Accounting Group Manager

Huntington Bank; Hoover, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave programs

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Huntington Bank is seeking an Accounting Group Manager to lead a team of accounting/finance managers. You will review complex reconciliations, perform research and analysis of accounting data, and assist with reviewing general ledger journal entries.

The role involves managing day-to-day accounting/finance activities, ensuring accuracy, and driving improvements in processes and systems. Experience with GAAP and public accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 to comply with Huntington Accounting Policies and GAAP.
• Provide reporting for quarter-end requirements.
• Prepare and upload accounting entries.
• Assist with Ad-hoc projects.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members and maintain quality controls.
• Manage day-to-day activities for the Accounting/Finance team.
• Design, develop and implement accounting/financial systems.
• Review and recommend cost-effective technologies.
• Provide training to less experienced members of the group.
• Ensure overall accuracy, timeliness and internal controls relating to Huntington accounting/financial systems.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

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

• 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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