Accounting Analyst - Financial Statement Consolidation & Analysis

Regions Financial Corporation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions Financial Corporation in Birmingham, AL seeks an Accounting Analyst to prepare accurate financial reporting and support process improvements. The role involves creating detailed management reports, researching accounting inquiries, and delivering ad-hoc analyses with minimal supervision.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 3 years of relevant experience; MBA or CPA are preferred. Onsite role with regular in-office schedules and no relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly related field.
• Three years in public accounting or industry with reporting, policy, or financial analysis experience.
• Preferred MBA and/or Master's in Finance; CPA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of detailed reports and presentations for management review.
• Contributes to process improvements and makes recommendations on occasion.
• Researches and responds to technical accounting inquiries from business partners.
• Analyzes and resolves problems using prescribed guidelines or policies.
• Completes ad-hoc reporting or other special projects as they arise.
• Acts as a resource for associates with less experience.
• Creates and maintains databases, documentation, and data in a meaningful format.
• Works independently with minimal guidance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication

Essbase

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA (preferred)

CPA licensure (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Essbase

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

At Regions, the Accounting Analyst prepares accurate and timely financial reporting that may include, but not limited to, special requests, producing monthly and quarterly reporting, and adding value through continued process improvement. The analyst at this level possesses specialized knowledge of own discipline or function and may interpret internal or external issues and recommend solutions/best practices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation detailed reports and presentations for review by all levels of management
• Contributes to process improvements and makes recommendations on occasion
• Researches and responds to technical accounting inquiries from our business partners
• Analyzes and resolves problemsusing prescribed guidelines or policies
• Completes ad-hoc reporting or other special projects as they arise
• May act as a resource for associates with less experience
• Creates and maintains databases, documentation, and data in a meaningful format
• Works independently and receives minimal guidance

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly related field
• Three (3) years in public accounting or industry with reporting, policy, or financial analysis experience

Preferences

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) and/or Master's degree in Finance
• Experience within a financial services industry
• Certified Public Accountant Licensure (CPA)

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to research, analyze data, and drive appropriate solutions
• Ability to work under moderate guidance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Strong attention to detail

Experience with Essbase financial reporting tool or similar preferred.

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.

This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$62,542.15 USD

50th Percentile:

$86,430.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This job is not incentive eligible.

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.