Accounting Group Manager

Huntington National Bank; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave and PTO

Job summary

Huntington National Bank in Chicago seeks an Accounting Group Manager to lead a team of accounting/finance managers and oversee complex reconciliations and GAAP-compliant journal entries. You will review data and perform analyses to support accurate financial reporting.

The role includes quarter-end reporting, process improvement, and mentoring less-experienced staff while ensuring internal controls and timely delivery of high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting or regulatory field.
• CPA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently reconcile complex general ledger accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in researching issues with complex GL accounts and complex accounting/financial analysis.
• Provide reporting for quarter-end requirements.
• Prepare and upload accounting entries.
• Designs, develops and implements accounting/financial systems.
• Responsible for overall accuracy, timeliness and internal controls relating to Huntington accounting/financial systems.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Wdesk

Essbase

Job description

Summary

The Accounting Group Manager leads a group of accounting/finance team managers. As a key contributor in our commercial accounting group, this position will review some of the complex reconciliations, perform research and analysis of various accounting data as well as assisting with the review of general ledger journal entries.

Responsibilities Include

• Independently reconcile complex general ledger accounts in a timely and accurate manner by applying accounting principles and complying with bank policies and procedures.
• Assist in researching issues with complex general ledger accounts and complex accounting/financial analysis.
• Research and resolve any differences in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that any changes in the reconciliation process are documented in the Departmental Procedures to ensure compliance with Huntington Accounting Policies and GAAP.
• Provide reporting for quarter-end requirements.
• Prepare and upload accounting entries.
• Assist with Ad-hoc projects.
• Provide advice and training to less experienced members of the group
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality assurance in work produced.
• Manages the day-to-day activities for an Accounting/ Finance team.
• Designs, develops and implements accounting/financial systems.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for new, cost-effective technologies.
• Provides advice and training to less experienced members of the group.
• Responsible for the overall accuracy, timeliness and internal controls relating to Huntington accounting/financial systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics field.
• 7 or more years of experience in accounting, financial reporting or regulatory field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting and/or financial reporting experience.
• CPA certificate achieved.
• Control mindset and demonstrated ability for process improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize tasks to assure each task is completed timely and accurately.
• Strong time management skills to allow for adherence to deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.).
• Experience in banking regulations and/or core banking processes is considered a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Office with Outlook, Access, Wdesk, and Essbase knowledge considered a plus.

Exempt Status

(Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range

$70000-$140000 Annual Salary

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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