Accounting Group Manager

Huntington National Bank; Hoover (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington National Bank seeks an experienced accounting professional to join the commercial accounting group. The role involves reconciling complex general ledger accounts, researching issues, and ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance.

You will prepare journal entries, provide quarter-end reporting, and support ad-hoc projects with a strong commitment to quality and teamwork. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics and 7+ years of relevant experience;

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reconcile complex general ledger accounts independently with accuracy.
• Research issues in complex GL accounts and perform financial analysis.
• Document changes to reconciliation processes to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Provide reporting for quarter-end requirements and prepare accounting entries.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and train less experienced team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Job description

Description

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics field.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting and/or other 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.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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