Accounting Group Manager

Huntington National Bank; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls. You will mentor staff, develop procedures, support quarter-end reporting, and contribute to ad-hoc projects and process improvements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Independently reconcile complex general ledger accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in researching issues with complex GL accounts and financial analysis.
• Research and resolve differences in a timely manner.
• Provide reporting for quarter-end requirements.
• Prepare and upload accounting entries.
• Support ad-hoc projects and training for team members.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness and internal controls across accounting systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics

CPA certificate

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Access)

Essbase knowledge

Wdesk knowledge

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.

Description

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

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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