assist with the estimations of the impact on financial statements of regulatory amendments, business model alterations, software conversions, etc.
• Complete controlled processes to remit cash payments to third parties, including tax-related entities and vendors
• Manage prepaid and/or accrued expenses and fixed assets and related depreciation processes
• Account for investment entries including premiums, amortizations, swap interest adjustments, cash collateral settlements, equity method investments, derivative position settlement, etc.
• Manage recurring monthly entries including lease accounting, cash accounting, reconciling variances to actual statements upon receipt and recommending updates for future monthly entries
• Accounting for Intercompany and affiliate payables and receivables
• Track invoice payments for capital expenditures and compare with departmental budgets Assisting with research on reconciliation discrepancies, including proposing journal entries
• Processing and reviewing interest accrual entries for loans, deposits and borrowings
• Comply with designed control environment to reduce/eliminate the potential for misstatements
• Assist with annual audit and periodic regulatory exam requests
• Maintain confidentiality of customer and bank information
• Maintain effective business relationships with those with whom business is conducted, both inside and outside of the bank, including co-workers, customers, vendors, and others
• Perform the job in accordance with applicable industry laws and regulations as well as the policies and procedures established by the company
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Preferred

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting preferred
• 1 year of accounting experience, ideally with a bank or similar financial institution preferred
• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the capacity to effectively learn company-specific accounting and operations systems
• Desire and aptitude to identify and investigate anomalies on financial reports
• Proven ability to work independently & be able to communicate conclusions to management
• Proven ability to look for improvements in efficiency or effectiveness of operational processes
• Must possess sufficient interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and various departments throughout the company

Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Working Conditions

The physical demands of this position require the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees may spend extended periods sitting or standing, using hands to operate computers or other equipment, and reaching for work-related tasks. Regular walking may be required, along with occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing. The role may involve lifting or moving items weighing up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Sunflower Bank Benefits

• Rooted in Strength
• Propelled by Growth
• Individuals in a Great Whole
• Creating Possibility
• Community Focused

Associates Enjoy Outstanding Benefits, Including

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more associate perks & incentives!

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.